Blown Motor Mount - dealers have no appointments until Feb 23

[John94]

/bitch and moan

my bronco has 11,000 miles on it. It has a broken motor mount. Extremely doubtful that I as the driver somehow broke the motor mount, therefore would be covered under warranty.

called six dealers in southeast Michigan, no one can get me in until mid February. So I am supposed to drive around like this? What should I do?

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[Ground_zero298]

Order motor mount and change it yourself.

 

[John94]

Order motor mount and change it yourself.

first I’d need to understand how difficult that is or isn’t.
still though, this means I eat approx $100 for fords benefit?

 

[flip]

What engine, which side?

 

[rtazz17]

is it broken off,cracked? who diagnosed it? symptoms?

 

[Gassyjack]

Can you rig a torque chain to keep it from flexing in the meantime?

 

[John94]

is it broken off,cracked? who diagnosed it? symptoms?

highest rated local mechanic in my area (guardian car care). I’ve been getting Highway vibrations - lane assist is off, front drive shaft is replaced and I’ve balanced the wheels multiple times AND did an entire wheel and tire swap with my buddies badlands. My truck still vibrates, his does not.

took it to this dude for an inspection as a last ditch effort (again ford won’t get me in for months)

he said when doing a power brake test in reverse the engine comes up significantly from the bay. Apparently the right hand side mount is blown.
I’ve yet to check myself as I’ve recently come down with the flu.

not sure what reason he has to lie as he didn’t charge for the inspection and even told me that while he could fix it, ford should do it for free

 

[John94]

What engine, which side?

4cly
Right hand side

 

[flip]

Engine Mount RH
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Vehicle/Axle Stands

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC-20	ESR-M14P3-A

Removal
NOTICE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
      Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   2. Remove the engine rear undershield.
      Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove the nut and the splash shield bracket.

1. Loosen the transmission mount nuts.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

1. Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount heat shield.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount nut.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount stud.

NOTE: Step 9 is for vehicles without sway bar disconnect. Steps 10 thru 13 is for vehicles with sway bar disconnect.

1. • Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar.
   • Discard the nuts and bolts.

1. 1. Loosen the bolts.
2. 1. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

1. Disconnect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

1. • Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar disconnect.
   • Discard the bolts.

1. Position the sway bar disconnect back so the front sway bar bracket holes are on the sway bar studs bolts and install the old nuts finger tight to position the sway bar aside.

1. • Position an adjustable stand under the rear of the engine/transmission.
     Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
   • Using the adjustable stand, raise the engine 12.7 mm (1/2 in).

1. Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount bracket.

1. Remove the RH engine mount.

Installation

1. 1. Using engine shampoo and degreaser, clean the engine mount bracket.
      Material: Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser / ZC-20 (ESR-M14P3-A)
2. 1. Wipe the engine mount bracket clean.

1. Clean the RH engine mount bracket-to-cylinder block surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.

1. Clean the RH engine mount-to-frame surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.

1. Install the RH engine mount and align bottom tab.

1. Install the new RH engine mount nuts finger tight.

1. Align the tab on the RH engine mount to the slot on the engine mount bracket.

1. Install the RH engine mount bracket and the bolts finger tight.

1. Install a new RH engine mount stud.
   Torque: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

1. Install a new RH engine mount nut finger tight.

1. Tighten the RH engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown.
   Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

1. • Using the adjustable stand, lower the engine to the installed position.
   • Remove the stand.
     Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

NOTE: Steps 9 thru 12 is for vehicles with sway bar disconnect. Step 13 is for vehicles without sway bar disconnect.

1. Remove and discard the nuts and position the sway bar disconnect forward.

1. Position the sway bar disconnect and install the new nuts and bolts.
   Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

1. Connect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

1. 1. Install the underbody shield and the bolts.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
2. 1. Tighten the bolts.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

1. Position the sway bar and install the new nuts and bolts.
   Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

1. Tighten the RH engine mount nut.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°

1. Install the RH engine mount heat shield and the bolts and tighten in sequence shown.
   Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

1. Tighten the RH engine mount nuts.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°

1. Remove and discard the transmission mount nuts.

1. Install the new transmission mount nuts and tighten.
   Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

1. Install the splash shield bracket and the nut.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Install the following items:
   1. Install the engine rear undershield.
      Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   2. Install the RH front fender splash shield.
      Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

© Copyright 2022, Ford Motor Company.

 

[Tricky Dick]

I found a dealer that was willing to work on mine in their spare time if I left it with them and they were able to get to it much sooner than if i made an appointment. Ask if any of those 6 would be willing to do that.

 

[flip]

Not a simple job.

Engine Mount RH
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Vehicle/Axle Stands

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC-20	ESR-M14P3-A

Removal
NOTICE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
      Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   2. Remove the engine rear undershield.
      Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove the nut and the splash shield bracket.

1. Loosen the transmission mount nuts.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

1. Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount heat shield.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount nut.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount stud.

NOTE: Step 9 is for vehicles without sway bar disconnect. Steps 10 thru 13 is for vehicles with sway bar disconnect.

1. • Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar.
   • Discard the nuts and bolts.

1. 1. Loosen the bolts.
2. 1. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

1. Disconnect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

1. • Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar disconnect.
   • Discard the bolts.

1. Position the sway bar disconnect back so the front sway bar bracket holes are on the sway bar studs bolts and install the old nuts finger tight to position the sway bar aside.

1. • Position an adjustable stand under the rear of the engine/transmission.
     Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
   • Using the adjustable stand, raise the engine 12.7 mm (1/2 in).

1. Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount bracket.

1. Remove the RH engine mount.

Installation

1. 1. Using engine shampoo and degreaser, clean the engine mount bracket.
      Material: Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser / ZC-20 (ESR-M14P3-A)
2. 1. Wipe the engine mount bracket clean.

1. Clean the RH engine mount bracket-to-cylinder block surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.

1. Clean the RH engine mount-to-frame surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.

1. Install the RH engine mount and align bottom tab.

1. Install the new RH engine mount nuts finger tight.

1. Align the tab on the RH engine mount to the slot on the engine mount bracket.

1. Install the RH engine mount bracket and the bolts finger tight.

1. Install a new RH engine mount stud.
   Torque: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

1. Install a new RH engine mount nut finger tight.

1. Tighten the RH engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown.
   Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

1. • Using the adjustable stand, lower the engine to the installed position.
   • Remove the stand.
     Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

NOTE: Steps 9 thru 12 is for vehicles with sway bar disconnect. Step 13 is for vehicles without sway bar disconnect.

1. Remove and discard the nuts and position the sway bar disconnect forward.

1. Position the sway bar disconnect and install the new nuts and bolts.
   Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

1. Connect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

1. 1. Install the underbody shield and the bolts.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
2. 1. Tighten the bolts.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

1. Position the sway bar and install the new nuts and bolts.
   Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

1. Tighten the RH engine mount nut.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°

1. Install the RH engine mount heat shield and the bolts and tighten in sequence shown.
   Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

1. Tighten the RH engine mount nuts.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°

1. Remove and discard the transmission mount nuts.

1. Install the new transmission mount nuts and tighten.
   Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

1. Install the splash shield bracket and the nut.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Install the following items:
   1. Install the engine rear undershield.
      Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   2. Install the RH front fender splash shield.
      Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

© Copyright 2022, Ford Motor Company.

 

[John94]

Engine Mount RH
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Vehicle/Axle Stands

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC-20	ESR-M14P3-A

Removal
NOTICE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
      Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   2. Remove the engine rear undershield.
      Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
3. Remove the nut and the splash shield bracket.

1. Loosen the transmission mount nuts.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

1. Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount heat shield.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount nut.

1. Remove and discard the RH engine mount stud.

NOTE: Step 9 is for vehicles without sway bar disconnect. Steps 10 thru 13 is for vehicles with sway bar disconnect.

1. • Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar.
   • Discard the nuts and bolts.

1. 1. Loosen the bolts.
2. 1. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

1. Disconnect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

1. • Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar disconnect.
   • Discard the bolts.

1. Position the sway bar disconnect back so the front sway bar bracket holes are on the sway bar studs bolts and install the old nuts finger tight to position the sway bar aside.

1. • Position an adjustable stand under the rear of the engine/transmission.
     Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
   • Using the adjustable stand, raise the engine 12.7 mm (1/2 in).

1. Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount bracket.

1. Remove the RH engine mount.

Installation

1. 1. Using engine shampoo and degreaser, clean the engine mount bracket.
      Material: Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser / ZC-20 (ESR-M14P3-A)
2. 1. Wipe the engine mount bracket clean.

1. Clean the RH engine mount bracket-to-cylinder block surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.

1. Clean the RH engine mount-to-frame surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.

1. Install the RH engine mount and align bottom tab.

1. Install the new RH engine mount nuts finger tight.

1. Align the tab on the RH engine mount to the slot on the engine mount bracket.

1. Install the RH engine mount bracket and the bolts finger tight.

1. Install a new RH engine mount stud.
   Torque: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

1. Install a new RH engine mount nut finger tight.

1. Tighten the RH engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown.
   Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

1. • Using the adjustable stand, lower the engine to the installed position.
   • Remove the stand.
     Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

NOTE: Steps 9 thru 12 is for vehicles with sway bar disconnect. Step 13 is for vehicles without sway bar disconnect.

1. Remove and discard the nuts and position the sway bar disconnect forward.

1. Position the sway bar disconnect and install the new nuts and bolts.
   Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

1. Connect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

1. 1. Install the underbody shield and the bolts.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
2. 1. Tighten the bolts.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

1. Position the sway bar and install the new nuts and bolts.
   Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

1. Tighten the RH engine mount nut.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°

1. Install the RH engine mount heat shield and the bolts and tighten in sequence shown.
   Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

1. Tighten the RH engine mount nuts.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°

1. Remove and discard the transmission mount nuts.

1. Install the new transmission mount nuts and tighten.
   Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

1. Install the splash shield bracket and the nut.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Install the following items:
   1. Install the engine rear undershield.
      Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   2. Install the RH front fender splash shield.
      Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

© Copyright 2022, Ford Motor Company.

this is very helpful should I go this route; thanks m8. Really do appreciate it

 

[flip]

I think these are full of a heavy, viscous fluid and will generally leak when they go bad. Not knowing the whole story, I'm going to just assume your issue is a warrantable concern and Ford's problem.

Was one of the 6 you contacted your selling dealer? If you feel the vehicle isn't safe to drive all you can do is get on the books with one of the dealers or see if they'll at least take a look to see if it's safe to drive.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

/bitch and moan

my bronco has 11,000 miles on it. It has a broken motor mount. Extremely doubtful that I as the driver somehow broke the motor mount, therefore would be covered under warranty.

called six dealers in southeast Michigan, no one can get me in until mid February. So I am supposed to drive around like this? What should I do?

Good morning! If you send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info, I can look into your motor mount concern on my end.

 

[JMullikin51]

Is anything on these built to last ? It sure seems like they're not .

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