Myriad Ford EcoBoost engine issues have surfaced over the past several years, ranging from carbon buildup to coolant leaks in Ford’s 1.5L I-4 EcoBoost, 1.6L I-4 EcoBoost, and 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost engines used in a variety of vehicles including the Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Ford Edge, Lincoln MKC, and Lincoln MKZ, which have in turn prompted some lawsuits. Experienced Ford technician and YouTuber Ford Tech Makuloco covered some of these problems, and now another ailing Ford F-150 with the 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost appeared in his bay, but thankfully, this time it’s a relatively easy fix.
The vehicle in question presents with excessive white smoke out of the exhaust pipe on cold starts, indicating that it is burning oil after sitting overnight. According to a bulletin from Ford, replacing the oil supply tube that feeds into the driver’s side turbocharger will fix the problem. This may be due to oil being allowed to enter into the left side turbo housing, which would cause it to burn up on a cold start.
The veteran technician gets his hands on a new turbo oil supply tube, and he notes that they look exactly the same; however, the supply side on the new part only has one O-ring as opposed to the two O-rings found on the original part.
Thankfully, the part is easily accessible, making it a simple part to swap out. The technician does so, then leaves the Ford F-150 to cold soak overnight. Upon startup, the vehicle does throw some steam out of its tailpipe, but the bluish smoke is gone, indicating that the pickup is no longer burning oil.
“So there you have it,” the tech says. “It is a confirmed fix on the 2.7L EcoBoost engines.”
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Thanks for the info. You are very helpful and I appreciate your advice
Hi I have a question
I have a 2015 f150 2.7ecoboost.recentlymy check engine light came on and the the Ford mechanic said it is an issue with the ecoboost. What should I expect as far as repairs go
Does it take more to fix a 2015-2017 vs 2018-2020? I see more parts required and antifreeze listed?
Was done to myf150 and blue smoke still bellows out every morning from a cold start! 😡
I had that done to my Ford F 150 and it DID NOT take care of the blue smoke exhaust problem.
Now I am told I need a total long block replacement.
A few of these comments are exactly why I’m hesitant to invest in the oil tube fix. Odds seem good that it won’t fix the problem.
I had the repair done at the dealer on my 2019 F150 2.7 litre engine last year because of smoke coming from my exhaust pipe. I’ve been back at the dealer twice for the same problem and they can’t figure it out. My dealer said we’ll have to wait and see if engineering will have a fix in the future. My truck only has 68000 kilomiters. Any help from you would be appreciated as I only have a warranty on the truck until the end of June,2024. Thanks
I Have a 2018 Ford Raptor 3.5 ecoboost, I have white smoke coming out of my exhaust on cold start. My thoughts are either the head gasket is leaking, or maybe the turbo is giving out. Not really sure what it is…
I have the Ford F150 eco-boost 2015 I have the 2.7 L engine, twin turbo I have replaced both turbos along with both of the oil rods that they’re talking about in the video. I have replaced the alternator. I have replaced everything that they said could be wrong with it. I’ve had my head checked. I’ve had my gaskets kind of looked at to the best of their ability, I’m still having white smoke on cold for a little while after having the turbo replaced and it just started again and it’s only been three months. Nobody knows what to do to fix it. I have the Eco boost and when stopping at a red light it works when it wants to it will kick off like it’s supposed to sometimes , I’ve noticed if I’ve sat in the sun for too long my truck will start below the white please somebody help
Also my truck drinks oil, I add a court every 8 to 10 days and there’s no oil in the driveway…
SHOULD INCLUDE PART NUMBER 2 FORD DEALERS GAVE ME WRONG PART EVEN KNOW THEY HAD VIN NUMBER. NEED TO TELL PARTS MAN MODIFIED PART.HAD TO PUT BACK TOGEATHER WAITING FOR NEW PART TO COME IN.