Royalty Auto: Did We Just Solve This Ford Bronco “No Remedy” Recall?! (Low pressure fuel fix via PCM)

[Jfman]

What build date does this extend to?

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[Steve_In_29]

I have watched several of the Royalty Auto videos on youtube and the guys strike me as competent and thorough.

 

[Ducati1098]

What build date does this extend to?

July 1, 2021 through July 30, 2022

 

[ThunderFlash]

Sounds like a completely different problem from the recall. People that have had actual fuel pump failures have much different symptoms. Nobody else has been able to simply open the drivers door and have it restart.

It is interesting that the intermediate LPFP remedy was delayed for software development issues, no?....or was the whole intermediate remedy a software gig?

 

[onetong8r]

That's my Bronco!! Those guys were awesome. I was so nervous they weren't going to get it after the first few days. I called the Ford dealership first and they basically told me I could pay them to replace the fuel pump and do diagnosis but no guarantee they could fix it and since the recall has no solution I would be paying them out of pocket. Royalty is right up the road from me and I trust Sherwood a LOT more than the Ford dealer to get it right.

 

[ThunderFlash]

and since the recall has no solution I would be paying them out of pocket

I think that is BS. My LPFP failure was covered completely by Ford and I'm out of warranty but under the recall (maybe a different recall...God knows with as many as they have out). They even covered the flatbed tow to the dealership. I think if your failure is directly related to the recall....remedy or no remedy....Ford is obligated to fix it with the best method they got.

Am I right @Ducati1098?

 

[onetong8r]

I think that is BS. My LPFP failure was covered completely by Ford and I'm out of warranty but under the recall (maybe a different recall...God knows with as many as they have out). They even covered the flatbed tow to the dealership. I think if your failure is directly related to the recall....remedy or no remedy....Ford is obligated to fix it with the best method they got.

Am I right @Ducati1098?

Our local Ford dealer told me that since the recall solution was not available there was nothing they could do to cover any repair costs under the recall. She said there may be a recourse down the road for reimbursement but that wasn't guaranteed and there was no guarantee they could resolve the issue until the recall solution is issued. That's why I took it to Royalty instead.

This is the recall notice from Ford when I input my VIN

 

[Ducati1098]

It is interesting that the intermediate LPFP remedy was delayed for software development issues, no?....or was the whole intermediate remedy a software gig?

It was always software. At least for the models that have a remedy available.

But I don’t think Bronco will be any different considering how the recall is worded.

I think that is BS. My LPFP failure was covered completely by Ford and I'm out of warranty but under the recall (maybe a different recall...God knows with as many as they have out). They even covered the flatbed tow to the dealership. I think if your failure is directly related to the recall....remedy or no remedy....Ford is obligated to fix it with the best method they got.

Am I right @Ducati1098?

If the bronco is out of warranty coverage (depending on year/mileage), then yes it would be customer pay.

If yours was covered, then you were still under warranty coverage.

It wasn’t covered because of the recall, because that isn’t available yet.

 

[ThunderFlash]

Ah, crap....yeah I guess I was out of bumper to bumper but still under the 5 year power train warranty. My bad....

 

[Jfman]

Our local Ford dealer told me that since the recall solution was not available there was nothing they could do to cover any repair costs under the recall. She said there may be a recourse down the road for reimbursement but that wasn't guaranteed and there was no guarantee they could resolve the issue until the recall solution is issued. That's why I took it to Royalty instead.

This is the recall notice from Ford when I input my VIN

This would be a good case to submit to "Lethos Law" youtube channel. He specializes in repair, lemon law and greinvsances towards dealers and amnufacturers.

Sounds to me like since Ford has a recall but no fix, they ahould refund you for the fix.

Recall Nightmare for General Motors Keeps Getting Worse

 

[Jfman]

Also I watch Royalty and Daves religiously. Both channels are great in their own way.

I also like South Main Auto (rust belt mechanic which is relevant to me) and and extreme shade tree mechanic channel called Steinfab.

I go all the way up and down the food chain.

Jims automotive machining is also great.

Dave's Auto def. has convinced me to never buy a a Diesel Truck

 

[popo_patty]

Sounds like a completely different problem from the recall. People that have had actual fuel pump failures have much different symptoms. Nobody else has been able to simply open the drivers door and have it restart.

I agree, doesn’t seem to be related at all. Especially when you read into the recall and how it’s related to the internals of the pump being to constricted.

 

[Roger123]

That's my Bronco!! Those guys were awesome. I was so nervous they weren't going to get it after the first few days. I called the Ford dealership first and they basically told me I could pay them to replace the fuel pump and do diagnosis but no guarantee they could fix it and since the recall has no solution I would be paying them out of pocket. Royalty is right up the road from me and I trust Sherwood a LOT more than the Ford dealer to get it right.

Nice! Love me some Royalty Auto videos. I spent some time St. Marry's back in the 90's when I was on Submarines.

 

[Jfman]

There’s a second video that was just posted.

 

[MilesTeg]

Ehh, dude is making an unfounded assumption that this particular Bronco failed for the reason in the recall, which is not necessarily true.

That said: Ford definitely knows how to fix the recall issue, but is trying to find the cheapest way to do it rather than focusing on prompt customer service. Is it that they don't want to replace the PCM of 130,000 vehicles and are desperately trying to make a software fix? Maybe, but again this Bronco might have failed for a completely different reason.

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