2014 3.5 EB issues
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2014 3.5 EB issues
2014 CC 4x4 with 3.5 EB. 80k miles, 9k of that towing a 5k lb TT.
Truck developed an obnoxious exhaust leak. Finally got around to taking it in about 6 weeks ago.
Badly warped exhaust manifold, even broke one of the stud bolts. Replaced and repaired under ESP warranty.
Temp gauge was running warmer after repair, but not all the way into hot range. At times smelled hot, but again gauges were fine.
Wednesday drive to town, on way back I had no heat from vents. If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Got home, checked coolant....almost completely empty.
Cant get it back to dealer until next Friday.
Ideas?
Truck developed an obnoxious exhaust leak. Finally got around to taking it in about 6 weeks ago.
Badly warped exhaust manifold, even broke one of the stud bolts. Replaced and repaired under ESP warranty.
Temp gauge was running warmer after repair, but not all the way into hot range. At times smelled hot, but again gauges were fine.
Wednesday drive to town, on way back I had no heat from vents. If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Got home, checked coolant....almost completely empty.
Cant get it back to dealer until next Friday.
Ideas?
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Temp gauge was running warmer after repair
smelled hot
I had no heat from vents
If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Did you ever consider checking the coolant at each one of those stages? Having lost an engine due to the ford dealer not filling the cooling system I will never leave a service without doing my own functional pre trip inspection.
smelled hot
I had no heat from vents
If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Did you ever consider checking the coolant at each one of those stages? Having lost an engine due to the ford dealer not filling the cooling system I will never leave a service without doing my own functional pre trip inspection.
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Temp gauge was running warmer after repair
smelled hot
I had no heat from vents
If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Did you ever consider checking the coolant at each one of those stages? Having lost an engine due to the ford dealer not filling the cooling system I will never leave a service without doing my own functional pre trip inspection.
smelled hot
I had no heat from vents
If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Did you ever consider checking the coolant at each one of those stages? Having lost an engine due to the ford dealer not filling the cooling system I will never leave a service without doing my own functional pre trip inspection.
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Temp gauge was running warmer after repair
smelled hot
I had no heat from vents
If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Did you ever consider checking the coolant at each one of those stages? Having lost an engine due to the ford dealer not filling the cooling system I will never leave a service without doing my own functional pre trip inspection.
smelled hot
I had no heat from vents
If I tromped on it, warmed up then cooled back down.
Did you ever consider checking the coolant at each one of those stages? Having lost an engine due to the ford dealer not filling the cooling system I will never leave a service without doing my own functional pre trip inspection.
I checked coolant and oil during this time, as it did smell warm, but assumed it was because of new parts. Coolant and oil level were fine.
Didn't check it since, definitely my bad.
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