Just noticed a small oil spot on the garage floor this afternoon.
Put my 2017 Edge Sport on ramps to take a look.....
Looks like it is coming from the oil pan sealing surface. Only on the rear section of the oil pan.
I really inspected everything in the area of the leak to ensure the oil isn't coming from somewhere else and just running along the oil pan - to - engine junction.
It's definitely coming from the oil pan.
Yes, this oil pan is made of a composite plastic material.
Interesting that the 2.7L block is made of very very strong CGI (compacted graphite iron), but the oil pan is plastic.
The 2.7L is a great engine.
I'm loving this vehicle, love the 2.7L twin turbo torque!
BUT, it's very disappointing to have an oil leak at 3000 miles. But I realize that this is a simple fix...easy to get to as well. I'm glad this oil leak isn't anything that would require extensive disassembly of the engine.
Interesting that I'm reading that the whole oil pan is usually replaced during repair?
I'll keep everyone posted on my experience.
