robinlynn

The oil filler tube is a little broken and I think a piece of it went down the filler tube (long time ago). What should I do? One mechanic said the oil will eat it up. I know I have to get the tube/cover replaced soon, but can anyone advise me or had this happened to them before??

WJBertrand

I think Ford would have chosen an oil resistant polymer to make that oil tube out of, so no, I doubt the engine oil will "eat it up". Having said that, the piece of plastic will probably just stay in the sump and cause no harm. The oil pump pick up screen will stop it getting into the oil pump or anywhere else in the system.

If it were my car I'd drain the oil through some window screen at the next oil change and see if it comes out with the old oil.

robinlynn

Thanks so much for the information. I have had the oil changed about 3 times since it happened so hopefully the plastic has already drained out. Also, the oil filler is broken some at the very top and I plan to get that replaced before too long, but the whole cover has to be replaced because it's made altogether. Ford quoted me $300, but a regular mechanic probably will be cheaper. I have heard some people don't even get their broken fillers replaced, but I am leary. What would you do?

WJBertrand

I'd get it fixed correctly. Besides the possibility of dirt getting in the engine if it's not sealing properly or if the cap is not screwing on securely, there is the possibility of oil getting blown out. Best case, there is an oil mess under the hood, worst case would be a potential engine fire.

robinlynn

Yikes.....I certainly will be checking with the right mechanic to get it replaced to prevent anything else happening. I don't need problems such as that, however it might be about a month before I can get it done. Thanks for the info.