Keith Browning Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Looking for opinions. Here's the story: A 2003 F350 with a 5.4L with 26,000 miles is towed in with an oil leak. Technician checks it out and discovered that the oil cooler housing is corroded so badly it rotted through causing oil to leak. The technician replaces the cooler, spins on a new filter and fills the crankcase with oil. Starts the engine for the first time when we notice it is shaking. Hmmm. We let it warm up but it did not smooth out. "Long diagnosis short," The right camshaft had seized in the head and the drive pulley broke free and spun around the camshaft. At some point, the camshaft freed up and the gear ended up close to it's proper position causing low compression in all cylinders in the right bank. There is also damage to the left cam journals and the bottom end. [*]This is a plow truck also used to spread SALT. [*]This vehicle has never been to the dealer for service since being delivered. [*]The customer claims he was driving and saw the light come on, then he pulled over and shut it off. Our dealership declined to cover it. He called Ford. Ford wants to see the truck and engine before deciding. Personally, I think he drove it until it started shaking or it stalled. I don't believe that kind of damage is likely in such a short amount of time. SHOULD this engine be covered under warranty with the facts I have provided? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasman Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 You and I both know it should not be covered. But, the customer will argue that it should not have corroded. No? The oil pressure light probably came on 10 miles ago....hence the term "idiot light"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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