Need a new engine on my 2021 Badlands Sasquatch

[Fitz88]

Good day all,

I am seeking advise regarding my current situation with my Bronco.

About 3 weeks ago I was driving on the highway and the Bronco started shaking like crazy, I thought the motor was gonna fly out of the bay.

I pulled over the side and at the same time my engine check light came on, my friend who is a mechanic came to meet me there to check the faults, so I had faults thaT said cylinder 3 and 4 misfire.

I got it tow to my dealer, after 2 and a half weeks they came back with this "We cannot confirm that water was the actual culprit , it was just a possibility. All we know is that something went through the engine." And they told me that it was not cover under the warranty as I had 109 000km so 9000 pass the warranty.

Also the oil was clean no sign of water.

I still don t know what was the cause and I sure didn't go swimming with it. I am attaching the pictures they send me.

So now I need a new engine and the bill is 12k canadian.

Any thoughts and what should I do.

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[RustysBronco]

What do your valves look like? Assuming this is a 2.7L?

Threads for reference:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ntake-valves-issue-warning-no-trolling.82372/

https://www.motor1.com/news/689613/ford-bronco-engine-failure-investigation-expanded/

Also, call customer service at Ford and open a ticket if you suspect this might have something to do with the failure.

 

[Fitz88]

2.3

 

[Fitz88]

2.3

Not sure about the valve yet, I am in the Navy and just came back from sea

 

[Montana Bronco]

That sux.

This is the reason I bought an extended warranty through Granger.

 

[TX-Dennis]

I'm definitely no expert, but that air cleaner does look like it's been wet.

 

[MileHighCitizen]

Not sure about the valve yet, I am in the Navy and just came back from sea

Was somebody watching your car when you were underway? Veteran here, and we had some problems in my platoon with "friends" who watched some of my troops cars while deployed who took less than good care of them, racking up 10k plus miles, accidents without fixing, etc...In one case at least, the owner took the "friend" to small claims court, I don't know all the details, but they did recoup some of the repair cost from a sympathetic judge.

Not making any assumptions in your case, but talking to whomever might have been watching it and asking if there is something they aren't telling you could help get to the bottom of the cause at least.

edit to say: You should keep your Command informed about this, there may be some tools they have to help you out.

 

[Canadian5.0]

A view of that sleeved aluminum little engine doesn’t inspire confidence, definitely a ext warranty candidate

 

[TavisB]

That looks like it sucked in water. I'd be finding out how.

 

[Fitz88]

A view of that sleeved aluminum little engine doesn’t inspire confidence, definitely a ext warranty candidate

I got it used a year ago and got an aftermarket warranty, they are looking into it now but they said if it is water damage it is not covered

 

[TXBronco1313]

Jeez I’d say just go through insurance on that one

 

[Hdscreens]

Past the basic warranty or past the powertrain warranty?

 

[Fitz88]

Past the basic warranty or past the powertrain warranty?

Yes 9000 km passed the power train warranty, but still on the SecureDrive after market warranty, still looking into it on that side

 

[Canadian5.0]

I got it used a year ago and got an aftermarket warranty, they are looking into it now but they said if it is water damage it is not covered

Sure hope something can be done for you ,That bill is a tough pill to swallow for something a few years old

 

[brkdncr]

Was it raining? Did you hit any puddles at highway speed?

Im no mechanic but that looks like a gap was created between two cylinders. I would guess that’s hydrolock-inspired pressure relief gap.

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