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Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel Removed
2014 Ford F-150 FX2, 2D PickupSECTION Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel Removed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Examine the following areas for oil leakage:
- Crankshaft rear seal
- Crankshaft rear seal retainer
- Flexplate mounting bolt holes (with flexplate installed)
- Oil passage end plugs
Oil leaks at crimped seams in sheet metal parts and cracks in cast or stamped parts can be detected when using the Gasoline Engine Oil Dye method.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.