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Leaking oil?
- Thread starter Kryuenger
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Unfortunately, with just an oil leak, it seems like dealers are just removing the front axle disconnect actuator and putting in a new o-ring. If I were you, Id push to have the intermediate shaft replacement for the FADA put in instead. Plenty of FADAs have failed and per TSB should be replaced with the new version of the intermediate shaft. this requires a new drivers side axle and awd module reprogramming. Id even offer to pay for the parts if they would install it.
I just need the OEM O-ring part #. Edit found.
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com/oem-parts/ford-sealing-ring-n1mz4a015b
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com/oem-parts/ford-sealing-ring-n1mz4a015b
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I had mine done last week. So far so good. I think the PCM was reset too. I noticed it started driving smoother about a week after the work was done. I think about 2 or 3 days ago I noticed an improvement. When I first picked it up, I could feel and even hear the front axle connecting and disconnecting. Now it seems it's back to normal, almost like it had to "relearn" smooth transitions. It was also pulling to the left at first. I was gonna take it back but all of a sudden I noticed an improvement.
these ever leak enough to leave stains on the driveway? Moved my ST yesterday and there were small spots of oil around where the oil pan would be. I didn’t have time to crawl under there yesterday, since I’m leaving out of town soon. I just dropped it off at the dealer for them to check it on Monday.
Certainly possible. Mine leaked enough to cover the entire rear of the oil pan and onto the subframe. You can see if it's bad by just looking from the side and seeing if you see oil on the subframe and oil pan.
Also, the oil is not dark like used motor oil. Some have reported that their plastic oil drain plug leaks, even when freshly installed.
Also, the oil is not dark like used motor oil. Some have reported that their plastic oil drain plug leaks, even when freshly installed.
Any advice on how to make sure my dealer properly addresses mine?
I have the leak at the FADA, which has made the engine oil pan shiny.
I also have a leaking driver CV boot.
Thirdly, I have a leak towards the rear of my transmission. I have a feeling it is the output shaft seal. The pan looks fine.
Should I mention TSB 23-2174 for the driver axle and FADA since they have to replace it anyway?
I have the leak at the FADA, which has made the engine oil pan shiny.
I also have a leaking driver CV boot.
Thirdly, I have a leak towards the rear of my transmission. I have a feeling it is the output shaft seal. The pan looks fine.
Should I mention TSB 23-2174 for the driver axle and FADA since they have to replace it anyway?
Yes. To slap on th O-ring on a FADAis the same work as doing the new intermediate shaft except you have to reflash theAWD module. The driver's axle is different but they already haveto replace yours if leaking. Just say you worry about theFADA failing and would like the new intermediate shaft installed perthe TSB, even if you have to payfor the part and new vent hose that goes with it. The labor and axle should be covered by the warranty?
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