Wish I'd known about all these PITA problems before I bought the 3.5EB. It sounds like just a big POS that I'm now stuck with. At least I have your videos to help me out when I start having all the problems. Thanks for taking the time to make them.
Well, I guess I am up the Transit creek without a paddle. $40k to go. It's actually been a nightmare, spent all day chasin' codes and about a week in and $1k later still chasin' codes. It's a freakin' nightmare. Very regretful.
I have a 2020 Transit Ecoboost. I've brought it into 2 Ford dealerships. I've had 2 Ford Master Technician's look at it. Pressure Test it and still can't find the leak. I'm temped to drive to wherever you are to look at it 😁
the ones that are hard to find are the rear heat bypass block and the coolant fittings but generally you just look for the crusty powder left by the coolant. they probably "didn't find it" because they didnt want to fix it because its a bear of a job.
Can you list the correct part numbers for those Jiffy-Tite connectors? I assume it's the same as the F150 but I want to be sure - Tasca says it doesn't fit my vehicle: BC3Z-6A968-C
I'm having this exact problem on my 2020 Ford Transit 350 with the EcoBoost where I am losing a lot of coolant I drive it highway miles and I also tow boats with it so it's running extra hot I just started having this coolant loss problem within the last 10,000 miles or so I had the system pressure tested and they said there's no leaks so I'm thinking it has to be one of these connectors that is the problem or more than one
After a road trip, I noticed the coolant was down in the degas bottle. Having just turned over 100K, I assumed it would be a water pump. After watching your great 'hard to find coolant leak' video, I found the leak by putting UV dye in the coolant and checking the turbos. Yep! The inside coolant fitting was leaking on the driver's side turbo. Question: Can the fittings be replaced with the turbos in place? How big of a repair is this? Might as well replace both fittings on both turbos.
you have to remove the turbos to replace them unfortunately and yes I recommend doing both and while you are there if you have the old style exhaust manifolds then go ahead and upgrade them to the new SS manifolds
I have a 2017 with a 3.7L that is leaking coolant right between the transmission and the engine, when apply air pressure on the reservoir tank the coolant start to pour thru two holes on the transmission bellhousing. There is any freeze plug in the back of the engine right behind the flex plate??
Thank you very much for responding to my comment on your other video and then creating this. I have never had a RUclips creator make a video tailored to my question. Thank you again. I think I only have one last question. Is it possible to get a visual on all of these fittings without disassembling anything?
@@medtec6747 I just went back and rewatched your exhaust stud, turbocharger, transmission installation video. I’m specifically focused on when you are trying to get that jiffy tite connection on the back of the turbo. Are these things similar to sharkbite plumbing fittings. Is it possible (fingers crossed) that the coolant line just needs to be pushed further in? I bought this transit with 127k miles on it. I’m at 134k now. I have paperwork from previous owner from a ford dealership stating turbos were replaced at 100k. Do you think it’s possible that they didn’t get that back fitting in completely and that is why I have a slow leak?
I have a 2015 3.7 base passenger van. Tensioner pulley broke on the move and lost the water pump for 30 seconds before I stop. After charging parts now I get coolant coming quickly down between engine and transmission seal before I start the van. Any idea?
sounds like you are leaking from the crossover tube that runs from the front to the back of the engine. When you take off the thermostat housing it can pull that tube out a bit maybe its coming from there?
@@medtec6747 thank you for your reply and all your helpful videos as always. I’m not sure what is the cross over tube you are referring to! Would this be a hose or the plastic tube underneath the upper manifold from top of thermostat housing to the back wall of engine?
Sir - I have a 2015 transit T250 3.5l and we changed the oil cooler due to oil in the coolant. We cleaned out all the old fluid and a couple of days later the oil/coolant mix came back. Do you think it could be residual oil or is there another issue we had not seen?
I have an ecoboost in my 2015 Transit with only 46000 miles with no problems so far and I love to drive it . I was wondering if the motor ever goes bad would it be possible to put a new 3.7 engine in it with out being to difficult ?
Do you have a video on the best way to access and open the radiator coolant drain plug for 2018 Ford Transit-250. Tips on doing it preferably without using a vehicle lift?
Wish I'd known about all these PITA problems before I bought the 3.5EB. It sounds like just a big POS that I'm now stuck with. At least I have your videos to help me out when I start having all the problems. Thanks for taking the time to make them.
Used market is red hot.
@@patrickbethel855 Yea except I have thousands invested in it as I converted it, plus what else is out there that's really any better.
@@HikerBiker True.
Here's another Transit tip. Do not buy this nightmare lol. Great video.
👍You are correct. CHEERS
@@richardcabitto5108 CHEERS! 🙂
Well, I guess I am up the Transit creek without a paddle. $40k to go.
It's actually been a nightmare, spent all day chasin' codes and about a week in and $1k later still chasin' codes. It's a freakin' nightmare. Very regretful.
I have a 2020 Transit Ecoboost. I've brought it into 2 Ford dealerships. I've had 2 Ford Master Technician's look at it. Pressure Test it and still can't find the leak. I'm temped to drive to wherever you are to look at it 😁
the ones that are hard to find are the rear heat bypass block and the coolant fittings but generally you just look for the crusty powder left by the coolant. they probably "didn't find it" because they didnt want to fix it because its a bear of a job.
Ahh the joys of working on ambulances they all turn into snowball jobs
Can you list the correct part numbers for those Jiffy-Tite connectors? I assume it's the same as the F150 but I want to be sure - Tasca says it doesn't fit my vehicle: BC3Z-6A968-C
I'm having this exact problem on my 2020 Ford Transit 350 with the EcoBoost where I am losing a lot of coolant I drive it highway miles and I also tow boats with it so it's running extra hot I just started having this coolant loss problem within the last 10,000 miles or so I had the system pressure tested and they said there's no leaks so I'm thinking it has to be one of these connectors that is the problem or more than one
After a road trip, I noticed the coolant was down in the degas bottle. Having just turned over 100K, I assumed it would be a water pump. After watching your great 'hard to find coolant leak' video, I found the leak by putting UV dye in the coolant and checking the turbos. Yep! The inside coolant fitting was leaking on the driver's side turbo. Question: Can the fittings be replaced with the turbos in place? How big of a repair is this? Might as well replace both fittings on both turbos.
you have to remove the turbos to replace them unfortunately and yes I recommend doing both and while you are there if you have the old style exhaust manifolds then go ahead and upgrade them to the new SS manifolds
Responding to my own question: My driver side turbo repair was about $2K, which replaced both coolant supply and return lines and all four connectors.
Transit tip of the day is I’m selling all three of mine and never buying another.
I feel ya 🤣
I have a 2017 with a 3.7L that is leaking coolant right between the transmission and the engine, when apply air pressure on the reservoir tank the coolant start to pour thru two holes on the transmission bellhousing. There is any freeze plug in the back of the engine right behind the flex plate??
Thank you very much for responding to my comment on your other video and then creating this. I have never had a RUclips creator make a video tailored to my question. Thank you again. I think I only have one last question. Is it possible to get a visual on all of these fittings without disassembling anything?
Yes its just a little difficult but yes you cam pretty much see them all from underneath
@@medtec6747 I just went back and rewatched your exhaust stud, turbocharger, transmission installation video. I’m specifically focused on when you are trying to get that jiffy tite connection on the back of the turbo. Are these things similar to sharkbite plumbing fittings. Is it possible (fingers crossed) that the coolant line just needs to be pushed further in? I bought this transit with 127k miles on it. I’m at 134k now. I have paperwork from previous owner from a ford dealership stating turbos were replaced at 100k. Do you think it’s possible that they didn’t get that back fitting in completely and that is why I have a slow leak?
I have a 2015 3.7 base passenger van. Tensioner pulley broke on the move and lost the water pump for 30 seconds before I stop. After charging parts now I get coolant coming quickly down between engine and transmission seal before I start the van. Any idea?
sounds like you are leaking from the crossover tube that runs from the front to the back of the engine. When you take off the thermostat housing it can pull that tube out a bit maybe its coming from there?
@@medtec6747 thank you for your reply and all your helpful videos as always. I’m not sure what is the cross over tube you are referring to! Would this be a hose or the plastic tube underneath the upper manifold from top of thermostat housing to the back wall of engine?
Where is your shop located?
Sir - I have a 2015 transit T250 3.5l and we changed the oil cooler due to oil in the coolant. We cleaned out all the old fluid and a couple of days later the oil/coolant mix came back. Do you think it could be residual oil or is there another issue we had not seen?
Sounds like you may have a leaking head gasket are you also having a coolant leak?
We have not seen a coolant leak just the sludge in the coolant bottle - we have not noticed any sludge seeping out anywhere not it mixed again
Sounds like you’re working on an E-3. Jesus
I have an ecoboost in my 2015 Transit with only 46000 miles with no problems so far and I love to drive it . I was wondering if the motor ever goes bad would it be possible to put a new 3.7 engine in it with out being to difficult ?
In theory you could it would require a 3.7 pcm and wiring harness and a 3.7 catalytic converter
why coolant get hot but car dont get heat up and found some coolant near catalytic converter any idea ?
Do you have a video on the best way to access and open the radiator coolant drain plug for 2018 Ford Transit-250.
Tips on doing it preferably without using a vehicle lift?
Anybody else care to comment about how involved the repair is to fix turbo coolant leaks on the vehicle?
I was quoted ~$3K, which seems about $500-$800 high.
I was quoted $1900
Oh boy.. 🤷♂️🤦♂️😩
At least it's not a 3.2 PS.