Ford F-150 Most Common Coolant Leaks | 3.5 EcoBoost V6

[@lowellstout9722]

I've been a technician for 43 years retired now. But ill tell you for his age that mason is a bad ass. For his age. Im super impressed.

[@ridgerunner106]

I'm impressed about myself for my age.

[@youcanthide004]

Hands-down, the best Ford channel on KZbin by a mile

[@lifeishard1211]

it's great to see a technician trying to help the average joe. keep up the great work and much love and respect to you.

[@edwardmilano4610]

I'm never buying the eco again. I know the 5.0 has some issues but I have tried so hard to do all the right maintenance and any repairs needed as soon as they pop up. Well the truck has already needed a water pump and now both turbo coolant fittings need replacing. It only has 70k miles on a 2014. Not to mention all the other typical ford problems like water leaking into the cab from 2 different places. I have a shitbox early 2000s nissan and it never leaked anywhere. idk I love buying American but we used to earn it with quality product. Doesn't seem to be that way anymore.

[@darrendavis4731]

I'm with you. They are so complicated and effing difficult for the tech to repair.

[@f.mckenzie4212]

I will never ever buy Ford again. My 2014 ecoboost Timing chain went, leaking turbos and now a new coolant leak all before 70k miles, and that's with proper maintenance all the way. Absolute garbage vehicles

[@ridgerunner106]

​@@komokaziboschetti You should look into getting yourself checked in somewhere. There are homes for people such as you.

[@adrianadrian3765]

Can we sue ford!! Its always something new breaking or needing repairs with the 3.5

[@DavidFineDesign]

I’ve been a technician for about 15 years (subaru, Honda, and Toyota.) mostly, but I recently switched to Ford and your videos help for some nice quick tips and information in general. Fords online technician website is also amazing but I’m more of a hands on eyes on type mechanic. Just wanted to thank you for your videos and keep on busting out that warranty work baby! Lol

[@Stzer118]

Young savage hard at work

[@mikemckain6556]

Great video. Customers don't realize the amount of difficulty that some "simple" jobs take to complete properly. I worked at a dealership for 33 years

[@SRT8GSD]

MOST don’t realize. But a lot of us do.

[@coryturner9140]

I can tell you a simple water pump change on a 3.5 ecoboost definitely sucks! It took me 3.5 hours!

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

Really well done. My truck has been leaking for 150,000 miles. I just deal with it.

[@shaynebrown131]

Bruh I can top off a hell of a lot of coolant for $6500...

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

@@shaynebrown131 Yep

[@SpasticTom]

I've been leaking coolant for 25k over 5 years always said screw it. Just found out the coolant dripping out of the quick fitting off the reservoir (if that's where your leak is like mine) can cause problems for your driver side turbo 😬 just moved up on my priority list.

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

@@SpasticTom I don’t remember why I was watching an EcoBoost video, I have a 5.0. I have fixed all my leaks for now. The water pump was making a lot of noise but only leaking a tiny bit. The block heater was the big problem, I installed a new one and that pretty much fixed it. I also replaced the upper and lower hoses, the y pipe, water pump, idler, both tensioners and belts, oil cooler, the O ring at the overflow bottle, the oil pan gasket, spark plugs and an air filter. It’s like a new truck, that is if new trucks had rotted out rockers.

[@chrisstromberg6527]

Yep, 125,000 miles on my 3.5 EcoBoost, just did a dye test on the coolant leak I had, the drivers side turbo is leaking along with the weep hole on the water pump! Spot on!

[@qcan8468]

Thought I had a WP leak @90K on my 2016 Expedition. Pump was still ok. Bearing ok, no leakage from the weep hole. Just was not sealing well. Put a new pump in and no more coolant drips on the garage floor.

[@kgw30066]

LOL... anybody else pick up he said "Stealership"? Firstly, awesome video and explanation and appreciate your time to help others. Cam Phaser replacements are your life huh? I've had them replaced twice on my 2018 F150 at only 80,000 miles. Got home today with a water "gusher" coming from the front of my engine @ 84000 miles. Haven't yet confirmed but suspect water pump. Noticed in your links to parts under the EcoBoost recommendations it states "Sell it". Pretty sure that's what I'm going to do. Done with Ford. Up side is it is a Gen2 so not the hassle to change out WP as with the 11 - 16s.

[@arthurfernandes2402]

I had to replay it back where he said “stealership” to make sure I heard it right 😂😂😂

[@longjohnk]

Great video. The turbo fitting leak above the starter eventually corroded my starter wiring and needed replaced.

[@davelop5507]

Yup! Just found my water pump on my 2018 3.5 eco boost leaking and had it replaced.

[@alekosipchuk5927]

Very informative Big like. Thank you.

[@madengamusic]

First time on this guy's channel. Instant subscribe! I know very little about mechanic work but the way that he explains it was very understandable. 2014 Ford F150 owner, leaking at 149000 miles.

[@IdahoDroneMom]

I own a first gen Ecoboost F150. Bought it used in 2018. Had the water pump and coolant hose replaced later that year. The quick connect started leaking again last year so o bought the bypass kit from Pegasus Racing and installed it. I haven’t had a coolant issue since.

[@eric4w]

Awesome video, thank you for the content. Only complaint is, where is the list of parts you replace with the turbo line leak? Can’t find it in the description.

[@richardalvarez6768]

I just changed the drivers side coolant fitting and hose from my 2013 F150 at 130K . A little advice , you can possible replace it with the fitting with the turbo still in but it was so much easier with the turbo out. I didnt need to change any studs or nothing else.

[@SrHdezTrades]

Took the wheel off and just replaced the fittings on the turbo?

[@birddog0077]

Nice video, killer! Great presentation, VERY useful information (hundreds of thousands of these trucks running around), from a subject matter expert. What more to want?!?

[@ineedmymodfixed]

Got rid of my 3.5 ecoboost taurus because the water pump was leaking. Car was so much fun (methanol injected) but the water pump was timing chain driven.... I bought all the parts to do it, and then a turbo went out. Just got rid of it instead of putting 12+ hours of labor into it for a water pump.

[@alejandrovelazquez2378]

Keep up the hard work bro 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@brandonwaddell2583]

I had a 2010 F150 with the 3v 4.6 that had a water pump go bad at like 30k miles.

[@brianhoefer7148]

You should add comment for the DIYers as to whether the cab needs to be lifted for certain operations. I'll put a lift in for 6500.00 and do in myself. Good videos BTW.

[@charlesjackson9602]

i never figured out they cant figure a way to do a tilt hood like the F 700 etc to make servicing easier...great video

[@archivesbysupreme7194]

Excellent video, very informative! Any content on the 2.7s?

[@joemurcia3527]

Great video mason 👍👍 Did you say "stealership" 🤣 sounded like it I have a 2019 expedition, has a slow leak, so slow I can't tell where it's coming from. Now that I have some ideas I'll go looking for it and get it done. Replacing the radiator fan assembly while I'm at it, the driver side was all of a sudden very loud and I found that the fan itself has some shaft play, I'm guessing it's causing a vibration and loud jet engine sound bc of that play. Might as well Geterdone

[@marioceres4022]

have you seen coolant leaks after replacing water pump with updated part or after replacing turbo lines? what a bout the vacuum pump, do they tend to leak after getting replaced? Thanks,

[@brentkhack6404]

On my 2017 3.5EB, had the dealership replace the WP. It started leaking a few months after. This was mid 2023.

[@jorgiep09]

Omg i cant believe I saved me around 5k doing this work by my self on my driveway without removing the cab or the engine and basic garage tools 🔧

[@gregmaffei4820]

Exactly my issues with mine

[@ViewlessSquid]

Do you know if there is an aftermarket company that makes a better product to stop these leaks?

[@jessecunard6544]

Just bought a 2012 f150 with the ecoboost and it is leaking. So now I have a good idea of what to expect

[@daminjaikaran8299]

Thank you so much for your videos. I have a 2017 F150 3.5 ecoboost with only 17,000 miles. Should I try to sell or trade before any issues?

[@todds5956]

We have another one in the shop 2018 151k that the head gasket is leaking and dumping coolant into the valley. No question you can watch it run right out.

[@donsirchia6240]

Mayson….I noticed that your the 2nd Ford dealership tech that has an Amsoil sticker on your tool box. I’m pretty close with a local Ford dealership tech in my area, and recently I’ve been talking to him about my 2019 F-150 with the 5.0. I asked him for his thoughts regarding the proper oil to use in it, because as we know Ford recommends motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend….which is what I’m currently using. I’m in the Houston area and with our hot humid climate and stop and go traffic….he recommends to use nothing but 5w-30 synthetic blend or pure synthetic at the minimum. He then preceded to tell me that he personally only uses Amsoil in his 23’ mustang GT with the 5.0 coyote motor and that his 5.0 is absolutely silently quiet at an idle. Before he switched over to Amsoil he was using the factory recommended Motorcraft synthetic blend oil….but after he switched over to using Amsoil….his 5.0 became noticeably quieter. So I would like to ask - what’s your thoughts & experience using Amsoil?

[@ivanvarela3215]

Synthetic blend is not as good as full synthetic. Also, I recommend doing oil changes at around half the stated mileage in the owner's manual, quote Dave Auto.

[@ivanvarela3215]

Also using thicker oil damages the engine a lot more when you start it up. Use the factory oil weight of 5W20. The advice of using thicker oil does not apply to engines made in the lasts 35 years, it's advice from the 1960s. Don't crack good blocks like my dad would.

[@ivanvarela3215]

And never put too much oil. If the dipstick shows too much, use a brake bleeding vacuum hand tool or a basic syringe to remove the excess.

[@daninbenson]

Very professional! Informative and fun! Great job! I'll be back

[@chriskirtland7542]

I've got a 17 with the lines leaking. It's an expedition. Do I need to pull the "cab" to work on it?

[@LukeWarmwater-yb5lx]

Excellent Video, Thank You.

[@stevegarrett4869]

had a 2014 3.5 with 78k miles I put on it. had a 2017 3.5 I put 123k on it. have a 2022 with 3.5 and have 23k on it. NO coolant leaks EVER. however 2 cam phaser fixes on the 2017, cam phasers with the gen 2 ecoboosts is the video you should be making.

[@brentkhack6404]

My 2017 also had two cam phasers replaced. But I also has water pump replaced too.

[@dweible]

Amazing video. 💪

[@juanr.3314]

I have a question, based on your knowledge I believe I have a leak coming from the turbo lines but the slow dripping looks like oil is that what it it? And can I still drive it or it has to be immediately fixed?

[@DarthJuice-pj7kp]

Ford uses both oil and coolant for the turbos on a 3.5 Ecoboost so it's entirely possible that it could be oil dripping. As for safety, as long as the leak is relatively slow and you keep the fluids topped off, I see no reason why you couldn't keep driving it.

[@OutandAboutHunting]

Ford should have a recall on this issue with coolant leaks....but oh..no...they make too much money off the repair. It's sick. I have been waiting for mine to be looked at by the dealer, they are so booked up it's 10 days before I could get an appointment.

[@alanmiller6666]

I used to be a tech. Worked for Ford, CJD, and Toyota. And unfortunately when it comes to recalls it’s not a matter of “fixing a known problem”. In all the trainings on how a recall is handled it goes off of cost. They don’t care about how much they make on repairs either that’s not even a fact on a mass recall. They look at how many injury lawsuits will cost VS how much it would cost for a recall. And unless the cost of the lawsuits is over a certain dollar amount compared to the amount to recall whatever part it is they won’t issue a recall. Even more messed up is that if there is injury’s or worse but it’s cheaper to pay the settlement money and force an NDA then that’s what they will do.

[@scottpinardi4991]

I don’t know if you’re allowed to say it on this channel but what’s the average cost if you’re out of warranty to have all this work done cab off etc. would love to know

[@JM-zd5cu]

Would a water pump leak cause loss of coolant AND white-ish smoke from the tailpipe when rapidly accelerating or starting from cold?

[@RyanMurphree-b7n]

So it looks like I have a leak at the rear fittings. If you are saying that everything needs to be replaced and I am looking at approx $6500. At that point should I just replace engine. Truck has 120k. Buying new and dealing with high interest rate I am thinking just replace the engine. Thoughts?

[@dustinellerbe4125]

You're a legend!

[@BenjaminHansen]

Legend? Not yet, but some day. (I think he's on 14. Lol) Followed!

[@mikebraz25]

Thi helped along with finding out the 2.7 and gen 4 of 5.0 has a wet belt for the oil pump, that I'll be staying away from f150s for the foreseeable future.

[@palmettobouy1]

Question. I had leak and over heating and Grey exhaust. I took truck in 3 months ago for a new turbo. Was fine for a while... today it's running hot. Coolant was low. Am I leaking on fittings?

[@J_J_Ander]

Got my flying wrenches vinyl on my 13 F150 back window.

[@mr.commander3947]

technician----mason,,, what state city you are at?? my 2018 expedition has a coolant leak ,,it has 140k miles on it. I did oil change to remove the oil filter, I saw orange color coolant leak by the water hose attach to engine near the drive belt..not quite sure is the water pump,

[@bartkusske3635]

Hi Mason I have a 2015 6.7 with 3000 MI. Mini fire truck. Keep getting a mass air flow code & the EGR temp sensor is reading -40 deg. I am struggling with it. Any idea?

[@benkerwood1187]

2019 expedition 73k miles. I’ve had for two months and I’ve already had the cam phasers replaced. I have added antifreeze 4 times in two months. I just put dye in it tonight but I couldn’t see anything leaking? Any ideas?? This is my family vehicle and I couldn’t be regretting getting rid of the highlander any more at this point. It has been a nightmare..

[@SeanKalist]

$3500-$6500. Might as well just throw in a rebuilt that has new/rebuilt turbos on it. I have 353000 original miles on my 2016 Expedition 3.5L Ecoboost. I'll run it till it blows up. Just doesn't make sense to drop a penny expensive hardware at 353000 miles. Plugs/i.e. basic stuff, I'll keep maintaining.

[@tagle2818]

Highly doubt you're putting a rebuilt for 6k.

[@505fastlife6]

My 2015 Expedition is leaking from those lines that go to back of the head. Does the cab need to be removed to replace these i cant find any other way?

[@bensutherland6871]

I love my 18 F-150 lariat but just the money I've spent on preventative maintenance I could have bought a nice used v-8 truck luckily I've had great service from my truck so far but I'm thinking of selling it and getting the v-8 or a 06 Silverado I've had 3 over the years with no major problems at all but for example Ford charged almost $600 just for a coolant flush and needs to be done every 30,000 miles sorry for rambling 😂 just spent $1000 on maintenance yesterday

[@jblaze114]

i have moisture on my vell housing from the right side (vac pump or valve cover) and left side (broken exhaust stud) but i will check those inner fittings

[@bethmichelich1344]

I enjoy all of your videos. But I have a question. I have a 2016 Super duty F250 4x4 with the 6.2 gas engine. "Is there a turbo charger available for that motor?" Thanks

[@zachightower6698]

Are either of these issues typically covered under a power train warranty.?

[@codywalter1136]

Question: Do you have to program the turbos after replacement? Im replacing a turbo on my friend's 2017 f150 3.5L lariat. It's got electric solenoid waste gates. I just wanted to double check, googling it didn't tell me i had to.

[@andybub45]

In all of your videos, it’s crazy how often you remove the cab. As a Toyota tech I’d want to quit if I had to pull cabs on Tacomas and Tundras all day 😂.

[@The2Time4792]

I agree it's a giant middle finger

[@seacradev5400]

So much easier though. You get access to everything. When my F-150 was "built" they even separated the cab from the frame. And while it's separated, they did there work, while the frame and body was cleaned up, blasted and painted, when all done mated the truck back together.

[@carbonking53]

Since Toyota has brought turbo and hybrid powerplants into the Tundra and Tacoma line, I'd say your days are going to get a lot worse from here forward.

[@seacradev5400]

@@carbonking53 Damn good response, couldn't said it better myself. Guess he never has tried to take a turbo off a F-150 with the cab on.

[@J0hnnyDee]

Thank you

[@tomasperez3413]

I have a 2018 Ford f-150 3.5 that has I see oil in coolant reservoir, do you what causing that?

[@edgardoescala]

I got a 2017 ford expedition ecobust and it’s leaking coolant on the exhaust, what would it be from I just change the oil and didn’t see no water in it

[@coryturner9140]

New manifolds…$4000. Thank goodness for drivetrain warranty because I would be doing this repair myself before I paid $4000 for new manifolds! The water pump took 3.5 hours on my 2013 f-150 and it really sucked with all of the charge air pipes!

[@johnyboybuddy1153]

I have a 2018 3.5 come in with a minor coolant leak, waterpump is dry, almost looks like the drip is coming off the front cover is that possible. Its got gray sealer on it like its been off before. truck has 89k miles on it

[@trueamerican7034]

Great information Mason, but these costs are exactly why people are leasing vehicles, instead of purchasing them. As a mechanic I agree with you but broke as$$ people can't afford to dump $3000-6500 into their vehicles which is about 50% of the value of the vehicle. This said if you don't have extra money or wrench yourself get the naturally aspirated V8.

[@bluvenm]

Well made video

[@lucassimon7039]

What about wastegate position sensor circuit high voltage after cam phaser replacement? I’ve already changed the sensor and no fix, any help?

[@SrHdezTrades]

Is it necessary to replace the coolant lines they aren’t leaking? I’ve checked and can see it’s dripping from the turbo I don’t have much money and don’t want to spend more than I’d like

[@stephanparis6887]

These damn water pumps leak on any engine, any trim, any year. from 2010 and up. Might as well replace them right after you pick up your F-150 off the dealership lot.

[@dougj.8288]

Why is it every time a ford engine is being worked on the cab is off… I mean at this point does ford remember what the hood was for.

[@mph5896]

I just pulled a 3.5 eco boost in an Expedition for replacement. I do not have the resources to pull the cab, so🤕. Honestly, its the worst engine pull I have ever done. I can see why techs pull the cab.

[@He2NawfMemphis]

Because you can’t get to shit every repair I’ve done on my engine has took me an entire Saturday and half of Sunday so I can see why they pull it

[@dopeman420]

Its not neccesarry, just easier

[@guyina4x499]

Mainly pads the bill. It's a small engine in a big truck.

[@tobyskipper78]

​@guyina4x499 honestly it pays the same either way but much easier pulling cab

[@agoodneighborautorepair2176]

Super good information and explanation.

[@ayoentertouch331]

I need help with my f 150 3.5 ecoboost I was told I need another engine .... the truck vibrate just driving . Do I really need a new engine

[@GeoffFansher]

Wait, so 2017+ no coolant fitting issues? So basically, it's water pump only? Did i understand this correctly??

[@erikwright197]

How much does dealer charge to replace water pump 2018 3.5L?

[@ofigue22]

Question my 13 F150 ecoboost is overheating when driving not when it's idling what can it be? All coolant is shooting back up into the reserver? Any idea?

[@doc7amod]

Thank you sir for sharing your experience 🫡

[@thewayidoit8895]

So you have to remove the body to do it easily??

[@Chevydude1982]

Its stupid to not replace both considering all the work u have to do to get to them. Thats like needing to change a water pump on a later model ohc 4 cyl and not replacing the the timing belt,tensioner and idler y u have everything apart.

[@jimmydu2549]

My leak is from the radiator where the plastic meets. Also got a leak from the y connector.

[@edwardmilano4610]

My truck is in for the turbo fitting repair. Do most ford dealer shops replace the other fittings, lines oil supply filter without being told? Or do you have to be specific when bringing truck in? I tried mentioning to the counter service guy. He didn't seem to be listening to me and not be very informed. I watched your video and want all the nearby parts fixed while they have the engine torn apart. I understand alot of customers think they know everything but it seems not all ford techs or shops are the same. Wish I could bring my truck down to you! Not looking forward to paying thousands for a coolant leak.

[@scottpinardi4991]

Imagine burying a weak link like a water pump into an engine like that. Yeah pump cost $146, but it cost you $10,000 in labor. Stupid. an absolute shame that you have to tear any truck down that far, I don’t care what anybody says it’s all by design that’s how they suck it back into the dealership so the average guy who doesn’t have a lift can’t do it.

[@brucetyerman270]

My 2017 f150 3.5l ecoboost had the turbo leak coolant & oil feed at the block with 170,000 km's though. I bought it at 160,000 so who knows what was done to it and by whom 🤷🏻‍♂️ has the startup rattle so I'm in the middle of replacing everything timing (2021 phasers) including all turbo seals tubes are fine (SS) & fittings at block, Full race cast SS ceramic manifold with CTS turbo adapters while I'm in there.

[@rickconner9864]

Where are you located I’ve got an 2014 with a 3.5 ecoboost that needs your help!!

[@seacradev5400]

And the line out of the reservoir is notorious, instead of replacing the whole line, you can get a pick and remove the seal and put a replacement in, save a bunch of money.

[@MG-wv7un]

Is there a video on this? Mine’s leaking from the elbow press fitting below the reservoir tank. Thanks

[@seacradev5400]

@@MG-wv7un yes search here, its better to just Google it and it should be easier to find the video. It's been years since I've done mine. My reservoir was leaking bad and when I saw the price for a new line, I knew there had to be an alternative.

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[@ThuggBoi69]

Damn I wish you were my mechanic you seem to know whats up

[@JimA.77]

Thanks!

[@MrTaylorfenoglio]

bro its like you are in my head because i was just looking for my coolant leak yesterday. mine must be hitting my ehost because you can smell it when its hot. i also noticed coolant near my oil pan. so maybe its going down the turbo line onto the oil pan? also some googling pointed towards maybe the heater coil? i smell it most when the heater is on.

[@glenncivale6824]

I'm a Marine Tech but usually do all my own auto work. I recently got a 2011 supercrew with the 3.5 Eco (167k). Carax shows it had a Timing Job and W pump about 20k ago. I'm torn down now and awaiting an alternator. Fenderwell lining is out too. Ive had a smell coolant leak but no visual anywhere. Turbo's are dry. I reached up behind the left cylinder head and? You guessed it, coolant line was soaked. My fearfull question- Is there enough access to change that fitting ? Maybe with the intake and V covers off? I also have leaky V covers anyway and thought if I need to pull the intake, I can also clean my exhaust valves. Thanks, Glenn

[@motox947]

So I have the fitting on the back of the head leaking ever so slightly, I should replace all that stuff? It's a 12 3.5 eco

[@tagle2818]

Yes

[@hugomigueliii1182]

How much should this cost me to fix at a technicians?

[@Armydude2017]

my 13 f150 3.5 sounds like my pump bearings are going. bad leak started about the same time. loosing about gal a day. dealership quoted little over $700 parts and labor for the job 🤦‍♂️

[@relikvija]

Dealership said it's a water pump that's leaking coolant, 138k miles

[@davidkolb1942]

Why is it that every video I see about eco boost coolant leaks the cab has been removed???

[@a_life_painted_with_color]

Kinda sucks you didn't include the links for the 3.5 ecoboost parts

[@cedricbarber3903]

Changing that water pump on mines is really hell I have a 2012 F150 3.5 Turbo I caught hell changing the water pump the problem I'm having now is that I cannot burp it I tried everything to get this air out my system and it still giving me the flux when I go up hills the heat indicator will attack out when I level off it comes back down someone told me that I could possibly have a blown head I have no indications of that although you know they said it could be going out my exhaust but seem like I was smell the antifreeze coming out their exhaust or whatever but I'm not please figure this situation out

[@sand0can1]

Well if you are going to replace the manifold because of stud that you can replace why not replace the whole f-in engine???

[@shotgunz124]

Shit crazy high

[@Autoinfo89]

In your opinion what F150 would you buy? Year model and motor/trans?

[@chownzi2461]

2015-2017 f150 5.0 6spd

[@cliffordlebel2977]

How’s the reliability on the 2.7? I don’t see you talk about that engine much, hoping that’s a good thing.

[@seacradev5400]

Check out "I do cars" he recently tore down his first 2.7, was so impressed he bet his viewers that throwing a rod or anything out of this engine would be impossible. Was impressed with the engineering overkill, but was not impressed with the oil belt.

[@danielkingery2894]

"Stealership"