Updated 7/29 [Engine Seized, Full Replacement Under Warranty] My Bronco shut down after sand dunes run

[rdass623]

there is a problem in the ABS system. the abs is the sensor base for everything mentioned in the faults. abs sensors are the input for trailer braking, tracking or stability programming. this sounds like a software topic or possibly damage to a wheel sensor. as part of the abs system if i am not mistaken, it may be covered under federal safety mandates which extend past the life of the car's warranty...

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[Cheshire]

First thing that came to my mind was computer glitch in GOAT modes. I personally will never use Sand or any other mode except Sport. For sand, I'd put it in 4H, lower my tire pressure and be done with it.

BTW, the dealer guy sounds like a fool. Lots of sand underneath?! I spent years plowing through sandy beaches in Nantucket driving Defenders, Wranglers and a 4 Runner. It's a computer bug

 

[Bronc-itis]

You didn’t wax anything, did you?

kidding. In all seriousness, it does sound like a fault that’s connected to ABS. Likely a programming glitch.

 

[HBTFD]

Did you try disconnecting the battery for 5 min and reconnecting?

 

[mmcq]

Did you try disconnecting the battery for 5 min and reconnecting?

Nope, thought about it but was on the side of the highway and it was starting to get dark. Figured it was best to just wait for the dealer to take a look.

 

[Sascrotch]

I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

 

[Calicorks]

Took my Bronco (Badlands, 2.7) to Silver Lake ORV Area in MI last week and spent a couple of hours tooling around the dunes. It was our first time on the dunes, I didn't baby it out there but also didn't do anything crazy that would land me on YouTube. Kept it in sand mode the entire time, had plenty of power, handled great, didn't get stuck. Overall, my family had a great time!

Made it about 80 miles down the road when this fault popped up on the dash. Was running fine on the way home up until then. No strange noises, temp levels normal, no noticeable leaks or anything. Next thing I knew, the engine stopped and we coasted to a halt on the side of the highway. Tried starting it a few times after letting it rest, but it would not even attempt to turn over, just kept displaying this error and the "Service Advancetrac" fault. All interior electronics were working fine, but ended up having to get it towed to the dealer.

It's still being diagnosed, but dealer mentioned a lot of sand underneath and that I might need to file a claim with my insurance which took me by surprise. Am I out of line thinking it should have been able to handle a trip to the dunes?

Hoping it's just a bad sensor or something minor. Love my Bronco but can't help feeling disappointed that it didn't make it back from it's first trip off-road.

I’m so glad I don’t have a VIN yet! Let y’all figure it out so when it’s my turn, sand dosent kill my Bronco.

 

[bronc'o]

You mean you expect it to handle terrain that it advertises on its website? That's ridiculous!

If there is sand where it shouldn't belong, that's not on you. That's poor equipment design for its G.O.A.T. modes...

 

[HBTFD]

Nope, thought about it but was on the side of the highway and it was starting to get dark. Figured it was best to just wait for the dealer to take a look.

Sometimes rebooting will get you home if your stranded but letting the dealer see all the codes and a inop vehicle is better than trying to explain the issue.

 

[Bronc-itis]

Sometimes rebooting will get you home if your stranded but letting the dealer see all the codes and a inop vehicle is better than trying to explain the issue.

All the codes would still be there. A reset won’t erase them

 

[Chuck_Ruck]

Sounds like the dealership might be trying to pull some shady sh¡t. Just remember what happened to the muddy Gladiator that had been black balled.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...y-warranty-after-taking-it-through-mud.38337/

 

[tjnoffy]

there is a problem in the ABS system. the bas is the sensor base for everything mentioned in the faults. abs sensors are the input for trailer braking, tracking or stability programming. this sounds like a software topic or possibly damage to a wheel sensor. as part of the abs system if i am not mistaken, it may be covered under federal safety mandates which extend past the life of the car's warranty...

Agreed. Sensor or software. Just hope it wasn't the sand that caused the sensor to fail. That would be BS.

 

[WyoBronc]

I suppose we can now look forward to a Sand G.O.A.T. Mode delete/firmware update. Perhaps it’ll be replaced with a Towed Mode……you know, for when you’re being towed home.

 

[mmcq]

Sounds like the dealership might be trying to pull some shady sh¡t. Just remember what happened to the muddy Gladiator that had been black balled.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...y-warranty-after-taking-it-through-mud.38337/

Yikes! Don't have any experience with the dealership it was towed to but also don't want to jump to any conclusions before they figure out what's going on. I have faith that my local dealership will make things right.

 

[Chief1301]

That's the Best! Fricken Hilarious!

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