So. Right side turbo blown a 2nd time after being replaced (under warranty no issue) the first time. Dealer (UAE) saying that there is some kind of oil leak. Due to my location the 1st time the truck was in the shop for 3 weeks (parts take 2 weeks at least to come from the states). got it back drove it for another 3 weeks and then blew the 2nd one. (waiting another two weeks at least then replacement time). I have basically had the car from new and driven it less than 2 thousand KM. Is this a thing with the PowerBoost or just bad luck with turbos and my truck? (FYI the first Turbo blew under 500KM) Anything I can do to mitigate this or just leave it up to the dealer to honour the warranty?

 

I sure hope this is not a common problem. I have a new one on the way.

 

Sounds like the dealer addressed the result of an issue, and not the source of the problem. This is definitely not typical.

 

Been here for a few years. Can't recall turbo failure as being an issue ever. Perhaps on older trucks with tons of miles/KM.

Have to question the dealer's diagnosis.

 

Turbos are not specific to the Powerboost platform. There is something wrong with your particular truck or use case. I would question oil or coolant starvation.

 

I had both turbos fail at 350 miles then again at 800 miles

 

I read on the 2024's there isn't enough air to cool the turbo. they blocked something in the front that keeps air from cooling turbo. There has been a good amount of 2024's blowing turbo's.

 

Not overheat, overspeed:

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 3.5L PowerBoost - Lariat/XLT/XL Trim Levels - Right Side Turbocharger Concerns 24-2264 23 August 2024 Model: Ford 2024 F-150 Engine: 3.5L PowerBoost Lariat/XLT/XL trim level Issue: Some 2024 F-150 Lariat/XLT/XL trim level vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit a condition where the right side turbocharger will enter an overspeed condition, causing turbocharger damage and may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0299:00 stored in the PCM. This may be due to the upper air deflector deforming and restricting the intake air to the turbocharger. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the upper air deflector. Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria: • 2024 F-150 • Lariat/XLT/XL trim level • 3.5L PowerBoost engine • At least one of the following symptoms: - Damaged right side turbocharger - Smoke from exhaust - Reduced power - Reduced acceleration - Runs rough - Low engine oil - Excessive turbocharger noise - Illuminated MIL with DTC P0299:00 stored in the PCM Parts Service Part Number Claim Quantity Package Order Quantity Number in Package Description RL3Z-19E525-A 1 1 1 Air Deflector W705589-S300 16 4 4 Pin Retainer

 

Yes there was a TSB that out about this

 

Great info. Amazing the dealership shop doesn't know it