New Bronco 2.3 weird rattle/rotating noise when idling

[TXBronco1313]

Maybe your Bronco doesn't like being called a car. LOL

Welp, it's stuck with me now for at least the next 4 years whether it likes it or not lol

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[Lowcountry Bronco]

LOL the dealer checked the engine and I did again. Thankfully nobody's lunch box was in there but it's odd because I can only hear the sound from the inside. The engine itself sounds exactly how a 2.3 sounds

That's good ... to me, the sound was more chirping so maybe it's some plastic pieces inside rubbing together. Either way ... good luck!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Just picked up my new Heritage Edition last week and so far it’s been driving great with no issues. Couple of days ago, I was sitting in the car after I got from work and I noticed a weird faint rotating/chirping noise coming from what seems to be behind the bake pedal. I thought it might be a belt or something but I once I opened up the hood, I couldn’t hear the noise. Seems like it can only be heard from the inside while it’s sitting on idle. I took it to the dealership yesterday and they ensured me that nothing is loose and that it’s just the way the car sounds. I just wanted to see if someone else had experienced something similar? This is all I can think about every time I get in the car and I’d rather not have techs tear up through the car already if it’s just a normal noise

Good afternoon. Would you please send over a private message with your VIN and dealer info so I can look into this noise concern on my end? Thank you!

 

[WarthogJr]

Ford asked for your VIN. Your prayers have been answered.

 

[FordFamily4Fun]

Ya know, it's a known fact the 2.3 (especially manual) has been proven to rattle or even grind. We have a new owner noticing this. I too was pissed when I noticed this below 40 degrees. Now we have posters basically saying a Ford production/quality control issue is AOK. GMAFB.

 

[TXBronco1313]

Ford asked for your VIN. Your prayers have been answered.

With all honesty I just wanted to see if anyone else was having the same issue but if Ford wants to help then by all means lol

 

[TXBronco1313]

Ya know, it's a known fact the 2.3 (especially manual) has been proven to rattle or even grind. We have a new owner noticing this. I too was pissed when I noticed this below 40 degrees. Now we have posters basically saying a Ford production/quality control issue is AOK. GMAFB.

I see I mean it’s disappointing to have to experience weird rattles coming from a brand new truck with a decent sticker price but I guess I’ll deal with it as long as it’s considered “normal behavior” for a 2.3

 

[Dan-O]

Sounds like your Bronco came with a
Power Stroke to me….

 

[TXBronco1313]

Sounds like your Bronco came with a
Power Stroke to me….

lol I wish!

 

[jrollo7]

Sounds like the hampsters to me.

 

[bcb1]

I've never been a big believer in additives in the past. But, as my BMW got more and more miles, I started hearing from fellow BMW owners - mostly M3, M5, X5M, etc owners with the slightly more tempermental engines - that this stuff worked amazing. Definitely makes the engine run smoother and quieter.

It's inexpensive so I tried it in my X5 as well as my Bronco 2.7, and now I even add a little bit each tim I change my oil in my John Deere diesel tractor engine. It really does work great.

I don't even use a full bottle with each oil change, I started out with a half bottle. In the future I'll use a full bottle through - seeing as how it works so good with even just 1/2 bottle.

 

[Skip176]

Just picked up my new Heritage Edition last week and so far it’s been driving great with no issues. Couple of days ago, I was sitting in the car after I got from work and I noticed a weird faint rotating/chirping noise coming from what seems to be behind the bake pedal. I thought it might be a belt or something but I once I opened up the hood, I couldn’t hear the noise. Seems like it can only be heard from the inside while it’s sitting on idle. I took it to the dealership yesterday and they ensured me that nothing is loose and that it’s just the way the car sounds. I just wanted to see if someone else had experienced something similar? This is all I can think about every time I get in the car and I’d rather not have techs tear up through the car already if it’s just a normal noise

Yes my 2.3 sounds like chitty chitty bang bang lol was told it would and I have those same noises but runs and performs fine . “ Normal” according to ford. And still love it

 

[MNBronc]

My 2.3 sounds like '74 Pinto with 100k miles.....

 

[TXBronco1313]

I've never been a big believer in additives in the past. But, as my BMW got more and more miles, I started hearing from fellow BMW owners - mostly M3, M5, X5M, etc owners with the slightly more tempermental engines - that this stuff worked amazing. Definitely makes the engine run smoother and quieter.

It's inexpensive so I tried it in my X5 as well as my Bronco 2.7, and now I even add a little bit each tim I change my oil in my John Deere diesel tractor engine. It really does work great.

I don't even use a full bottle with each oil change, I started out with a half bottle. In the future I'll use a full bottle through - seeing as how it works so good with even just 1/2 bottle.

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I was planning to do my first oil change at 2,500 miles I just added this to my Amazon cart

 

[TXBronco1313]

Yes my 2.3 sounds like chitty chitty bang bang lol was told it would and I have those same noises but runs and performs fine . “ Normal” according to ford. And still love it

LOL okay now I'm starting to feel a little better. It runs great so far but that noise had me a little curious. I really love my new Bronco and I don't want this to ruin the experience

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