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1990 Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak

The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak. Leaking oil may accumulate on the exhaust system resulting in a burning smell. Replacing the gasket should correct this leak.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects model years 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, .

257 people reported this problem

  • 1990 214,533 Miles
    oil pan leak, EZ fix, 20$ part and for anyone doing it yourself YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PULL THE EXHAUST, take loose the oil pump (not off) and the pan will drop down. 9 f/lbs torque to reinstall, do NOT overtighten. 2 hour job at the MOST with NO air tools and jackstands, the old fashioned way :)
  • 1990 135,000 Miles
    The oil started leaking like a flood, it was the oil pan gasket and an expensive repair.. now just a few months later, I have the exact same problem. Leaks about a quart of oil every 30 miles driven.. when the mechanic put it up on the hoist, we could see a large portion of the gasket pushed right out from the pan...
  • 1990 93,000 Miles
    Not visible , small leak burns off on exhaust manifold
  • 1990 62,140 Miles
    We noticed a burning smell when we shut the engine down. Ford said the oil pan was leaking and they would charge $ 288 to fix it. $ 210 of that is labor which sounds a little high.
  • 1990 145,000 Miles
    Engine oil pan gasket leaking.Replace gasket.
  • 1990 156,477 Miles
    Oil leak on starter
  • 1990 0 Miles
    Every gasket on this car leaks. Sometimes really bad and sometimes just a little. Oil Pan,Transmission Pan, Water Pump and Thermostat Housing, Valve Covers and I'm sure other things I haven't found yet. Mileage is 103,000. Car looks nice abd runs well as long as I keep cleaning and filling fluids all the time. I'm sorry I bought it.
  • 1990 50,000 Miles
    this car has been nothing but a problem from the day we bought new.
  • 1990 60,000 Miles
    Minor amount of leaking on oil pan gasket
  • 1990 168,000 Miles
    Car has a huge leak underneath causing my car to smoke. Told it was coming from oil pan gasket and crank pulley.
  • 1990 140,000 Miles
    oil leak in oil pan gasket leaking onto manfolds smoking
  • 1990 52,000 Miles
    small leak, notice few drops at first, then size of a golf ball overnight, down a quart every 3000 miles
  • 1990 77,546 Miles
    oil pan leak. plastic filler cracked behind starter, have to pull exaust y pipe. tried the oil pump trick no good ...what a pain in the butt
  • 1990 112,000 Miles
    $ 400 later and waiting for next mechanical problem.
  • 1990 108,000 Miles
    Was told by Ford I have an oil pan leak, have not had the money to get fixed yet. They kill you with labor.
  • 1990 15,000 Miles
    oil pan gasket leaks on to exhaust
  • 1990 117,000 Miles
    The oil pan gasket leaked. Cost $ 350 to replace. Next day the engine light came on. Still dealing with that.
  • 1990 75,907 Miles
    oil leaking cost 253.28
  • 1990 95,000 Miles
    Leaking oil out oil pan gasket. Gasket replaced, problem seems to be solved.
  • 1990 0 Miles
    Oil was everywhere on the engine and burning not to mention always leaving a huge puddle where ever I parked... I have to keep checking to make sure I have enough to avoid damage...

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