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

[Snowdogyyz]

for anyone saying this is within a reasonable failure rate, or whatever - then why are we not seeing a similar number of 2.3 failures?

Fair question! I’ve seen maybe one on the forum? Along with a couple of failed brake boosters.

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[Bmadda]

for anyone saying this is within a reasonable failure rate, or whatever - then why are we not seeing a similar number of 2.3 failures?

Someone is saying this is a reasonable failure rate? I haven't heard that. I think alot want to rationalize that its a small percentage...a matter of opinion. Dont think this is normal by Ford's standards...however problems DO happen...its why I have a job!

 

[Snowdogyyz]

Someone is saying this is a reasonable failure rate? I haven't heard that. I think alot want to rationalize that its a small percentage...a matter of opinion. Dont think this is normal by Ford's standards...however problems DO happen...its why I have a job!

There have been cries of “this is just normal failures- happens with every manufacturer” since this thread and the first thread started. Not as often now with 27 blown, but it’s been said numerous times.

 

[SPITmadFIRE]

I've probably should! Some on this forum tell me it magically increases displacement and torque. Can't believe I didn't know that after 40+yrs. and dozens of MTs in the garage.

Nah, more so that the 2.3L 10s doesn’t work well together in my opinion. The one I drove was sluggish at best. The 2.3L 7MT has plenty of go in everything but 5th and 6th gear

 

[Beach_Bum]

@Lucchese Another failed this morning on a FB group (Scott Yuen). I've directed him here to report the problem if he is so inclined. I don't want to skew the reporting data so don't count his until if/when he reports it here.

Also, there is another 2.7 that has failed which was mentioned by another commenting on Scott's post. I also directed them to report here, but again we shouldn't count in our data until they decide to report it here.

Just wanted you to know that the reports are stacking up.

 

[VictoryLights]

This is the worst part of it all. If they would just be honest and transparent it would go a long way. However, they continue to be shady. I really wanted to support an American car brand but this is unfortunately why I have avoided it for so long.

 

[1975U15]

Man, at least no accident - but what an ordeal
- maybe ask dealer for loaner - save rental reimb hassle
- in opening post see repair threads ** - lots of good advice
- here in B6g we're tracking engine build-dates to see what's happening - see table & graphs in OP
- when time permits we appreciate engine label info - has engine ser# - photos below
- maybe Service Dept can take a look and provide it to you

With October build date the "clear gap" likely just got narrower.

 

[1975U15]

This is the worst part of it all. If they would just be honest and transparent it would go a long way. However, they continue to be shady. I really wanted to support an American car brand but this is unfortunately why I have avoided it for so long.

Have to give insiders time to sell. They've had a helluva a run and don't want this kind of setback to cost them.

 

[VictoryLights]

Didn’t we have someone on here send an email to a Ford executive about manufacturing quality issues and actually got a response? Those were for things like missing paint and other minor issues.

I wonder if that same person could send a link to this post? This isn’t something small.

 

[VictoryLights]

@Cat

Seems like you have a contact. Would you be willing to bring this up?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ustomer-feedback-proposal-and-response.29636/

 

[heelyeah]

With October build date the "clear gap" likely just got narrower.

I don't think the photo in @Lucchese's post is of one that failed, but just an example to show people what code/tag they are looking for -- i.e. what to share with the group. Could be wrong though.

 

[mpeugeot]

for anyone saying this is within a reasonable failure rate, or whatever - then why are we not seeing a similar number of 2.3 failures?

I believe that there was a user who did a Chi-square analysis and asserted that this was fine. There was no statistical significance. It's all in your head. Nothing to see here, move along... Or so I was told. I am sure that if there was a problem @Ford Motor Company would have told us something by now.

Stay pumped!

 

[1975U15]

I don't think the photo in @Lucchese's post is of one that failed, but just an example to show people what code/tag they are looking for -- i.e. what to share with the group. Could be wrong though.

Correct. Still waiting on engine build julian date from user. But if his Bronco build date was October(like mine) the gap is probably narrowing.

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