Tothemax

That one hole will allow the condensation buildup to slowly weep out over time. No need to drill multiple holes.

Buster3944

Can some one post a picture of precisely where to drill the hole. I can't tell in the pictures already posted. Also my truck is a 2014 with 25,000 miles and runs great. Do I really need the hole in a 2014? I was thinking of drilling and tapping for a 4-40 screw.

Tothemax

Its been posted a bunch in the other threads but here you go

NASSTY

X2
Drill a 1/16" hole @ the lowest point on the driver side end tank.

goforit

hey could you send pic of where to drill the 1/16 hole in the intercooler thanks

Tothemax

Watch the video. Its in the lowest point of the intercooler

Dan M.

Why try to fix it if it's not broke?

Viking1204

From what I've read on this forum and experienced myself water and an oily sludge gather over time at the bottom of the Ecoboost Intercooler. Drilling the hole now will prevent it from building up and then causing misfires later on down the line.

cmv

Have same issue on a 2011 EcoBoost crew cab w/ 60k miles. Engine started missing (violently at highway speed) at exactly 60,000 miles like there was a timer on it

At dealer now for $450 of plugs & boots. Extended warranty (bought w/ truck but not from Ford - 3rd party) doesn't cover, factory warranty doesn't cover. Dealer researched and said while yes there is a TSB, there is not any type of recall associated with it.

I didn't like that answer so I called Ford customer service. They were most unhelpful and just referred it back to the dealership service manager.

So if others have had this fixed, maybe your particular dealership ate it out of goodwill? I've done a fair amount of [very polite & respectful] griping & moaning, and neither Ford nor the 3rd party extended warranty company will cover a dime of new plugs & boots.

JJM

$450?? Yikes! It's only $40 tops (just plugs, not sure on boots) and about 20 minutes of your time.