Explorer Sport (2 door) V6 4.0L Oil Leak

[Rykanshru]

So here's the deal, I've had my exploder for a little over two years. To this point it's been reliable apart from the thermostat housing melting (fixed the issue, but it was hell to fix). Yesterday, I drove home from work, when I made it home, I noticed a substantial amount of smoke coming from the back of under the hood. After opening it I saw oil all over the back of the engine, right in the area where the smoke was coming from. I'm not much of a mechanic, so I'm not entirely sure what it's called, I'm just pretty sure that oil isn't supposed to be coming out from anywhere and burning off like that. I already looked for oil in the radiator, and coolant in the oil, so I believe I've ruled out a head gasket issue. If I could get a point in the right direction, I would be very appreciative. I'll post pictures soon about it showing where it is leaking from soon.

 

[Mr Dubya]

Check your valve cover gaskets.

 

[just1me]

Check your pcv valve its located on the backside of the driver's valve cover, if it comes loose, it will blow oil.

 

[swshawaii]

Check door pillar sticker or enter VIN here for exact build date.
https://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do

OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER
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