2.3L turbo is shot [CLOSED DUE TO INSULTING BEHAVIOR BY OP & OTHERS. BANS INSTITUTED]

[JBBP]

The good part is that it is just a turbo swap and not the whole engine. It seems like the 2.3L that have issues are within the first 100 miles or so...real early. Get past that and you're most likely home free and enjoying a reliable engine. At least it failed before you took possession and were on your way home. You get this out of the way and you'll have a reliable vehicle.

Yes, thank you! I need all the good vibes I can get.

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[NC_Pinz]

Yes, thank you! I need all the good vibes I can get.

It really is a good engine. I've enjoyed having it in my OBX with Squatch. Even with the auto. It is better it happened before you were on the road home...you'd be extra pissed if it left you stranded.

 

[Overboost]

Great to have your insight. Are you by chance following the thread of the @60 2.7s with blown valves? What's your guess on whether this might become a recall?

From what I’ve read, these all failed at low mileage. Ford will show that the issue was confined to a certain batch. Any that fail will be replaced. I don’t see a recall happening…but there’s a first for everything.

 

[Ecobeast]

These seems to be fairly isolated to the Bronco so the problem being due to sitting is at least plausible. I had a 5th gen Ranger and spent plenty of time over on that forum. Very rarely read about blown turbos on the Ranger. The 2.3 is the better engine in my opinion so other than this they are pretty reliable. Only issue that seems widespread is fuel dilution.

 

[Lil Red Broncette]

Yup it sat there and if it’s designed anything like the 6.0 with a unison ring they rust together. They can be disassembled and cleaned if it’s a unison ring issue but in a new vehicle they probably would rather not. As we have one of each I’m trying to keep up on any issues. Both of ours are Dailey drivers so hoping that helps some.

This is great to know it isn't good to sit. Having multiple vehicles, I am careful to drive all regularly as I know sitting isn't good and haven't had issues. Often when I was away for extended periods, I had vehicles started to drive out moisture. Hopefully this doesn't mean these are even more sensitive to sitting.

 

[DD214]

Got nothing to add other than i feel for you. Sorry it happened.

 

[FormerJeepJunkie]

Shit happens. Tell me why a decent amount of 2.3 turbos are failing and why a few of them have come off dirt or ice mountain?
Let’s also remember cars on lots get driven- moved around, test driven, etc. Mountain broncos sit. And sit. And sit. And in fairly extreme conditions.

Yes, this. I worked in the car business for years. Cars rarely sit as they are for more than a week or so. People test drive, lots get moved around, things get checked out. Even if that one doesn’t sell, the 2 next to it might, so you’ve got to move 2 to fill that spot. Trust me- they get attention. I had a boss that would make us line them up each Saturday, rain or shine.

 

[BroncMe]

plan for customization of my basequatch in year ten is a coyote. I grew up in Jasper IN where rebuilt engine swaps for trucks are as natural as the spring rain

 

[Overboost]

Yes, this. I worked in the car business for years. Cars rarely sit as they are for more than a week or so. People test drive, lots get moved around, things get checked out. Even if that one doesn’t sell, the 2 next to it might, so you’ve got to move 2 to fill that spot. Trust me- they get attention. I had a boss that would make us line them up each Saturday, rain or shine.

These vehicles haven’t been on dealer lots - they have been sitting outdoors in a holding yard waiting on parts.

 

[FormerJeepJunkie]

These vehicles haven’t been on dealer lots - they have been sitting outdoors in a holding yard waiting on parts.

Right, right. That’s what I was trying to say. Sitting on dirt mountain is not the same as a car lot. One moves- the other sits.

 

[F OR D]

sorry man. shit does happen, hope you get sorted and they do something extra for you.

 

[Moto26]

And you formerly know this, how?

Sounds like he still knows this.

 

[22OBX]

From what I’ve read, these all failed at low mileage. Ford will show that the issue was confined to a certain batch. Any that fail will be replaced. I don’t see a recall happening…but there’s a first for everything.

Great to have your insight. Are you by chance following the thread of the @60 2.7s with blown valves? What's your guess on whether this might become a recall?

Just read up on the Eco Diesel failures and the troubles with the Diesels in the Nissans and many other engines through the years. Rarely full recalls. I think I would rather have a engine fail and get a entirely new engine vs pulling and replacing heads.

 

[mpeugeot]

At least he doesn't have to wait for 2 turbos to be replaced.

 

[Natai]

Silver lining:

Your dealer caught it during the pre-delivery inspection, and you didn’t drive home a brand-new Bronco only to find out a few days later than you had to get it towed back due to a failure.

My first thought as well.

We've seen a few reports of bad turbos on the 2.3, usually failing within the first 100 miles. I consider it a good sign that dealers are catching this before delivery. Personally, I'd much rather wait a few days extra before pickup. Much better than picking it up, discovering the problem, taking it back, waiting for repairs, then picking it up again.

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