Oil May Leak Onto Starter From Passenger-Side Head Gasket on Ford F-150

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Oil leaks from the right-side cylinder head gasket are common. Oil from this type of leak will commonly drip onto the starter. The solution to addressing this issue is to install updated head gaskets. When replacing a head gasket on a V6 or V8 engine you should always replace both the right and left-side gaskets.

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