Help: Powertrain Issues

[Turn JB Up]

Hey Team!

Having some issues with my 2024 Wildtrak and I’m hoping for some solid feedback here.

I purchased this vehicle brand new and have just over 18k miles.

Last year, I was alerted to a powertrain malfunction and my Bronco was in the shop for over a week getting fixed.

Yesterday, the same malfunction happened and my dealer can’t get me in until 9/22.

They also don’t have any loaners until 9/22, so I’m not quite sure what to do here……do I drive in “safe mode?” Or will this cause further problems?

I called corporate today, but they weren’t very helpful.

Open to any suggestions on how I should handle this.

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On a separate note, I’m pretty concerned and rather pissed off about this. Two powertrain malfunctions and one leaking Fox suspension in 2 years of ownership.

For a new vehicle, in this price range, I was not expecting these kinds of issues. I’ve owned many cars over the years and I’m honestly pretty disappointed. How should I feel as a consumer who dropped $67k on a brand new Bronco two years ago?

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[Brian_B]

What was the issue the first time and what’s the DTC code this time?

 

[Turn JB Up]

What was the issue the first time and what’s the DTC code this time?

Two powertrain malfunctions in 2 years…..not sure what the DTC code is. They can’t check it out until 9/22

 

[Brian_B]

Two powertrain malfunctions in 2 years…..not sure what the DTC code is. They can’t check it out until 9/22

Well... not much else we can tell ya then I guess.

 

[Dan-O]

If it makes you feel better, my Raptor had a shock blow a seal after sitting in garage for 5 days. Came out to a puddle of bluish green fluid on garage floor. Also had multiple 4x4/Powertrain faults that was traced to battery failing load test. As well as MIC replacement due to cracking. I just accepted it as luck of the draw. Hopefully they get you fixed up quickly.

 

[Turn JB Up]

If it makes you feel better, my Raptor had a shock blow a seal after sitting in garage for 5 days. Came out to a puddle of bluish green fluid on garage floor. Also had multiple 4x4/Powertrain faults that was traced to battery failing load test. As well as MIC replacement due to cracking. I just accepted it as luck of the draw. Hopefully they get you fixed up quickly.

That’s exactly what happened to me w/ my Fox suspension. Puddle of bluish green fluid on the garage floor.

The luck of the draw indeed….

 

[HBTFD 2.0]

Go to an AutoZone (or other similar parts store) and get them to read the codes. Also get them to check your battery. All the codes come from a voltage reading. If the battery is not right the germlins come out.

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