2024 F-150 Tremor 5.0 – Oil Leak at ~10k Miles (Pics Attached)

[MagusLLL]

Lemon law that truck and get a new one.

Do you know if I get with Ford Corp to initiate? Doesn't it need to have four repair attempts?

 

[CAMDENN]

Tough luck, no loaner.

Well that sucks.

I’m not sure if you want to go this route but you might want to try and push the issue beyond the dealer by contacting Ford customer service directly.

It’s definitely worth a shot.

 

[PNWTremor]

FWIW, I read your posts before sending it to just any dealers close to my place. I sent it to one of the better (well... size, history, review, etc) dealer.
It sounds like they are rebuilding the engine.

I only had a 21 Tacoma before this tremor, and the Taco was totaled by a careless driver going into me. Not too well-versed in the truck mechanic world.

I am concerned that the rebuild may cause other issues down the road compared to a new engine.

I understand and that's a risk you take. I have an extended warranty (100/8yr) for this reason.

The 5.0 is incredibly reliable if you take care of it, it's not like the 2GR-FKS in your Taco though, unfortunately. It needs love, no neglect.

I wouldn't worry about it. If the dealer has good techs they will put a Factory Certified one on the job and it will be built better than or equal to spec. You're in good hands.

Still, sucks.

 

[CAMDENN]

Do you know if I get with Ford Corp to initiate? Doesn't it need to have four repair attempts?

Lemon Laws can vary state to state but the core remains the same.
You have to give the dealer the opportunity to repair / fix said issue but if it’s not resolved after at least 3 attempts, then you can start the Lemon Law process.

 

[MagusLLL]

Lemon Laws can vary state to state but the core remains the same.
You have to give the dealer the opportunity to repair / fix said issue but if it’s not resolved after at least 3 attempts, then you can start the Lemon Law process.

I just read up on the Texas DMV Lemon Law Process, and you are correct, sir. There are four attempts, with a certified letter, within 2 years or 24,000 miles.

 

[CAMDENN]

I understand and that's a risk you take. I have an extended warranty (100/8yr) for this reason.

The 5.0 is incredibly reliable if you take care of it, it's not like the 2GR-FKS in your Taco though, unfortunately. It needs love, no neglect.

I wouldn't worry about it. If the dealer has good techs they will put a Factory Certified one on the job and it will be built better than or equal to spec. You're in good hands.

Still, sucks.

Spot on.

This is just a fluke because when properly maintained, the Coyote / 5.0 is a very reliable engine that can easily exceed 300K miles and yes, I’m speaking from experience.

The dealer will give this job to one of their best techs because they definitely don’t want to have to repeat this process again because they’ll have to eat the cost of another engine from Ford plus the labor cost.

More than likely you’ll be getting an engine with the most updated specs so that’s a positive.

 

[PNWTremor]

Spot on.

This is just a fluke because when properly maintained, the Coyote / 5.0 is a very reliable engine that can easily exceed 300K miles and yes, I’m speaking from experience.

The dealer will give this job to one of their best techs because they definitely don’t want to have to repeat this process again because they’ll have to eat the cost of another engine from Ford plus the labor cost.

More than likely you’ll be getting an engine with the most updated specs so that’s a positive.

It's a very frustrating fluke, but there's no way Ford can pump out engines at the rate and quantity they do without at least a few having small issues. This goes for all auto manufacturers.

The 5.0 can certainly last 300K, I've seen several dozen with more than that. My buddy has 410K on his.

 

[MagusLLL]

I understand and that's a risk you take. I have an extended warranty (100/8yr) for this reason.

The 5.0 is incredibly reliable if you take care of it, it's not like the 2GR-FKS in your Taco though, unfortunately. It needs love, no neglect.

I wouldn't worry about it. If the dealer has good techs they will put a Factory Certified one on the job and it will be built better than or equal to spec. You're in good hands.

Still, sucks.

Spot on.

This is just a fluke because when properly maintained, the Coyote / 5.0 is a very reliable engine that can easily exceed 300K miles and yes, I’m speaking from experience.

The dealer will give this job to one of their best techs because they definitely don’t want to have to repeat this process again because they’ll have to eat the cost of another engine from Ford plus the labor cost.

More than likely you’ll be getting an engine with the most updated specs so that’s a positive.

Thank you both!

Since I bought the Tremor, I have learnt a great deal about truck maintenance through forums and the prestigious YTU. The newer V6 twin-turbo Tundra, with its issues, scared me away.

Will update y'all with progress.

 

[CAMDENN]

It's a very frustrating fluke, but there's no way Ford can pump out engines at the rate and quantity they do without at least a few having small issues. This goes for all auto manufacturers.

The 5.0 can certainly last 300K, I've seen several dozen with more than that. My buddy has 410K on his.

I agree…..definitely the same with every engine from every brand.

I got over 349K out of my 2016 5.0 Lariat before the OEM oil pump gave up.

 

[PNWTremor]

Thank you both!

Since I bought the Tremor, I have learnt a great deal about truck maintenance through forums and the prestigious YTU. The newer V6 twin-turbo Tundra, with its issues, scared me away.

Will update y'all with progress.

You bet, good luck.

When I was in the market for a new truck the 5.7 Tundra wasn't being sold new anymore, so I didn't get one. The new tundras are meh, I prefer the old one.

The 5.0 is just as good tbh, you wont regret it, even with this issue.

 

[PNWTremor]

I agree…..definitely the same with every engine from every brand.

I got over 349K out of my 2016 5.0 Lariat before the OEM oil pump gave up.

Holy moly. 349 is quite good. Was the engine gone after that? low oil pressure and all?

 

[CAMDENN]

Holy moly. 349 is quite good. Was the engine gone after that? low oil pressure and all?

Actually it still ran quite well but I could definitely hear a knock.

I was lucky to notice it because I had just got back into my vehicle after stopping to get some coffee. I glanced at the dash on start up and the low oil pressure light came on for a split second and went back out. I knew there was oil in it because I changed it the day before. The oil level indicator was also in the normal range with the engine running.

I turned it off, popped the hood and pulled out the dipstick and just as I suspected, there was no oil on the dipstick.

I put it back in and pulled it out and again, it showed that there was no oil in it which I knew was incorrect.

I drove it all the way home which was over 20 miles with no issues at all.

It’s definitely a very tough engine.

I had the engine replaced with a pull out 5.0 and transmission from a 2017 F150 which only had 28K miles on it.
The vehicle wasn’t worth much but I said to myself that doing said replacement was far cheaper than buying a new or used F150 plus there was absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle except the oil pump giving up.

I spent a little more than $12K for said engine replacement and labor.

Unfortunately a few months later, a dumb ass dear darted out into the road, I hit it and my insurance totaled it.

 

[PNWTremor]

Actually it still ran quite well but I could definitely hear a knock.

I was lucky to notice it because I had just got back into my vehicle after stopping to get some coffee. I glanced at the dash on start up and the low oil pressure light came on for a split second and went back out. I knew there was oil in it because I changed it the day before. The oil level indicator was also in the normal range with the engine running.

I turned it off, popped the hood and pulled out the dipstick and just as I suspected, there was no oil on the dipstick.

I put it back in and pulled it out and again, it showed that there was no oil in it which I knew was incorrect.

I drove it all the way home which was over 20 miles with no issues at all.

It’s definitely a very tough engine.

I had the engine replaced with a pull out 5.0 and transmission from a 2017 F150 which only had 28K miles on it.
The vehicle wasn’t worth much but I said to myself that doing said replacement was far cheaper than buying a new or used F150 plus there was absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle except the oil pump giving up.

I spent a little more than $12K for said engine replacement and labor.

Unfortunately a few months later, a dumb ass dear darted out into the road, I hit it and my insurance totaled it.

That’s so dumb, all that work just to have it totaled.

 

[CAMDENN]

That’s so dumb, all that work just to have it totaled.

I’ll never understand why deer seem to want to intentionally run out in front of a vehicle.

 

[CAMDENN]

That’s so dumb, all that work just to have it totaled.

This has not been my year.
Afterwards, I purchased a 2023 XLT Sport with the 5.0 and as luck would have it, I came around a corner and hit an electrical pole that someone else had it before I arrived. Of course that person, who was probably drunk or uninsured left the scene so me a two other drivers who hit it before me suffered.

Again, that vehicle was also totaled by my insurance company but they gave me more than I actually paid for it so that was a positive.

Two vehicles totaled within two months.

Here are some of the pics.

 

[PNWTremor]

I’ll never understand why deer seem to want to intentionally run out in front of a vehicle.

Because their brains are the size of walnuts lol

 

[treceveu]

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this…

I’ve got a 2024 F-150 Tremor with the 5.0 Coyote engine, and I recently noticed an oil leak starting around the 10,000-mile mark. Attached a pic for reference — the leak seems to be coming from the driver’s side rear of the engine, possibly near the oil pan or rear main seal area, but I’m not 100% sure.

No warning lights or performance issues so far, but the oil spots on the driveway and residue around the area are definitely concerning.

Anyone else run into this with their 2024 5.0? Is this a known issue or just bad luck? Planning to take it to the dealer, but wanted to gather some insight from the community first.

Appreciate any feedback or advice!View attachment 39079View attachment 39080

At about 10k I had a rear main leak on my 3.5. Dealer fixed it and found a leak on the transmission torque converter which they also fixed. 40k now and all is fine

 

[MagusLLL]

I bugged Ford a couple of times, and the dealer gave me a "just-this-one-time" loaner for the duration of the engine rebuild.

 

[MagusLLL]

Update.
Yesterday, the dealer called and said it was finished. I went by and discovered they had dented and scratched the driver's door. Back to the oven it goes.

 

[Escape Hatch]

Update.
Yesterday, the dealer called and said it was finished. I went by and discovered they had dented and scratched the driver's door. Back to the oven it goes.

How the hell would they try to give you back your truck damaged? The incompetence is real.