GUZZI SVT Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Took the car in a month ago to get the oil leak from the front turbo fixed. It lasted about two weeks. Back in for the same problem. They are calling Ford to see what to do next. I hope these things don't start catching on fire too!:mad2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 What was the fix last time? Did they replace turbo or replace gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulford8 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 That sux. If they didnt already they need to give you a new turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUZZI SVT Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 BS from the Ford Tech They replaced the oil return line seal last time. The Ford Tech came to the dealer and had them tighten the clamp that holds the exhaust scroll to the bearing housing. The one that looks like a cheap two piece hose clamp. I have asked to talk to this Ford Tech to get his thought on why this will stop the oil leak or just push it down the exhaust system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Only reasoning I can come up with is maybe oil is seeping out of the housing, as seals on shaft do leak oil. I know its been discussed here before about oil in intake track, and the info I found out it was normal. And I believe it to be true based on learning the type of seal used in turbo's which pretty my a tiny piston ring, and like piston rings seal best while under pressure. I'd just keep a eye on and be hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swetrid Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 They dont service the gasket anymore, they will replace oil return line with updated design. Mine also has this leak on my rear turbo and Im about to get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swetrid Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Here are 2 of the Ford special sevice messages. 21930 3.5L GTDI ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 1/11/2010 - TURBO OIL DRAIN TUBE GASKET NO LONGER AVAILABLE - REVISED TURBO OIL TUBE AVAILABLE FOR 2010 TAURUS, FLEX, MKS, AND MKT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE, WITH ENGINE BUILD DATE BEFORE 1/11/2010, THE GASKET BETWEEN THE TURBO CHARGER AND TURBO CHARGER OIL RETURN TUBE FLANGE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE REQUIRING THE PURCHASE OF A TUBE ASSEMBLY (BASE 9T515.) TO DETERMINE THE VEHICLES ENGINE BUILD DATE, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 303-01B. NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE UPDATED AVAILABLE GASKET ON AN OLDER TUBE. EFFECTIVE DATE: 20-JUNE-2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21759 2010-2011 TAURUS SHO, MKS, FLEX, AND MKT 3.5L ECOBOOST TURBO CHARGER OIL FEED AND RETURN LINE OIL LEAKS. SOME 2010-2011 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L GTDI (ECOBOOST) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINE AT THE BANJO BOLT CONNECTION OR THE SEAL ON THE OIL RETURN LINES. THESE LEAKS MAY APPEAR TO BE COMING FROM THE TURBOCHARGER ITSELF. CLOSELY INSPECT THE BANJO BOLT SEALS ON THE FEED LINE AND SEALS ON THE RETURN LINE FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. CLEAN ALL ACCUMULATED RESIDUAL OIL FROM THE TURBOCHARGER V-CLAMP. DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE THE V-CLAMP FOR CLEANING. TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT WILL NOT RESOLVE THIS SYMPTOM. EFFECTIVE DATE: 01-MARCH-2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssho Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks swetrid! Anyone have more information on how to obtain the engine build date? "TO DETERMINE THE VEHICLES ENGINE BUILD DATE, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 303-01B." Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojomofo21 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 When mine leaked they replaced the turbo. Sent from my iPhone while I should be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swetrid Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Engine Code Information Label The engine code information label, located on the front side of the valve cover, contains the following: Item Description 1 Engine part number 2 Engine plant (Lima) 3 Engine displacement 4 Engine configuration 5 Duratech 3.5L 6 Bar code 7 Bar code 8 Running number 9 Engine build date (DDMMYY) 10 Plant shift line 11 Derivative code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swetrid Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 It wont let me post the picture of the label unfortunately so you can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUZZI SVT Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The lead mechanic has asked me to take it to another dealer to have them look at it. I think he's scared of making a wrong call and having Ford deny payment of new turbos. I just want it fixed. They don't seem to be sure were the oil is coming from. They put dye in the oil last time but now don't want to look to see what it says. I guess I'll take it to Metro Ford in Independence MO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine109 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 When my turbo leaked it was leaking internally which required a turbo replacement. Have you looked inside yoru intake tube as it goes into the throttle body to see if there is excessive oil in there? Look to see if it is puddling. If it is you may have an internal leaker, if it's just a film of oil then it's probably not an internal leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUZZI SVT Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Took my SHO to the dealer near my home, not by my work this time, two new turbo's on their way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 If you like this dealer, maybe you wanna post up details? Always good to know places to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUZZI SVT Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Two new turbos installed, wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Good luck with the new turbos, keep us updated. Did you notice any difference with the new turbos over the old ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUZZI SVT Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Just no smell of burning oil at the stop light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUZZI SVT Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I must admit, maybe just in my head, but the car does seem to be more responsive than before. Maybe I'm just driving harder. I hope for even faster driving once I get the brakes fix. Confident stopping makes for faster driving. The dealer who took care of me was Metro Ford in Independence MO, my friend at work had gotten two new turbo's from them too for the same problem, the dealer who put me off was Bob Allen Ford in Overland Park KS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks for naming the dealer who supported you and the one who did not, it's really nice to know where to go and what dealer will offer good customer service and who doesn't!:thumb: Sometimes going with the cheapest price when purchasing ends up not being the best deal in the long run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griggs95 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think dealer's who put you off should be "called out" and directly reported to Ford. Not sure if this still holds true but dealers who perform a lot of warranty work don't get many brownie points for doing so. That's free work, and free work doesn't make money for a company. I got one in my neck of the woods in Northern California who I've read the Yelp reviews on but I have yet to have warranty work done their. I've done this in the past and they were really pissed when I went to pick up the vehicle. "So I see you went ahead and called Ford about us"?! Lol, yep I wish I didn't have to make that call but you forced me into it. My vehicle was fixed and I never went back but I left my mark for the rest of the customers in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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