Mine too. I am at 50 k, and the level in an inch below the low line. No foam in the oil cap....My biggest concern would be, Where was the coolant going?
Mine too. I am at 50 k, and the level in an inch below the low line. No foam in the oil cap....[/QUO
Mine too. I am at 50 k, and the level in an inch below the low line. No foam in the oil cap....
I think a little bit of usage is ok, just when it starts going low quickly. You don't know if you are burning it (internal leak), dripping out weephole of pump and onto engine (and if lucky you will see some on ground), or worst case, mixing with oil and could ruin engine. For example, I keep a close eye on mine, noting level each few weeks. In a year it has dropped an inch. I don't view this as excessive. Now if the tank dropped an inch per month, I would be concerned and start figuring out where it is going, or at least rule out mixing with oil first. I agree with the other member who suggest Ford should include a low level warning on coolant tank. It could at least save those who don't check regularly or if the leak starts quickly, alert you before engine damage hopefully.
I was speaking with my tech who did all the work on mine last week. He had told me they dont see many consumer water pump failures.. he sees a lot more PIU fsilures because they are constsntly running/idling. He said he has done many in the 25-30k range and has done a few motors as well.
He agreed about adding a coolant sensor but his comment is what rings true.. Ford is riding the warranty and gambling they will be out of warranty by the time it fails.
You got it. (U=Utility)I'm brain dead this AM...what's a PIU? The only thing that comes to mind is police interceptor unit.!
You got it. (U=Utility)
Any update?Hi Keith,
Ya, every month or so it was low. Dealer also added dye into the fluid and used a UV light to see were the heck it was going. Oil was inspected after the oil change and it all checked out. Biggest fear was that the leak was so minor that if it had gone undetected, eventually my warrant would be up and I'd be stuck with a burnt motor. Had to really push dealer to dig deeper, not sure what else they'll find once water pump is changed.