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

[Broncitis]

Brice . . Man, can you ask @Broncitis to share the last-8 of his VIN ? (Nov 5 blown engine in OP - line# 18)
- he could send it to me by DM, so I can lookup the engine build-date on his Nov 5 blown engine, all private & confidential of course -

And much thx these screenshots from Scott Yuen blown engine
- yesterday @Beach_Bum (I think) mentioned this name, but was waiting to see the actual facebook ? posts
- will now add this blown engine in OP
- much appreciated

Bronco build date 6-21-21, not sure on engine(s) since I never got pics of the build tags and the dealer said they didn't record the engine serial numbers on their paperwork.

To be clear, we've "only" had two go bad so far. The original dropped a valve on November 5th at 2199 miles. The replacement crate engine for that had a bad knock that started coming from a valve cover after 3 minutes of initial startup, according to the service manager.

Got #3 installed just after Christmas and picked the Bronco up December 31st.

VIN is MLA65451

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[North7]

I asked my dealer the same thing — they said they couldn’t provide any further details at this time. But they did confirm there was no coolant in the vehicle at the time it was inspected.

Perhaps due to a cracked cylinder wall, cracked/warped head or blown head gasket.

 

[1975U15]

I asked my dealer the same thing — they said they couldn’t provide any further details at this time. But they did confirm there was no coolant in the vehicle at the time it was inspected.

Could be good news believe it or not. If your coolant hose ended up loose and rubbed against pulley that would be much better outcome than others here blowing up. Would be much later mileage wise but still plausible. Good luck sir. Keep us posted.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...-contact-with-coolant-hose.26436/#post-914869

 

[Snowdogyyz]

So not only does his original motor blow, but the replacement blows. Then- the replacement’s replacement blows????? Un freaking real. That should be a news story!

Ok- he’s ONLY blown two as confirmed by the owner himself. If that makes it any better!

 

[Calm horse]

So not only does his original motor blow, but the replacement blows. Then- the replacement’s replacement blows????? Un freaking real. That should be a news story!

 

[Bmadda]

Bronco build date 6-21-21, not sure on engine(s) since I never got pics of the build tags and the dealer said they didn't record the engine serial numbers on their paperwork.

To be clear, we've "only" had two go bad so far. The original dropped a valve on November 5th at 2199 miles. The replacement crate engine for that had a bad knock that started coming from a valve cover after 3 minutes of initial startup, according to the service manager.

Got #3 installed just after Christmas and picked the Bronco up December 31st.

VIN is MLA65451

So to be clear...your "failed replacement" never left the shop. This is a completely different scenario from a good running engine which failed in service. Thanx for clarifying that!

 

[Snydermann]

I asked my dealer the same thing — they said they couldn’t provide any further details at this time. But they did confirm there was no coolant in the vehicle at the time it was inspected.

Is there a Low Coolant Level warning on the Bronco?

 

[Lucchese]

Summary for Today - so far

New -
- today have three new blown engines to add in OP - now 31 total
1) @ScottTexas - need engine ser#, or last-8 VIN
- ?? same as Scott Yuen on fb ??
2) @matthiggins - need engine ser#, or last-8 VIN
3) Confidential - have VIN & engine ser#

Updates of existing blown engines
- line# 18 in OP - @Broncitis - have VIN, will lookup engine ser#
- line# 27 in OP - @ChadJohnson - need engine ser#, or last-8 VIN

 

[Bmadda]

Is there a Low Coolant Level warning on the Bronco?

Apparently it is located in the rearview mirror...large white cloud=low coolant

 

[1975U15]

Summary for Today - so far

Four New Cases -
- today have four new blown engines to add in OP - now 32 total
1) @ScottTexas - need engine ser#, or last-8 VIN
2) Scott Yuen on fb - need engine ser#, or last-8 VIN
3) @matthiggins - need engine ser#, or last-8 VIN
4) confidential - have engine ser#, will add in OP

Updates of existing cases
- line# 18 in OP - @Broncitis - have VIN, will lookup engine ser#
- line# 27 in OP - @ChadJohnson - need engine ser#, or last-8 VIN

Appreciate your hard work sir. But you’ve got us all curious on that confidential case. It was mike Levine’s wasn’t it?

 

[North7]

Can anyone validate this (from another thread)?

I originally ordered a base 2 door Sasquatch package with the 2.7t. After waiting something like 5 months I decided to switch the engine to the 2.3 and manual. Since it’s starting to look like it may be a year+ before I see it, I decided to go back to the 2.7 and auto. But when I emailed my salesman today, he said “They aren’t making 2.7 right now.” But he charged it for me anyway. I guess I’m just wondering if there’s any truth to what he’s saying. Are 2.7t Broncos on the back burner?

 

[JollyFolly]

Just saw another post in a different thread saying that the 2.7 builds have been put on hold.

 

[North7]

Just saw another post in a different thread saying that the 2.7 builds have been put on hold.

Standby, that is a my "dealer said thread" at the moment, don't panic, yet.

 

[geoking]

Just saw another post in a different thread saying that the 2.7 builds have been put on hold.

My OB with 2.7L is scheduled for build 1/31 and I am actually hoping it gets pushed over this weekend . I usually get the push on Saturdays. Will advise .

 

[matthiggins]

Apparently it is located in the rearview mirror...large white cloud=low coolant

That’s been my experience so far!

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