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Are oil leaks covered under the Ford powertrain warranty?

I just got a new Ford, and it’s already leaking oil! I feel like Ford should cover it. Are oil leaks covered by the powertrain warranty?

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Brittni Brinn · Updated on
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Your feelings are correct! In most cases, oil leaks are covered under the Ford powertrain warranty. Since your Ford is new, it should still be well within the five-year period covered by this part of your warranty.
However, your powertrain warranty will not cover oil leaks in the following cases:
  • Oil leak is due to wear and tear
  • Oil leak is a result of aftermarket modifications
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