Sponsored by Custom Performance Engineering Build Thread ... We’re the premiere Ford Focus ST forum with discussions on the 2013+ Focus ST. Join the community and see the latest news, photos, videos, classifieds, reviews, events and more! ... RS Intake w/green filter-Ford 63MM TB-Fswerks 4-1 header-Fswerks Stealth Exhaust-Focus Power Tune-COBB RMM- Steeda RSB ... Ford Focus ST Forum 62K+ members. Another very noticeable sign that the oil filter housing gasket is in need of replacement is oil dripping from the filter. It is engine oil for sure. I know the Focus ST have a problem with the Oil Filter Housing makes a screeching/whistling noise and goes when you pull the stick out. Is this covered by 60000mi/5yr powertrain warranty? Im not sure what else, but they did have to change the oil for whatever they did. Among other issues this can be caused by a failing oil filter housing gasket. Hard to tell. They think main seal. Oil leak #1, Front timing cover 33k miles 2015 Focus. The worst leak was from Oil Filter Housing Gasket, plus it dripped on the exhaust - stinky! Oil Leak Hi everybody, the car is going to the dealership later today, but does anybody know what could cause an oil leak around the pan and filter? They have the car so i can't really dig into it. They pulled the oil filter housing to do the job. ... step would be removing the oil filter and makeing sure there is not a prvious gasket stuck o nthe adapter from the old oil filter thus double gasketing and leaking. Took my WK2 for service today at a local shot and technician found oil leak formed a tiny puddle around oil filter housing base. Sent from another garage. Oil dripping from the filter. Oil leaking from filter housing. The leaks were not major, no drip on the driveway. Can dealer lie about warranty coverage(i.e. After researching, I found that the thermostat housing likes to go out, in my case due to an oil leak from shitty valve cover gaskets letting the hot oil drip on the cheap plastic housing. The highest point of oil that I could see was about halfway down the filter, and covered the entire bottom of the pan. Just remove the top bolt to pull the cooler off the oil filter housing. Volvo XC100 Forum NEW! About a year ago I replaced every oil gasket I could find leaking. Next step would be to use brake cleaner and clean the area very well. (Couldn't even drive the car.) Jump to Latest Follow ... Hello everyone, I noticed this post as I have been having the same issue with oil beginning to leak around my oil filter cap. It absolutely did not leak prior to repair. I can see the oil pool formed near the base of oil cooler housing. I think main seal would drip out the bottom and not the side. 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