Catch can causing oil pan leak?

[TruckGuy2020]

I noticed a small leak along the bolts holding in my plastic oil pan on my 2021 2.7 (see pic below). The dealer declined to repair it saying that my catch can changes the crank case pressure and therefore they won’t fix it under warranty. Are they just BS’ing me?

the dealer near me is pretty tough to work with, but as long as this is covered under my power train warranty I can deal with it later after my next move and I am near a better dealer. Anyone else had issues like this?

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[Gros Ventre]

That is BS. Unless your catchcan is not a typical one for sale, there is zero pressure change. The catchcan is a completely pass thru setup. It simply introduces a place for liquids to collect instead of being drawn into the intake manifold. Make clear to them that there are legal implications if they continue to refuse service.

 

[notabot]

Does a catch can increase CC pressure to the point to blow out seals? No.

Could a crappy modification to the factory CC ventilation system increase CC pressure to the point of blowing out seals? Sure!

If not a major PITA, I would remove the CC before bringing it in.

FWIW, you don't need a catch can on the non-DI 3.5 twin-turbo motors.

 

[diambo4life]

No...and next time take any mods off before you take it to the dealership for any warranty work.

 

[TruckGuy2020]

Does a catch can increase CC pressure to the point to blow out seals? No.

Could a crappy modification to the factory CC ventilation system increase CC pressure to the point of blowing out seals? Sure!

If not a major PITA, I would remove the CC before bringing it in.

FWIW, you don't need a catch can on the non-DI 3.5 twin-turbo motors.

yea mine barely catches anything at all

 

[Gros Ventre]

The J&L Catch Can I put in is a complete pass thru... Oh and BTW my dealer has not batted an eye over it.

 

[Blue22]

I haven't had any issues with mine, and my dealer hasn't mentioned it in the past, but this is a good reminder maybe to remove it when I take mine in next month to get serviced (inspection/oil change/recalls/TSB's).

 

[amschind]

Post the dealer's name. If we don't maintain a wall of shame, they will screw other people.

 

[TruckGuy2020]

Post the dealer's name. If we don't maintain a wall of shame, they will screw other people.

World Ford of Pensacola,FL and they are the worst dealer I’ve ever worked with of any brand.

anyone have the email/website for the ford customer rep folks that can help me open a case?

 

[notabot]

anyone have the email/website for the ford customer rep folks that can help me open a case?

That account is a BOT and less useful than a screen door on a submarine...

 

[amschind]

World Ford of Pensacola,FL and they are the worst dealer I’ve ever worked with of any brand.

anyone have the email/website for the ford customer rep folks that can help me open a case?

You might also point out that Ford Performance offers catch cans as an add on for a number of engines. To me, this is as indefensible as them refusing to warranty a rear differential because it has a Ford Performance aftermarket diff cover on it. They're trying to weasel out of work, and it costs Ford customers in the long run. Honestly, Ford should care (and they often do).

 

[TruckGuy2020]

You might also point out that Ford Performance offers catch cans as an add on for a number of engines. To me, this is as indefensible as them refusing to warranty a rear differential because it has a Ford Performance aftermarket diff cover on it. They're trying to weasel out of work, and it costs Ford customers in the long run. Honestly, Ford should care (and they often do).

Any ideas on how to get in touch with the right people?

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

Definitely doesn’t change crank pressure, but I would definitely take it off for any type of dealer work.

 

[Kidder]

The J&L Catch Can I put in is a complete pass thru... Oh and BTW my dealer has not batted an eye over it.

Same

 

[TruckGuy2020]

Same

I have the same one

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