[DeTomaso] Ford Eco-boost engine problems (NPC)
MikeLDrew at aol.com
MikeLDrew at aol.com
Thu Dec 20 12:03:22 EST 2012
Hi guys,
I got this from Tom Georgalos, a Nor-Cal Shelby Club guy who runs a large
repair shop in Salinas, CA near Laguna Seca. He's also an Amsoil
distributor. He wrote:
It seems there are many Ford Eco-Boost vehicles showing excessive fuel
dilution and cylinder wash down.
How do I know? We were tipped off at SEMA with Amsoil Tech Dept, who is
conducting a sideline study of oil analysis samples from these trucks. I was
also tipped off by a friend with a brand new Eco-Boost F150.
We did oil analysis on 2 oil samples; 14,500 miles and 4.500 miles. The
truck now has a bit over 19,000 miles on it. Both samples showed abnormal
to severe fuel dilution. Both oil samples were Amsoil Synthetic oil and
showed a start in viscosity change, yet engine wear was kept to a minimum. I
have also compared our samples to some other samples posted on Internet and I
see for example extreme engine wear at just 5,000 with Mobil 1 synthetic oil
with equal amount of fuel dilution.
Ford knows about this and they really aren't doing anything about it as
yet. In some places they are combating this with a change in oil change
interval from 7,500 miles to 3,000 miles.
All the trucks involved seem and feel great to drive. It is like a silent
killer, sort of like running around with high blood pressure.
I know have 2 more customers that are coming in, that we are going to
sample and help them protect their warranty's and document.
I am looking for anybody else that we may be able to tip off or alert.
I have oil sample kits ready to go, if anybody is interested and the cost
is nominal per kit. Oil analysis documents what is happening inside these
motors and any other motors. These kits can be drop shipped and we would
love to add to our arsenal of accumulated reports in the grand scheme of
things.
Possibly somebody else has more information and had trouble with Ford,
please side line me and tell me.
Thanks in advance.
Tom Georgalos
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If you have a new Ford and want to start collecting data now, contact Tom
at GreekGT350 at aol.com and he'll hook you up with a kit.
Mike
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