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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FordTechOne" data-source="post: 2026204" data-attributes="member: 35543">There’s about 99.9% chance it’s a workmanship issue. Engines don’t just randomly fail 500 miles after an intrusive repair. The most common causes of workmanship issues are debris left behind and improperly torqued fasteners. I’d recommend having another dealer or independent mechanic disassemble the engine and document everything to find out what went wrong. Here’s some common things to look for:- Cracked crankshaft timing gear caused by improperly torqued crank bolt- Debris from shop rags or paper towels under the timing cover, in the oil pickup, or in the oil pump- Pushed out oil galley plug behind the timing cover- RTV silicone in the oil pan, pickup screen, tube, or pump. This is caused by improper cleaning of the old RTV, or by excessive RTV being applied to the front cover during reassembly. The dealer needs to stand behind their work. Don’t let them off the hook.</blockquote>