and another thing...
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 265
Likes: 2
From: Cleveland
and another thing...
What is with the oil pans rusting out on the F-150s? I replaced mine in '03 cause it was about to go and now it's rotted through again!
I think I could make a better oil pan out of a #10 tin can.
I think I could make a better oil pan out of a #10 tin can.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,033
Likes: 32
From: Aurora,Colorado
I have wondered about the rusted oil pan situation also. Did you replace yours with a Ford oil pan?? If so--was it painted on the inside?? And if it was painted--do you do a lot of short drives ?? How frequently do you replace the oil??
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,033
Likes: 32
From: Aurora,Colorado
I dont know if painted insides of an oil pan would make any difference. I noticed that the automatic transmission pan of my Focus is painted on the inside and wondered if the F150 pan is also painted on the inside.
It is my understanding that these F150 oil pans rust from the inside out--usually. It would seem that unpainted surface would more readily rust --if there is condensation in the oil pan.And this water would collect on the bottom inside of the pan and possibly cause rust.
I really can't understand how oil pans would rust at all--other than surface rust on the outside-- but it seems to be very common on these trucks.The gray factory paint doesnt seem to be the best neither--I have seem numerous F150s with flaking oil pan paint.
My old Falcon didnt have any paint on the inside of the oil pan--if I remember correctly. And there was no rust at all.
It is my understanding that these F150 oil pans rust from the inside out--usually. It would seem that unpainted surface would more readily rust --if there is condensation in the oil pan.And this water would collect on the bottom inside of the pan and possibly cause rust.
I really can't understand how oil pans would rust at all--other than surface rust on the outside-- but it seems to be very common on these trucks.The gray factory paint doesnt seem to be the best neither--I have seem numerous F150s with flaking oil pan paint.
My old Falcon didnt have any paint on the inside of the oil pan--if I remember correctly. And there was no rust at all.
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 265
Likes: 2
From: Cleveland
When I replaced the first pan, it was not painted inside, but showed no rust either: all the scale was outside. I do drive only a mile or two to work, so perhaps it's a condensation issue, but change the oil religiously ever 5k. I'm thinking bout a sheetmetal "bra" held in place with JB Weld just to keep the contents of the pan from coming out catastrophically all at once. I can live with a little drip. Does this sound "do-able"? MY 2nd pan was aftermarket oriental and I painted it multiple times with black rustoleum before installing it.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,033
Likes: 32
From: Aurora,Colorado
What part of the oil pan developed the leak--the lowest part?? If so--it would suggest that water from condensation was the cause of the rust--from the inside out.
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 11,289
Likes: 6
From: Lakewood, Ohio
or maybe the salt that they put on the cleveland roads got on the oil pan and rusted it from the outside in.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote