2022 F-150 Lariat Powerboost Coolant Leak

[Thunderchief]

A week ago I was exiting I-40 when I heard a loud roaring sound from the engine compartment. I checked the gauges and saw the engine overheating. The roaring-sound was from the fans in front of the radiator. At lower speeds the fans went off and coolant temps were normal so, the next day, I took the vehicle to the dealer. He found a heat exchanger located near and in the end of the exhaust system that was leaking coolant. He added that of the seven 2022 F-150 Powerboost trucks they had sold, two were in the shop now waiting for a replacement heat exchanger due to leaks. I have had my truck one month and driven about 1,000 miles before this exhaust pipe heat exchanger failed. The Dealer is being very nice to me and has given me a new Ford Escape to drive while waiting for parts. I suspect it will be awhile before I get my truck back since it looks to be a manufacturing defect.

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[Ford Motor Company]

A week ago I was exiting I-40 when I heard a loud roaring sound from the engine compartment. I checked the gauges and saw the engine overheating. The roaring-sound was from the fans in front of the radiator. At lower speeds the fans went off and coolant temps were normal so, the next day, I took the vehicle to the dealer. He found a heat exchanger located near and in the end of the exhaust system that was leaking coolant. He added that of the seven 2022 F-150 Powerboost trucks they had sold, two were in the shop now waiting for a replacement heat exchanger due to leaks. I have had my truck one month and driven about 1,000 miles before this exhaust pipe heat exchanger failed. The Dealer is being very nice to me and has given me a new Ford Escape to drive while waiting for parts. I suspect it will be awhile before I get my truck back since it looks to be a manufacturing defect.

Hi Sam! This doesn't sound like an experience we want you to have with your Bronco. Could you please send us a PM with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I'd be happy to look into how I can assist you with this delay on my end.

 

[Severdog]

Hi Sam! This doesn't sound like an experience we want you to have with your Bronco.

Oh, the perils of copy/paste.

 

[robfreeman]

Just discovered the same issue with mine. Taking it in for service first thing Monday morning. I'll post updates on my situation here as I get them.

 

[wayfarer556]

I haven't heard of this issue hitting the 2021 models. This smells like they changed suppliers.

 

[robfreeman]

I haven't heard of this issue hitting the 2021 models. This smells like they changed suppliers.

@wayferer556 - smells like a recall in my opinion.

 

[Thunderchief]

Hi Sam! This doesn't sound like an experience we want you to have with your Bronco. Could you please send us a PM with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I'd be happy to look into how I can assist you with this delay on my end.

My VIN: 1FTFW1ED4NFA038851 My Dealer is Ken Wilson Ford of Canton, NC. I like the Dealership and they are very nice to me. My last Ford was a 1934 V-8 sedan but, because of Ken Wilson, I just bought a new Edge and a new F-150.

 

[RossRR]

My VIN: 1FTFW1ED4NFA038851 My Dealer is Ken Wilson Ford of Canton, NC. I like the Dealership and they are very nice to me. My last Ford was a 1934 V-8 sedan but, because of Ken Wilson, I just bought a new Edge and a new F-150.

Sam,
They probably won't respond to you unless you give your info via a forum Personal Message (PM). In their message, click on their user ID. That will open a page where you can click on "Start Conversation" to provide the info requested.

Best regards,
RossRR

 

[Thunderchief]

Sam,
They probably won't respond to you unless you give your info via a forum Personal Message (PM). In their message, click on their user ID. That will open a page where you can click on "Start Conversation" to provide the info requested.

Best regards,
RossRR

Thank you Ross, I did not know how to do this PM business. I am surprised I got a note from Ford as it seems the Exhaust Heat Exchanger has been failing a lot for more than a year and there are lots of vehicles down for this part.

 

[RossRR]

Thank you Ross, I did not know how to do this PM business. I am surprised I got a note from Ford as it seems the Exhaust Heat Exchanger has been failing a lot for more than a year and there are lots of vehicles down for this part.

From the described experiences of others who have dealt with this online Ford presence, don't get your expectations too high. It seems to be more of a public relations presence that doesn't have much influence on the actual outcome of the vehicle failure. You'll likely get a "case" assigned and they may contact you to identify the case, but after that it all goes back to your dealer and the availability of any parts needed for the repair. I hope yours is an exception and you get quick resolution.

 

[Thunderchief]

From the described experiences of others who have dealt with this online Ford presence, don't get your expectations too high. It seems to be more of a public relations presence that doesn't have much influence on the actual outcome of the vehicle failure. You'll likely get a "case" assigned and they may contact you to identify the case, but after that it all goes back to your dealer and the availability of any parts needed for the repair. I hope yours is an exception and you get quick resolution.

I am not concerned about how long the truck is down. They gave me a new Escape to drive so I can still get around. I don't like having my vehicle sitting in a Dealer storage lot since I am careful with my vehicles and keep them garaged most of the time. I am surprised Ford has not dealt with this problem as it looks like an expensive part and there are lots of failures with the problem showing more than a year ago. It has to be expensive for them to just be picking away at a known problem. Anyway, thank you for telling me the process for the PM business.

 

[mhillis]

I am not concerned about how long the truck is down. They gave me a new Escape to drive so I can still get around. I don't like having my vehicle sitting in a Dealer storage lot since I am careful with my vehicles and keep them garaged most of the time. I am surprised Ford has not dealt with this problem as it looks like an expensive part and there are lots of failures with the problem showing more than a year ago. It has to be expensive for them to just be picking away at a known problem. Anyway, thank you for telling me the process for the PM business.

It sounds like you are having the same problem I took mine in over 40 days ago and the dealer still has it. There is a link to others with your same problem. https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/posts/194836/

The part is on National Backorder with no ETA and there is a different part depending on your bed length. Mine is 5.5 and my part is ML3Z5A212W -EXTENSION - EXHAUST PIPE. If you have the 6.5 I looks like the part number ends in a V instead of the W. My dealership has also provided me with an Edge for away and this week they gave me an XL f150 to drive. One user said they were told by their part dealer that over 571 were on the list for the same part I am waiting on since Feb 23rd. Mine has sat for so long that my Ford Connect app told me the truck has gone into hibernation mode and I no longer have over the air access.

 

[Atlee]

It sounds like you are having the same problem I took mine in over 40 days ago and the dealer still has it. There is a link to others with your same problem. https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/posts/194836/

The part is on National Backorder with no ETA and there is a different part depending on your bed length. Mine is 5.5 and my part is ML3Z5A212W -EXTENSION - EXHAUST PIPE. If you have the 6.5 I looks like the part number ends in a V instead of the W. My dealership has also provided me with an Edge for away and this week they gave me an XL f150 to drive. One user said they were told by their part dealer that over 571 were on the list for the same part I am waiting on since Feb 23rd. Mine has sat for so long that my Ford Connect app told me the truck has gone into hibernation mode and I no longer have over the air access.

I will not be a happy camper if my truck has to go to the dealer for weeks at a time, even if I were given a replacement to drive. Unless the replacement were a truck suitable for towing.

I have a lot of scheduled camping/touring trips for the rest of the year.

 

[jsdan1]

Same problem here on my brand new 2021 Hybrid. Dealer is not even able to look at the problem for another 3 weeks, then I guess I get to get in line with everyone else waiting for a part on back order. Very disappointing, only 1,300 miles on the truck and have already put in over 2 gallons coolant in to keep things safe. Tech at the dealership said as long as I keep coolant in there it should be OK but I too have a ton of camping planed this summer and need my truck!!!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Same problem here on my brand new 2021 Hybrid. Dealer is not even able to look at the problem for another 3 weeks, then I guess I get to get in line with everyone else waiting for a part on back order. Very disappointing, only 1,300 miles on the truck and have already put in over 2 gallons coolant in to keep things safe. Tech at the dealership said as long as I keep coolant in there it should be OK but I too have a ton of camping planed this summer and need my truck!!!

Hi there, Jsdan1. This doesn't sound like an experience we want you to have with your F-150. Could you please send us a PM with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I'd be happy to look into how I can assist you with this delay on my end.

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