Ford recalls vehicles with oil leaking 3.5L GTDI engines
Includes 2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2024 Ford Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. December 3, 2024 — Recalling more than 2,700 Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines in the United States and Canada. Ford is recalling 2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2024 Ford Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the engines may begin to leak large amounts of oil. Ford says the engine cup plug at the rear of the engine may be misaligned, causing engine oil to leak quickly. “On October 8, 2024, the Kansas City Assembly Plant reported that a 2024 F-150 vehicle equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine suddenly experienced a significant loss of oil during vehicle evaluation at the assembly plant.” — Ford Inspection revealed that the 13 mm cup plug on the rear exhaust side of the engine had become detached from the right cylinder head. The engine was disassembled and it was verified that the cup plug hole was…
Honda sued over leaking Odyssey tailgate that may have
Several owners of affected Odyssey models have complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about leaks go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago A failed weather seal is said to allow water to seep into the tailgate control module. The lawsuit, filed in California, also claims the malfunction increased the risk of fire. Honda reportedly told owners that the leak was not covered by the new car warranty. Leaks are never a good thing, especially when they are related to something as important as your vehicle's tailgate. Certain Honda Odyssey models are reportedly prone to this problem, a defect that recently prompted a class-action lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey models were manufactured with defective polyurethane seals that were prone to rupture. The defect not only allowed water to seep into the rear driver's side panel, but also allowed it to seep into the power tailgate's control module. Therefore, the tailgate may open and close erratically even…
Ford F-150 brake master cylinder class action lawsuit dismissed
The class action lawsuit alleges that 2013-2018 Ford F-150 Hitachi master cylinders caused brake fluid leaks. November 6, 2024 — The Ford F-150 brake master cylinder class action lawsuit ended six years after the lawsuit began when the plaintiffs dropped the lawsuit. The Ford F-150 lawsuit alleges that the 2013-2018 trucks are defective due to a Hitachi brake master cylinder. The plaintiffs allege that Ford equipped its F-150 trucks with brake master cylinders that contained seals that leaked brake fluid into the brake booster. Ford F-150 drivers also believe the master cylinder should use two seals to prevent brake fluid leaks. Allegedly, Ford F-150 brakes could fail without two internal seals. Ford F-150 plaintiffs claim the truck can pass a stoplight even if the driver presses the brake pedal. In 2019, many claims were dismissed and class-action lawsuits quickly floundered, but a judge said the plaintiffs could change and refile the brake master cylinder lawsuit. Ultimately, the class-action lawsuit only…
My Transmission Is Leaking Black Fluid: What’s Wrong?
If your transmission is leaking fluid, there is no other solution - you need Transmission repairBut don't worry, it's probably not a big deal. There are several car problems that could cause a transmission leak, and several ways to help prevent leaks in the future. Caring for your transmission is key to the longevity of your car, as is caring for your engine. Both are complex systems that are essential to keeping your car running properly. Let's look at what your transmission fluid should look like, what a black transmission fluid leak could indicate, and how to help prevent transmission leaks. First, what should your transmission fluid be like? There is no set answer to what transmission fluid should look like. Different types of transmission fluid look slightly different. The color is different, so you can't necessarily tell from that whether or not your transmission fluid needs to be changed. However, just like engine oil, transmission fluid can accumulate debris…
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