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

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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Problem overview

An oil leak may develop from the the right side head gasket. Oil from this type of leak will commonly drip onto the starter. Our technician tell us an updated head gasket is available to correct this concern.

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Ford Excursion vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

Average mileage: 141,432 miles

(160 - 194,000)

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Head Gasket Replacement

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

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