I need a Ford tech
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2012 3.5 ecoboost with fuel in oil issue.
•First dealership changed pvc valve (did nothing else) and called it fixed.*
•First dealership kept it for 2 weeks after oil started rising again, basically called me a liar, and said nothing was wrong.*
•Took it to another dealership I've dealt with previously and they told me nothing was wrong after one night.*
•I asked them about tsb 15-0003 and they did it.
•Oil rise again but at much slower rate.*
•I had them change it because paperwork said they put in 5w-20 after 800 miles (it was 2 weeks before I received the paperwork) They confirmed it was 5w-30 but changed it anyways so the paperwork reflects the right thing.
•I had them take a sample
•Sample confirmed fuel in oil (4% after 800 miles)
Both dealerships denied their was fuel in oil and I had to basically request the TSB 15-0003 for it to be done.*
My question is about the high pressure fuel pump. I've heard this might be the problem. I want to be able to suggest it because I'm afraid nothing will be done unless I do. I'm going request they check the gaskets on the hpfp. Should I just have them replace it? Anything else I should request be checked like the injectors? It's all warranty CPO work so cost shouldn't be an issue.
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If you do find a dealer with a knowledgeable tech then they are paying him/her a premium salary to make up for what Ford took away.
It's also why I do all my own work even though I have warranty 7/75000. I would only use it in the event of a very expensive repair like powertrain failure and the like, the rest I'll do my self in my own garage out of my own pocket, I don't trust anyone to work on my vehicles except myself. To many wannabe's on the shop floor.
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I've posted before but I can give it a shot. Here it goes:
2012 3.5 ecoboost with fuel in oil issue.
•First dealership changed pvc valve (did nothing else) and called it fixed.*
•First dealership kept it for 2 weeks after oil started rising again, basically called me a liar, and said nothing was wrong.*
•Took it to another dealership I've dealt with previously and they told me nothing was wrong after one night.*
•I asked them about tsb 15-0003 and they did it.
•Oil rise again but at much slower rate.*
•I had them change it because paperwork said they put in 5w-20 after 800 miles (it was 2 weeks before I received the paperwork) They confirmed it was 5w-30 but changed it anyways so the paperwork reflects the right thing.
•I had them take a sample
•Sample confirmed fuel in oil (4% after 800 miles)
Both dealerships denied their was fuel in oil and I had to basically request the TSB 15-0003 for it to be done.*
My question is about the high pressure fuel pump. I've heard this might be the problem. I want to be able to suggest it because I'm afraid nothing will be done unless I do. I'm going request they check the gaskets on the hpfp. Should I just have them replace it? Anything else I should request be checked like the injectors? It's all warranty CPO work so cost shouldn't be an issue.
2012 3.5 ecoboost with fuel in oil issue.
•First dealership changed pvc valve (did nothing else) and called it fixed.*
•First dealership kept it for 2 weeks after oil started rising again, basically called me a liar, and said nothing was wrong.*
•Took it to another dealership I've dealt with previously and they told me nothing was wrong after one night.*
•I asked them about tsb 15-0003 and they did it.
•Oil rise again but at much slower rate.*
•I had them change it because paperwork said they put in 5w-20 after 800 miles (it was 2 weeks before I received the paperwork) They confirmed it was 5w-30 but changed it anyways so the paperwork reflects the right thing.
•I had them take a sample
•Sample confirmed fuel in oil (4% after 800 miles)
Both dealerships denied their was fuel in oil and I had to basically request the TSB 15-0003 for it to be done.*
My question is about the high pressure fuel pump. I've heard this might be the problem. I want to be able to suggest it because I'm afraid nothing will be done unless I do. I'm going request they check the gaskets on the hpfp. Should I just have them replace it? Anything else I should request be checked like the injectors? It's all warranty CPO work so cost shouldn't be an issue.
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There never was 5w20 in it. They accidently put the wrong thing on paper. I had them change it as soon as I noticed anyways. That's where I got the test sample from that confirmed there was fuel in the oil. I'm honestly starting to think the only reason the hpfp hasn't been changed yet is because there are no codes being thrown but now that I have 100% proof there's fuel in the oil I'm hoping that will change.