Strange Leak

[fourthgear]

I noticed this small drops of oily substance on the Garage floor under the BS. Not much & it felt oily , rubbing it between my fingers . Now its dry in this photo.

Checked the oil & it was fine , just this one spot & its back toward the Transmission more then from the Engine area , so today I put the BS on ramps & pulled the under body panel off for a look see , nothing any where I can see , not the Engine or the Tranny , it looks like its coming from one of the Suspension mounts , are they filled with something , strange . I looked & felt above & all around & could not see of feel anything , just what's around this mount , strange . I will drive down to the Dealer Monday & show them these photos .

Passenger side & above drivers side , where the oily looking stuff is .

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[Mark S.]

Do you happen to remember if it had rained recently before you noticed the spot?

BTW, I think you are absolutely right to take it in and have it checked. To protect your warranty, any and all maintenance discrepancies should be handled by an authorized Ford dealer.

 

[69cuda340s]

We had new 2009 Honda Pilot that had liquid filled front control arm bushings and they leaked. Not sure about our sports but yes there is such a thing as liquid filled bushings they are supposed to dampen vibrations better.

 

[Adam06]

Had a jeep brand new and found out it was exhaust condisation dripping from what they call a weep hole in the exhaust. Looks the same as you picture

 

[fourthgear]

Had a jeep brand new and found out it was exhaust condisation dripping from what they call a weep hole in the exhaust. Looks the same as you picture

This was definitely oily the day before , but saying that , what kind of oil drys in 24 hours , its not absorbed by my Garage floor , it definitely was not there on the floor the day before. The Catalytic Converter & tail pipes were replaced as a recall, because it was said it was the wrong Cat. installed .

Strange its only in that one place & I first thought it was splashed up , but too precise , to be splashed from the road & it has stopped leaking , maybe empty of fluid ?

 

[fourthgear]

We had new 2009 Honda Pilot that had liquid filled front control arm bushings and they leaked. Not sure about our sports but yes there is such a thing as liquid filled bushings they are supposed to dampen vibrations better.

Interesting , we will see what Ford tells me . If they want to look at it by an appointment , I will know there is something to that Fluid Bushing thing .

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I noticed this small drops of oily substance on the Garage floor under the BS. Not much & it felt oily , rubbing it between my fingers . Now its dry in this photo.

Checked the oil & it was fine , just this one spot & its back toward the Transmission more then from the Engine area , so today I put the BS on ramps & pulled the under body panel off for a look see , nothing any where I can see , not the Engine or the Tranny , it looks like its coming from one of the Suspension mounts , are they filled with something , strange . I looked & felt above & all around & could not see of feel anything , just what's around this mount , strange . I will drive down to the Dealer Monday & show them these photos .

Passenger side & above drivers side , where the oily looking stuff is .

Hi there! Can you send us a private message with your VIN and Ford dealership name? I’ll look into this on my end. Thank you!

 

[fourthgear]

Had a jeep brand new and found out it was exhaust condisation dripping from what they call a weep hole in the exhaust. Looks the same as you picture

This what is what the Service dept. rep. said to me yesterday . She said just bring it in *& drop it off & they will look at it , said they see it a lot on other models .

OK , no problem ,I'll take it in next week , its the wife's daily driver to work, so we will see what day she can go in a little late so we can drop the BS off & she can use my Truck . They said they can shuttle me home , but we don't need it .

Now my observations , OK I can buy the weep hole & carbon build up , but why is there a weep hole in the Exhaust system under the passenger cabin , wouldn't that be considered an Exhaust leak & why now after 8K on the BS ? I stated this to the Service Rep. & was told it has nothing to do with Milage , it can do it any time .

Well , I think its more then that , because why only in that one spot , why not any where else around that spot , also the Catalytic Converter was replaced on a recall in April , would this have something to do with it ?

We will see & it may be just that simple , a weep hole , for what , Turbo ? I just have a hard time swallowing that explanation , too simple . Will probably never get the whole story , but ya never know .

 

[Adam06]

This what is what the Service dept. rep. said to me yesterday . She said just bring it in *& drop it off & they will look at it , said they see it a lot on other models .

OK , no problem ,I'll take it in next week , its the wife's daily driver to work, so we will see what day she can go in a little late so we can drop the BS off & she can use my Truck . They said they can shuttle me home , but we don't need it .

Now my observations , OK I can buy the weep hole & carbon build up , but why is there a weep hole in the Exhaust system under the passenger cabin , wouldn't that be considered an Exhaust leak & why now after 8K on the BS ? I stated this to the Service Rep. & was told it has nothing to do with Milage , it can do it any time .

Well , I think its more then that , because why only in that one spot , why not any where else around that spot , also the Catalytic Converter was replaced on a recall in April , would this have something to do with it ?

We will see & it may be just that simple , a weep hole , for what , Turbo ? I just have a hard time swallowing that explanation , too simple . Will probably never get the whole story , but ya never know .

It could be a exhaust leak by the turbo and blowing it in that area. Just a thought, with my jeep it would drip from the weep whole at the catalytic converter, and thought it was a puddle of oil?. Hope you get it all figured out keep us posted

 

[fourthgear]

I don't believe it's a big deal ,just strange . The only difference this Vehicle is to any other one I have had , is the Turbo & I have never seen anything like this . Guess there's a first time for everything .

 

[fourthgear]

Well, BS went in this morning & they are replacing that Bushing , ordered a new one , looks like they are using three once used parts & the new Bushing . No one really said it was a liquid filled Bushing , but I'm kinda leaning that way .

Rep from Ford also called & asked how it was going & called the Dealer after me . Picked the BS up after the Wife got off work We also ate at the Ford Restaurant while we were there .

Bozard Ford in St Augustine , Florida is top notch , every thing seems to go so easy & I didn't purchase the BS from them , but have purchased a couple vehicles from them , so I'm a repeat customer .

 

[brockdog12]

I had a drip area under my OB one time under the front seat area, it dried up and hasn’t done it since that I’ve noticed.

 

[69cuda340s]

I would have to assume bushing is liquid filled if they replaced the bushing. Anyway glad to hear it got fixed.

 

[fourthgear]

I would have to assume bushing is liquid filled if they replaced the bushing. Anyway glad to hear it got fixed.

Not repaired , waiting for the part & they said it should be in today or tomorrow , but must be safe to drive , which is good . I got to hand it to Ford , they seem to be on top of stuff on this Forum & probably others .

. I would check all your Bushings .

 

[fourthgear]

Part came in today, BS is going in in the morning

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