..Noticed last few times I had been under the MH doing various maintenance tasks, that there seemed to be some kind of oil on the AC compressor (dash air) on the front of the engine, near the bottom of it.
Anyway, since the Ford 'bumper-to-bumper' warranty on the chassis was getting ready to end in a few weeks, yesterday I took it to the Ford dealer. Had them do regular service (oil change, chassis lube, 21 point inspection, etc), and check out the AC compressor.
Well, lo and behold, they find that indeed the compressor is leaking oil, and needs to be replaced. They had to order the new compressor, it will be here in a few days. I'll bringing the MH back next week for them to install it.
Best part: The entire repair bill ($1300 total), will be on Ford's dime, not mine! Had I waited just a few more weeks, the warranty would have ended, and I would have got to pay for that one. Woohooo, for ONCE, a warranty works out in MY favor, haha! Score one for the little guy.
๐Anyway, guess the only point I have here is: Anyone with a Class A MH built on a later model Ford F53 chassis, you might wanna crawl under and have a look at the AC compressor on the front of your V10, check for any oil leakage. Preferably, before your warranty ends if it hasn't already. I am very, very glad I got this taken care of while it is still under warranty. Warranties normally don't work out this way for us, haha.
Will and Cheryl
2021 Newmar Baystar 3014 on F53 (7.3 V8) Chassis ("Brook")
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK ("Wilbur")
