While admiring my 5.0 I noticed some brake fluid spilled on the

reservoir and some on the cap too. I do not think it leaked out but was spilled instead.

Is the brake fluid filled at the factory or it is topped up at PDI?

I cleaned it all off with a damp towel and will monitor the situation.

 

filled at factory. Most likely spillage as you said.

just wipe it off and be very careful not to let that rag or paper towel contact your paint

 

I've wiped this off a couple times already.

 

the you may have some seapage from the cap or the seam.

Mine is doing the same thing. I am not really concerned about it however.

 

They've been doing this since 2005.. you have to take some out (a turkey baster works well) so that the level is below the top fill line. Then it'll be fine.

 

Just came back from wiping off a little bit more that was around the seam.

I am glad it is not just mine, I was getting ready to call the dealer about a leak!

 

Quit with the 4g cornering and you shouldn't have a problem.

 

That's like telling picaso not to paint. I can't stop!
(man if my car could pull 4g's I would be the happiest dude ever)

 

+1
This works.
Once you bring it down a little it is much better.
I also put a thicker gasket in my cap.

 

Yeah, my fix on the 07 was to run the fluid between the low and high levels. Never had the trouble again.

 

Hi.
OK, I know you haven't been here long but..
First...
Whatever the OP chose to do was done a long time ago.
Second...
Half of all your posts recommend doing Do It Yourself service to brand new cars still under full factory warranty.
What's up with that?
Third...
If he doesn't want the dealer to put the fluid at a lower level and wants to use the baster, FINE...
The fluid DOES NOT need to be flushed.
BTW your links are good, but they are not germane to the situations.
Please keep studying auto mechanics.
Your interest is appreciated, but perhaps you need a little more experience to advise.

 

I thought Ford had corrected this problem. I had this same thing happen on my '07 GT, as did many others. Finally did remove some of the fluid and it stopped. I have not noticed this problem, yet, Good reminder for me to go check...