2014 Ford Escape Pinhole Porous Engine Oil Leak, 1.6 L ecoboost

[@dannystirrups7691]

The 1.6 ecoboost has a reputation for cracking the block with pinhole cracks roughly in the area yours is leaking. Usually from the coolant dgas hose cracking and leading to the block overheating. There is a recall on the 1.6 for this. I have a 1.6 mondeo ( uk fusion ) and had a small oil leak in the same area. Found it to be the oil return pipe gasket on the turbo.

[@elrobo3568]

Two things to do, one put oil dye in the oil which you can buy at any auto store. Watch the area with a black light flashlight and it will show up under the light. Another is you can buy a dye penetrant set, the set has a special cleaner then a red dye that penetrates the crack then a white powdery coating that the red dye will show a hole or crack through. Check to see if you a have a recall on this engine as there may be a recall that may remedy the problem. If all else fails use the special cleaner that the penetrant kit has and JB weld it. Aluminum blocks and transmission cases have seepage leaks a lot and this will stop the leak. Good luck ( I am a retired master mechanic)

[@genxpilot69]

I can smell through my vents something burning as of late in my 2014 Escape. Total bummer!

[@tonymijatovic9672]

Same deal I believe the oil return line on the turbo leaks as well

[@frankmontez6853]

I've 2016 Focus SE 2.0L duratech engine. I've found that brake cleaner spray is super for cleaning engine dissolves oil and grease and dries up immediately. . Mechanic said that oil leak could cause fire..I think I'm going to have him fix a couple leaks. One is bottom of oil pan it's cracked right where it's flush against crankcase where AC compressor is mounted to. Another is rear crankshaft seal. Yet another at top valve cover. And he's going to replace CVP valve .

[@howtoamerica]

Yep i used electical cleaner. Ford justbisnt want it used to be. They throw there vacuum cleaner engine into suvs and expect them to last long. Engine blocks just shouldn't have cracks like this.

[@timm9336]

Thanks for the video. Great job capturing what you could on video. How’s the JB holding up?

[@markpierson5695]

How did you get the exhaust manifold heat shield out? I have removed all the bolts but can't get it to lift out because of all the turbo lines in the way. Did you have to remove those as well?

[@bhavinbijlani]

I have the same year and 1.6L engine which started leaking oil this month (puddles every few days). Similar...can't find from where. Going to take it in to a mechanic next. Post if you have any updates please.

[@howtoamerica]

I cleaned and JB welded the area. Have been driving for several days and so far it is holding.

[@frankmontez6853]

Yeah took it to mechanic too we found a few leaks. He said to clean it up so we can sure. Super great thing to use is brake cleaner spray. Dissolved oil and grease right away and dries up immediately. No residue. Making it safe to drive right away.

[@gerardoescobedo1062]

Same problem , drive hood but when I shut veichle off smoke vape three same signals back ?

[@markpierson5695]

I have the same exact problem going on at the same location. Engine overheated after radiator hose inlet broke off and engine briefly caught fire in this area until I could put it out with an extinguisher. Replaced damaged parts and new valve cover and gasket as well. Engine runs good and no codes.. So you fixed it using JB weld?

[@CIAragDe]

Is that smoke coming from the oil burning ? I have a similar problem. Took it to the dealer and they fix 3 other things that they thought it was the problem first. They quoted me almost 4K to fix the oil

[@howtoamerica]

Yes the smoke is the oil. We tried a few fixes but ended up getting a new engine.

[@CIAragDe]

@@howtoamerica my escape had a coolant leak so I figure it was that at first. Then smoke started to get worse. Few days ago driving on the highway the smoke got much worse. I thought it was coming from a different car and then realized it was coming from my engine. When I open the hood a small flame cam up. I was at the gas station so fire extinguisher was used. Took it to ford and they fixed “ other things” first then quoted me 4K to fix the smoking engine.

[@howtoamerica]

@@CIAragDe Kinda similar story. We tried everything but it ended up being the engine oil leak.

[@robertgarrett7007]

Were you able to repair the engine? I first thought it might be a gasket leak but if it’s a pinhole, I’m thinking JB Weld.

[@howtoamerica]

I cleaned and JB welded the area. Have been driving for several days and so far it is holding.

[@ogcbsince9071]

Did this work?

[@vicentegonzales3852]

There leak on number 13 or 31 … very slow leak

[@Loady420]

I have this exact problem has anyone fixed it?

[@howtoamerica]

Sold the car for parts. New engine was like 4-5k without labor.