Actually linking the ford tech’s post wouldn’t hurt, to have it for reference.
So it actually works at what? emptying condensation ( and compromising the powertrain warranty )?
Although I am intrigued by the offer to test, the methodology proposed would not lead to verifiable conclusion. Rather, we would need to accept the premise that the “weep hole” is snake oil, and then attempt to disprove that theory via all available means. That means permitting Ford to attempt remediation via other methods. If Ford resolves the issue first, then you undertake a CAC replacement and modification and retest. Then, basically, you have either validated or invalidated the theory. And the word theory is being generous because there is zero proof this will be effectual on the 2015+ trucks as Baja’ has been repeating over several pages.
This fixation on the CAC drilling is confirmation bias. It “worked" once, or a few times, therefore every noticed issue is caused by the condensate issue.
This is covered in troubleshooting 101.
the weep hole is not snake oil. it is proven to work on older ecos.
has ford "fixed" the problem? well it kinda seems so on the post 15 standard eco engine, however, on the raptor...well that is the question. there is a small number of people that have felt a hesitation, many of which said it has went away. Hmmm could it be a day with a different weather system and condensation builds up, then the weather goes back to (normal) and the hesitation goes away? Yes, that is likely what is happening. However, it makes repeating very difficult and certainly when you bring into a dealer and the weather is (normal) and there is no hesitation, nothing is going to happen because there is no problem at that moment. Maybe they throw the gratuitous new plugs... ANY hesitation is unacceptable btw.
What are the conditions for the condensate buildup? i have no idea, we would need someone with a current hesitation (on that day, because it can go away) to record temp, baro, dew point, etc and then if and when it happens again compare. Also how you drive affects the amount of condensation buildup.
Unless you live in a very arid climate, there will always be condensate in the inlet, usually not enough for concern tho
you could just live with the problem (unless its every day) and probably the worst thing is premature plug failure. But i wouldn't put up with that in a 70k truck!
Is Ford going to fix the problem? NO. What problem? how are they going to diagnose when it takes a specific weather condition it's only a small percentage. ‘It’s Cheaper to let them Burn!’
So if no one is willing to drill a weep hole. Why not disconnect and plug the blowoff hose and vent the blowoff to the atmosphere. simple. its down low on the cool side (gen1 1 ecos didn't have).
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Big Johnson said:
Yes I have seen them, but like I said before is it being caused by another underlying issue? (ie lack of maintenance, fuel quality, excessive idle time) I am not disputing the fact that people experience this issue. I just have a hard time believing that Ford has done nothing to remedy the concern if it is a design flaw causing this issue. Saying every ecoboost owner has done this is a false statement, obviously. If you have ever worked as a mechanic, especially at a dealership you would realize alot of concerns brought to the dealer are caused by irregular driving habits such as adaptive learn on transmission. We had guys coming in every couple weeks so we could reset the KAM on their vehicle because of shifting problems. Not everyone experienced this but it is possible, just like the condensation build up. I know guys that have done the weep hole and it absolutely works, although it whistles and makes a mess under the vehicle. But I prefer to fix the actual root cause of the problem.
