Does anyone really expect these 2.3's to last over 100k miles hauling 5000lbs around? I wouldn't.
I also don't expect my 2.7 to make it to 10k, so there's that.
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I also don't expect my 2.7 to make it to 10k, so there's that.
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You may be right about the 2.3, but if you get 10k out of your 2.7 and you maintain it, your probably going to get at least 150k or more out of it. Just check in with the F150 crowd.Does anyone really expect these 2.3's to last over 100k miles hauling 5000lbs around? I wouldn't.
I also don't expect my 2.7 to make it to 10k, so there's that.
Didn't say anything about a head gasket.
I just saw a lot of them scatter their internals over the road. Fortunately the motor is nowhere near as stressed in the Bronco as the RS variant was.
I never really enjoyed the motor in my 4 years with it, and the 2.3 in the Bronco is also just a buzzy rattly little thing that didn't make for a very pleasant experience when I drove it IMO.
Anyone seen the amount of testing goes into a new vehicle….. Uh Ford didn't design with the assumption everyone would be out bouncing around in Moab with they’re Bronco’s . Those just driving normal everyday roads cannot be causing oiling issues leading to failure due to not enough bouncing around! A vendor a design flaw a production part issue. Ive driven 2.3L Mustangs and Rangers the motor is awesome and plenty peppy. These things happen. Ford is always making changes some don’t work out in the long run.
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While I’ve not done one on a Bronco and I agree that it’s probably unnecessary especially on a 2.3L, it’s not always as much work as it might seem.
I used to pull cabs on my and customers F-150’s regularly years ago in my Lightning racing days even just for a cylinder head repair or replacement.
This 5.4L engine can also be pulled through the hood but pulling cab only takes an hour or two and makes the rest of the job so much easier.
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But you bought a GT350….
I’m not worried. I’ve had 3 Subaru STis which have been notorious for bad ringlands for years and all have been modified and without issue for me. If something happens will deal with it then.
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Sadly, most dealers pay techs flat rate. This means they get paid the same amount for the job regardless of how they approach and complete the task.
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Perfect, it should fail within my 8 year 100K extended warranty.Maybe but Consumer Reports list of engines most likely needing a rebuild include the 2.3 ecoboost.
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I left the industry in 2020, but pulling cabs off F-150’s on up was becoming the preferred way for the flat rate techs because it was quicker and allowed easier access. I’m not at all surprised to see it on a Bronco.
That frame is a thing of beauty, looks massive compared to even most truck frames.
Most techs I knew were happy to be flat rate and bill 150+ hours per 80 hour pay period. The problem came when the OEM compared warranty time to actual repair time and saw there was a faster way causing the OEM to investigate and cut warranty times. Techs are always finding the faster way to complete the task. They usually lose their shirt the first couple times doing a new task, then they get faster and more profitable.
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Question...the "truck" Frame is where the strength comes from right? So when you remove the body, isn't it "weak" meaning can it actually support everything without stressing or twisting metal, plastic interior parts, etc?
I mean I've seen people pull the body off, but a lot of times they've stripped out most of the interior.
When Ford builds them, do the place the body on the frame before or after adding all the interior weight?
I mean I've seen people pull the body off, but a lot of times they've stripped out most of the interior.
When Ford builds them, do the place the body on the frame before or after adding all the interior weight?
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The interior doesn’t weigh much (relatively speaking).
On the assembly line they install the seats, instrument panel (dashboard), etc. into the cabin or body after it has been painted and installed onto the frame.
the metal body is plenty strong enough to hold those parts (ex. Your seats and belts that hold you in place are bolted to the floor pan and body panels, and not to the frame itself.
there is also little or no twisting or torsional stress on the body in this example. The body is just lifted straight up and is “resting” on the lift arms instead of on the frame rails.
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Working in a dealership we remove cabs alot just gives better access to all the stupid harness clips ford loves using and better for torqueing bolts properly.
Yea, I have a modified 6.0 too
No one has ever accused me of buying rational vehicles. My point originally though was really just to say no one should be surprised to see 2.3 failures as well. All the commotion over the 2.7s....2.3 owners aren't immune.
Fords gonna Ford.
Thats it you’ve sold me! Im skipping the pool this summer and buying the wife a lift for my garage with 9ft ceilings! Happy Birthday Dear!
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