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2026. 6. 30. 작업

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How can an oil plug just fall out after three months and 3,000 miles and the car has just 35,000 miles on it, 2014 Ford Escape

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It definitely could have worked it's way (the drain bolt) over the three month period from the previous change. The cause would be an improperly torqued oil drain bolt. It wouldn't be the first time. Getting together evidence that it IS their fault is impossible. So, to clearly answer this question What could cause the oil plug to just come out, if not for that company's possible negligence or shoddy workmanship? Oil drain plug was not tightened properly upon its last placement. Regarding the negligence. It's impossible to say. Your other question Have we just driven the car too many miles to assign blame to any party? Can't be answered. This seems more legal. You can probably read some legal verbiage associated with your work order, if you still have it, and determine the answer to that question.