2.7L blown engine failure list . . 68 so far [Updated: December 13, 2022]

[phocion]

Ford claims to be pretty tech-savvy today; maybe they beamed a fix over the satellite?

All they had to do was remove the "blow up" GOAT mode.

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[Snowdogyyz]

All they had to do was remove the "blow up" GOAT mode.

It was the GONT mode. Go Over No Terrain.

 

[SPITmadFIRE]

GRAT mode: Go Right to an Authorized Technician

 

[Benzo520]

What is your engine build date?

Hope this helps

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

Totally incorrect. Try 31 out of dozens on this forum.

You can't measure anything by that standard.

First It's not even 31 on this forum, cause some of those reported are are 2nd hand sources, ones even an off rodeo vehicle that is speculated as to how it died. Others joined at time of failure, which is totally normal, when shit goes sideways people go to the internet for help. But that completely skews the "on this forum" aspect of a count.

Only Ford knows the real numbers and I highly doubt they will share.

 

[VictoryLights]

Hope this helps

Yep, gives me hope!

 

[BoogieMan1]

Totally incorrect. Try 31 out of dozens on this forum.

Anyone keeping the statistics on this? If it’s that crazy is ford responding?

 

[VictoryLights]

I’ve never done google forms before so this may be a bust, but what do we think about collecting data on “failure free miles” so we can help put a scope around the size of this problem or hopefully make us worry a little less.

@Lucchese If we like this we could add it to the original post of this thread?

Survey:

https://forms.gle/PZ5My7qfjVqPTtNc9


Results:

 

[broncoky]

Just submitted.

 

[TravisC91]

Was anyone able to get an engine ordered yet? Just curious, going on 3 weeks without my Bronco.

 

[JollyFolly]

Was anyone able to get an engine ordered yet? Just curious, going on 3 weeks without my Bronco.

nope, called this week... still on backorder with engineering.

 

[ramblinwreck]

- according to a Ford source . . re availability of replacements:

'MB3E-6007-AA . . running complete assembly . . running completes are all but unobtainium.'

Comment -
- as posted earlier, the part#'s for the heads (i.e. entire head assembly) are definitely changing, both Left and Right - this is confirmed
- ? maybe there's a delay getting the new heads into production ?
- the delay may be a good thing

It’s good if you are getting the new heads. I doubt Ford ever issues a recall.

I remember back in 2012 when Jeep had a design flaw in the 3.6L engine which was new to the wrangler. They ended up redesigning the heads and recalling all engines for a head swap and extended warranties on the engines out to 100k miles.
It is a bit sad that Jeep customer care seems so much better than Fords. This is my first Ford purchase in 8 years and, to be honest, quality and customer care seem to have gone down hill.

 

[VictoryLights]

It’s good if you are getting the new heads. I doubt Ford ever issues a recall.

I remember back in 2012 when Jeep had a design flaw in the 3.6L engine which was new to the wrangler. They ended up redesigning the heads and recalling all engines for a head swap and extended warranties on the engines out to 100k miles.
It is a bit said that Jeep customer care seems so much better than Fords. This is my first Ford purchase in 8 years and, to be honest, quality and customer care seem to have gone down hill.

This is the response you should have @Ford Motor Company

 

[stampede1]

Dang, only 31 out of the thousands in the wild…im feeling pretty good about my odds. Appreciate all y’all who are keeping track.

keep wheelin!

No. 31 of the owners that responded on this site only. There are thousands out there not related to B6G…….

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