Add me to the oil leak group

[Jayrod]

SSM 51436
Some 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 and 2023 F-150 Raptor R vehicles built on 1-Aug-2022 and through 20-Feb-2023 may exhibit an engine oil leak from the front of the engine. This may be due to a crankshaft front oil seal that is out of position and leaking. To correct the condition, replace the crankshaft front oil seal. Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures for crankshaft front oil seal replacement have been updated.

Thank you. I gave it to the service folks over the phone. They haven’t even seen a Raptor R so that was really helpful they looked it right up.

 

[BayRaptor925]

Looks like I'm going to have to put an oil drip pan on my driveway (to protect my pavers lol) under my brand new 140k truck!

 

[Jayrod]

Looks like I'm going to have to put an oil drip pan on my driveway (to protect my pavers lol) under my brand new 140k truck!

Haha no crap. They got me in for tomorrow so hopefully I can get out in a week or so now that Ford has this identified.

 

[RDT-G23]

Small bit of oil on the floor this morning, coming from here see picture. I’ll take it in, in a few days. Disappointing.

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When was yours built/when did you take delivery?

 

[Jayrod]

When was yours built/when did you take delivery?

Early Jan, Delivery was Feb 25th.

 

[wyomingraptor]

My truck went to production January 13 and never left. Hmmm I bet it’s leaking oil in Dearborn.
I wonder how difficult or the procedure for repair?

 

[smurfslayer]

This does not make sense:

originally quoted as 9 trucks, then 12.

built on 1-Aug-2022 and through 20-Feb-2023

That’s 7.5 months, so no more than... carry the 2 : 8 trucks !

;-)

 

[Jayrod]

Question for those that know. I know nothing about crank seals etc.

Is the engine oil feeding this or is it a separate reservoir?

 

[Nex]

What Causes A Crankshaft Seal To Leak? Symptoms And How To Fix - Car, Truck And Vehicle How To Guides - Vehicle Freak

Crankshaft seals play an important role in keeping the oil inside of the engine and preventing leaks. This article will teach you about what causes a

vehiclefreak.com

 

[FordTechOne]

Question for those that know. I know nothing about crank seals etc.

Is the engine oil feeding this or is it a separate reservoir?

Nothing is feeding it oil. It’s a lip seal; its purpose is to isolate the internal engine components from the external components. So essentially keep oil in while keeping dirt/contamination out. The inner part of the seal has a tapered lip that rides on the crank snout and keeps oil from wicking out of the front cover. If the seal is not square with the crank, it will essentially be an oval sealing surface and a leak path will develop.