Rextang Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Picked up my new Edge Sport on Tuesday, drove it 470 miles in 5 days. Love how quiet and smooth it is at any speed. Love how it doesn't need to downshift with mild acceleration even on the highway. Unfortunately, coming home tonight, after accelerating out of a right hand turn (not hard) something went pffffft.... like the car passed gas! No more turbos. No check engine light. Ran a vehicle health report, says all is good..... Right after it happened, I tried to see if any turbo plumbing had disconnected, but from what little I can see, everything appears ok. Pulled the dipstick and removed a bit of silicone RTV that was adhered to the end of it. Opened the oil fill cap and smoke was coming out. Not billowing, but who knows what it was because it did not smell and maybe it is normal after driving on the open road for an hour, I don't know. The engine temp (or cylinder head temp as it may be) gage on the dash shows normal. Took it for a short ride an hr later and the car idles smoothly, but it has to wind up more to get going and as expected, is gutless without the turbos. I bet I'll see lots of eco before I get my boost back. Gotta wait until Monday. Stay tuned. Guess this is what comes when you are on the cutting "Edge" of new technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Actually there is a TSB that just came out for this issue. One of the pipes from the charge air cooler has come loose, easy fix. This also was an issue with the Explorer Sport and Fusion 2.0L when they first came out. These engines put out quite a bit of boost so all the plumbing needs to be tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rextang Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Actually there is a TSB that just came out for this issue. One of the pipes from the charge air cooler has come loose, easy fix. This also was an issue with the Explorer Sport and Fusion 2.0L when they first came out. These engines put out quite a bit of boost so all the plumbing needs to be tight. Thanks for letting me know Magnetic. I was able to stick my phone down and aim it at the intercooler and you were right, the charge air pipe was off. I did my best to put it back on and tighten it up. We'll see how well it holds up. Access to the hose clamp is troublesome (had to pull out the air box). I'm left with a bonus part that fell off the hose clamp. Some kind of retainer. I'll have to take it to the dealer and let them fix it the right way. Edited May 3, 2015 by Rextang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS6Fury Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I had the same thing just happen to me, but was a combo of things. Check engine light came on after 150 miles on the odometer, my brother scanned it, and came up with some sort of solenoid connection issue (or to some sort). Driving home from work and went to go merge into a lane and boom!!!! Something exploded in the engine compartment and lost the use of the turbo. Was like driving a snail the rest of the way back home. All said and done apparently the solenoid was defective, allowing waste gate to remain open, and overboosted the car blowing the hose clear off. Back together now and running good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab2g Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I had the same thing just happen to me, but was a combo of things. Check engine light came on after 150 miles on the odometer, my brother scanned it, and came up with some sort of solenoid connection issue (or to some sort). Driving home from work and went to go merge into a lane and boom!!!! Something exploded in the engine compartment and lost the use of the turbo. Was like driving a snail the rest of the way back home. All said and done apparently the solenoid was defective, allowing waste gate to remain open, and overboosted the car blowing the hose clear off. Back together now and running good. I know that in general people don't come online and say that everything is working fine, so that skews how prevalent issues are. However, if this has happened to two people already, I'm guessing there's going to be more than just a TSB down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 More than a TSB? Like what exactly? Ford knows about the issue and has alerted dealers to be aware of it and how to correct it. It's actually not uncommon for turbo lines to come loose if not installed correctly or if the clamps are even a little under torqued or misaligned. There is a lot of pressure in those lines and they need a little extra attention when assembled. Like I said before, it's happened on other Ecoboost engines too when they first launched in those models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab2g Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 More than a TSB? Like what exactly? Ford knows about the issue and has alerted dealers to be aware of it and how to correct it. It's actually not uncommon for turbo lines to come loose if not installed correctly or if the clamps are even a little under torqued or misaligned. There is a lot of pressure in those lines and they need a little extra attention when assembled. Like I said before, it's happened on other Ecoboost engines too when they first launched in those models. recall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know how much boost the 2.7EB are running? Edited May 8, 2015 by blitz118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I suspect 9-10 psi max, that's the usual factory boost Ford is putting out on the EBs. Usually good for a solid 14-15 psi, with spikes up to 24-25 psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rextang Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 So just to update everyone, I haven't had a chance to take the car in. That said, I've put over 400 miles on it since my charge air hose blew off the intercooler and I'm without further incident. Looking back on the photos I took, there appears to be a white line painted on the hose, instructing the installer how far to push the hose onto the IC fitting. The little clip I still have as a souvenir appears to establish the distance from the end of the tube to where the hose clamp resides. The combination of these assembly aids theoretically creates a repeatable assembly process. I'm not convinced they set it up correctly or it is not entirely foolproof. In my case, the other end of this hose was not installed square to the engine side fitting, so I corrected that too while I was in there. At this point, since I have no further issues, I'm staying out of the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rextang Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Here are two photos. One shows the engine side that could have been a little better fitted at the factory and the other pic shows the problem side. You can make out the clip that holds the hose clamp at a distance from the end of the hose and the white line I mentioned in my previous post Edited May 8, 2015 by Rextang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 recall Doesn't really seem like a safety issue to warrant a recall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Experiencing sudden power loss can have not-so-fun consequences. Similar to the debate over throttle bodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professorfingers Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 This would be a good thing for the dealership to check during servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron1974 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Grrrr... I think my hose popped off. I went to hit the gas heard a loud boom, then no turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rextang Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Lovely when it happens on a weekend. You plan on taking it to the dealer? If not I can provide tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron1974 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) I was trying to tell from the pictures where this is. I need to let the engine cool a bit first. Edit: found it. Just need to let it cool and try to put it kback on. Edited June 14, 2015 by tron1974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rextang Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 It's underneath the air box. Follow the hose with your hand coming from the bottom of the box. It will be loose on the radiator side. Definitely let it cool first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennygee24 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Our turbo popped yesterday for the second time in two weeks. I'm really disappointed with this car so far. It's sitting at the dealer right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob97ag Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Actually there is a TSB that just came out for this issue. One of the pipes from the charge air cooler has come loose, easy fix. This also was an issue with the Explorer Sport and Fusion 2.0L when they first came out. These engines put out quite a bit of boost so all the plumbing needs to be tight. Doesn't that make it even more concerning, that it's still happening after being a known issue on a previous Eco Boost engine? Seems like a relatively minor issue in the grand scheme of things, but concerning at the same time that it's happened before and is easily preventable with simple instructions to "tighten things". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Probably just needs a clamp on it, a spring clamp like they put on at the factory is best, keeps pressure on the hose even and keeps it from splitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalm111 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 This happened to me about a week ago. Was accelerating on the highway, heard a 'hose popping off' sound and all of a sudden the car drove super sluggish. Took the car in to the dealer and had it back all fixed the same day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbillmh Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Actually there is a TSB that just came out for this issue. One of the pipes from the charge air cooler has come loose, easy fix. This also was an issue with the Explorer Sport and Fusion 2.0L when they first came out. These engines put out quite a bit of boost so all the plumbing needs to be tight. Does anyone know the TSB number or have the TSB text for this issue? I don't see any service bulleting for my VIN, when I look it up in ETIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron1974 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 There is no TSB. You should be able to take it in and they can put the hose back on and tighten the clamp. It's pretty easy to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rextang Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 At 5,800 miles it has happened again. And it happened on the weekend of course while merging onto a highway. I decided not to fix it myself and to take it in this time, so I'll provide an update when I get it back this afternoon. My advice to anyone experiencing this is to use S mode on the trans. S holds gears longer which you will need to accelerate since there isn't any boost. I drove it all weekend like this and survived. I think the charge air hose needs more than a hose clamp. This is becoming an annoyance more than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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