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Massive fuel leak into engine and out exhaust

Started by peachback50, December 05, 2013, 11:56:51 AM

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peachback50

Anyone want to add their 2cents.....
I was involved in a very minor accident last week and rear ended another car, it was during heavy rain and  at a low speed. No visible damage to the other car I hit and what appeared only to be split/cracked bumper on my car (hood/fender still aligned and the headlights not even scratched). As I drove off my car started running very rough and the smell of gas was overwhelming. I had to have it towed to local non-Ford dealership with a GEICO Express. They were supposed to replace my bumper and the padding behind it and look at the motor. The place called me and said the engine was getting a massive amount of fuel, so much so that it was coming out of my tail pipe. There are no damaged fuel lines either. They have no idea what is wrong with it and not I have to take it to a Ford dealership.
Any ideas??
Thanks Gene

DJE624

I would get it right over to Ford.  You need to have someone who is versed in Ford fuel systems go through it. Good thing it didn't blow up! 

crash712us

Sounds like a bad injector, I can't see how the accident would have caused. Just a coincidence I guess.

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SHOdded

Sorry to hear about your accident!  We would need to know about your ride (SHO/XSport/Flex...) before being able to comment specifically.  True, you could end up hydrolocking your engine if indeed fuel has dumped into the cylinders.  Would be one of the worse case scenarios.  Scoping the cylinders would be the right thing to do there to verify.

However, if you have tuned/meth'd your ride, and the dealership is inexperienced with this kind of stuff, they will tell you all kinds of things just because they don't understand it.  So, not to worry just yet.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

peachback50

Thanks for your input.
     I was able to drive it about a 1/4 before it started acting up and I turned it off to take a   look under the hood. It would not start without adding a heavy gas peddle. I drove it about a 1/4 after it started running back since I was on a curve.
  I'm hoping it's a fuel regulator issue related to the accident and GEICO will pay for it.
Gene

peachback50

Sorry I forgot to add its a 2010 SHO  with Meth(turned off and meth tune removed for the winter)
Gene.

04goat

has anyone checked the high pressure pump & fuel lines?
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EcoPowerParts

Don't drive it like that you'll hydrolock the motor. :)
No fuel pressure regulator but may have damaged the spill valve on the high pressure fuel pump.
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SHOdded

The Evap system might be worth a check too, though I do not see it being the cause of a massive fuel dump.  An O2 sensor could be damaged as well.  Either way, pulling the codes should help figure this out.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

EcoBrick Bob

Immediately have it flat bedded to a Ford dealer.  DON'T DRIVE IT..  May be a simple solution to fix but a big problem if driven.  Since you drove it, I would recommend a compression check on all cylinders to verify you don't have engine damage. Been there personally.  I caused my problem but it was due to too much liquid in cylinders.
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peachback50

Thank you for your valued input. I only drove it for a short distance 1/4 mile after it starting running bad (had no choice since I was on a wet and dangerous roadway) and have had  it towed now twice.
  I can't express how low of an impact it was...just split my bumper.
  I'm just worried GEICO is going to give me grief cause I modified my car. I spoke with the Ford dealership's shop foreman and he seemed pretty receptive and knowledgeable.
Wait and see now

peachback50

  Hello folks,
   Well I got the call today.....stuck injector. The minor accident I had was the straw that broke the camels back. They covered it under the warranty.
  I was alarmed when they told it had no gas left, it had about 3/4 of a tank when I had it towed o the first place. The same place that could not figure out what was wrong with my car in the first place. I expressed mt concern and hope they thoroughly check my engine.
                  later


DJE624

Sounds like good progress.  Did they tell you when you'll get it back in tip top shape?

LowFrequencies

I'd be careful with that.  Local dealership changed a bad lifter out of my F150 and an injector ended up stuck open.  Long story short, motor gained a knock instead of a tick and was replaced due to the chunks of the piston in my oil pan and bent rod.
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SHOdded

Probably want your exhaust system downstream of the cats replaced if that much fuel was dumped, in addition to making sure the cylinders are DRY before starting up the car again.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!