2002 F150 FX4 w/ 5.4 Just sprung a new oil leak somewhere and I can't tell where it's coming from. The oil is actually dripping off the frame on the passenger side. It looks like the leak is somewhere at the back of the engine on the passenger side above the bell housing. It's dripping on the frame and running down a little ways before dripping to the ground. I can't get a good visual without removing the inner fenders. It's a pretty good leak that just started yesterday. Not a drop before then. I just had the oil changed within the last couple of days if that helps any. Thoughts?

 

Head gasket.

 

How about starting the inspection with something simple first, like the valve cover?

 

The plastic composite valve covers are known for cracking in the rear. That would be my first guess. Crawl underneath the truck and with a flash light look up there and see where the fresh wet oil begins. Do not attempt to pressure wash the engine as they are extremely prone to filling up spark plug wells and burning out COP's.