Another 2013+ leaking valve cover...

[anthonylee337]

Just discovered mine has this issue-my question is this issue covered under the 5 year 60k mile power train warranty? My bumper to bumper warranty is out and this looks like an expensive job. Has anyone had to pay for this repair out of pocket and if so how much?

[ecoboostsho]

I think it should be covered by the power train warranty...its literally attached to the engine. And least I hope they do. a valve cover shouldn't be that bad... I would imagine it's just a few hours of labor for an experienced tech...parts would be cheap.

[ZSHO]

I can give you a brief summary,or would you prefer a detailed extended explanatory analyis of your question.lol. Z

[anthonylee337]

Let's try the short version-lol!

[ZSHO]

It should be covered under the 5yr-60k warranty,if it was something internal like a timing chain,water pump then its something to worry about if your out of the 3yr-36k warranty,when making the appt for this type of service would mention to your service advisor reference TSB 14-0196 so they are aware of the issue,with my case the service tech mentioned it could be oil seepage and would clean the area,so basically told me to monitor it for a couple of weeks and if the oil is still present to make an appt and to perform the TSB which have the work order posted on the other page,hope this helps,BTW this is the short version. LOL. Z

[ZSHO]

If your unfortunetly out of warranty would figure just under 700.00 for parts and labor. Z

[ecoboostsho]

Well that's more than I would have thought...

[ZSHO]

Well that's more than I would have thought...

Thats a rough estimate,cause the parts alone are well over 200.00 based on fordparts.com which is retail.. Z

[ecoboostsho]

I believe you - I guess labor rates being what they are it doesn't take long to add up.

[jmr061]

I have had my rear center cylinder spark plug well seal replaced twice now under warranty.  Can't wait for it to slide out of place and leak again.  I suggested that they change the valve cover, etc but of course what do I know.

[ecoboostsho]

Just to clear something up the back cylinder bank plugs are 1,2,3 and NOT 4,5,6.  I mistakenly referenced the #6 plug to my dealer as the one that was leaking - well he called me up and said it was dry. A brief and embarrassing discussion ensued as I described which plug was actually leaking (rear bank - driver side) The number 6 plug is on the FRONT bank of the car...the rear drivers side plug is actually #3!!  I've seen it referenced multiple times incorrectly on this site which is why I said #6 myself.  So now my dealer is going to look at it again...Oops.  Hope this helps someone in the future.

[SHOdded]

Since 2010-12's also have leaks, are they in the same spot?  I have seen #6 referenced before for the Gen 4.1 ...

[ecoboostsho]

Good question.  I just got a call back from the dealer and they did indeed find the leak where I described (the #3 cylinder!) so they are going to replace the gasket, valve cover and the do the PVC oil TSB at the same time.  Unfortunately they need to keep it overnight to get parts but that wasn't a surprise given the earlier discussion in this thread so I should be good to go.

I was able to find a thread from a long time ago detailing out the correct firing order/cylinder orientation that indicated the 1,2,3 cylinders are in the back bank but I closed the window and I literally can't find it again in my search...it's driving me crazy!

[ecoboostsho]

Here it is...
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2208.msg31602.html#msg31602

[ZSHO]

Great to hear there approving the TSB and hopefully its a permanent fix and best of luck. Z