Paddy80 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 It couldnt have happened at a worse place or time. It overheated and went into limp on a narrow part of the trans Canada in glacier national park. It has been towed hope the motor isnt fried. On second thought my family is lucky to be alive had a few narrow misses with big trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boredinbirmingham Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 It couldnt have happened at a worse place or time. It overheated and went into limp on a narrow part of the trans Canada in glacier national park. It has been towed hope the motor isnt fried. On second thought my family is lucky to be alive had a few narrow misses with big trucks.Any ideas as to what happened? How long and how many miles have you had it for? That really sucks, sounds like youre on a vacation as well, I hope it gets sorted out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy80 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hey thanks, it has about 5000miles, it boiled the coolant out from somewhere. It happened in a construction zone I had to drive quite a way to find a reasonably safe spot to turn off. There are a lot of “recently Canadian” truck drivers here, they pass on the shoulders because they have no idea what they are doing. It was quite an experience. Lincoln roadside assistance was great thankfully I had cell service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy80 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 The problem was an improperly installed hose clamp, human error from the factory. So the clamp will be reinstalled and I’ll be sent on my way with a boiled motor. To say that I’m disappointed is an understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 The problem was an improperly installed hose clamp, human error from the factory. So the clamp will be reinstalled and Ill be sent on my way with a boiled motor. To say that Im disappointed is an understatement. I wouldnt worry about engine damage. For one you have a 7/70 Powertrain warranty and if something was damaged it will show well before then. Also, those engines have fail safe cooling and go into a cylinder head protection mode when overheated. I hate that it happened and glad everyone is ok, but I wouldnt worry too much about damage. Remember the Cadillac North Star commercials with the drive 50 miles with no coolant. Same theory here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Exactly. It sucks and was terribly inconvenient but should not be an ongoing concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy80 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 I wouldnt worry about engine damage. For one you have a 7/70 Powertrain warranty and if something was damaged it will show well before then. Also, those engines have fail safe cooling and go into a cylinder head protection mode when overheated. I hate that it happened and glad everyone is ok, but I wouldnt worry too much about damage. Remember the Cadillac North Star commercials with the drive 50 miles with no coolant. Same theory here. It’ll probably be better after the fix, the engine fan was always running and I had no idea why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy80 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Thread update... I filed an expense report with Lincoln for a hotel room and dinner for leaving stranded. Surprisingly I havent heard a thing. Hmmmmm. Makes me wonder if Lincoln will come good on this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boredinbirmingham Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 So did your fan ever run when the engine was off? Mine came on today in the garage a couple minutes after turning off the engine, scared me to death. I started the vehicle and let it run about 30 seconds and shut it down and the fan didnt come back on after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navi657 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Itll probably be better after the fix, the engine fan was always running and I had no idea why.Could be turbo related maybe?I had a S-Class that started doing that after a dealer service. Turned out that tech forget to refill one of the turbocharger coolant tanks; so the fan started running even after the engine was turned off in order to keep turbo cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boredinbirmingham Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Could be turbo related maybe? I had a S-Class that started doing that after a dealer service. Turned out that tech forget to refill one of the turbocharger coolant tanks; so the fan started running even after the engine was turned off in order to keep turbo cool... Interesting since I just had the first service done two days ago. Ill ceck the manual for any serviceable reservoirs and check them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boredinbirmingham Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 FYI the cooling is all one system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy80 Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 8:38 AM, Paddy80 said: Thread update... I filed an expense report with Lincoln for a hotel room and dinner for leaving stranded. Surprisingly I havent heard a thing. Hmmmmm. Makes me wonder if Lincoln will come good on this??? Lincoln sent me my expenses, with a nice letter including an apology. Paid for my dinner drinks and stay for the night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Paddy80 said: Lincoln sent me my expenses, with a nice letter including an apology. Paid for my dinner drinks and stay for the night. Hi Paddy. Happy to hear it all worked out in the end. My experiences with Lincoln/Lincoln Concierge have also been very good. Good luck! Edited December 7, 2018 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 That’s good business. Glad they stepped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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