Heat shield biting my Fiesta 1.0l Ecoboost turbo coolant pipe

[Jeipii]

Hi,

I bough a used Fiesta with 125bhp Ecoboost couple of months ago. Since I'm aware that the engine can get destroyed in a case of coolant loss I decided to have a closer look at it today. I noticed that the coolant hose that is going from turbo to the radiator has been worn out a bit by the heat shield that is protecting it. The head shield has bitten 1-2 mm into the hose and I see that it might potentially cause a slow coolant leak. For now I haven't lost any coolant but since these engines seem to need a proper cooling all the time I'm a bit worried of these kind of small imperfections in the cooling system. Im going to get my hose changed asap.

 

Below is a picture of the hose and the heat shield.

[isetta]

I would be worried. as you know the reputation of these engines for self destruction when coolant leaks. don't take any chances

[Jethro_Tull]

Any engine goes south right quick if it drops its coolant.  Get that pipe replaced.

[Eatonm112]

If that's the coolant pipe that fits into the turbo you'll not be able to order it without buying a whole turbo from Ford anyway.

[isetta]

it's the rubber hose that needs doing, not the metal pipe

[Eatonm112]

Ha ha in that case you'll be fine to get the part from Ford. 

[ThaiFiesta]

Might be able to get it replaced under warranty as it looks like it was assembled that way. 

[Cragrat]

When I saw this post I had a look at mine. Same problem. Contacted Ford Main agent in Exeter (Vospers) as still in warranty , just. Very quickly booked in and hose replaced under warranty. The heat shield looks different and is better finished at the ends. Good service from Vospers.