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

[Chief1301]

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.

That's some funny shit... But I hope not.

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[BlueOvalBandit]

Have we ruled out the OP waxing the transfer case and hitch yet?


In regard to the dealer, I'm a pretty chill person but I'm not sure I could have bit my tongue and held back on the "file an insurance claim". Hopefully it's just a stupid sensor acting up and not serious

 

[Michael Haun]

What the hell does a bronco need a trail brake for if it’s only rated for 3500lbs???? (It’s rhetorical)

I'm planning on towing and with the short wheelbase I'm planning on getting the controller. Nothing fun about about of control trailer no matter what the weight.

 

[CarolinaKristi]

Well hell I'd be sad too! Thanks for sharing and let us know the resolution

 

[fschael]

definitely no bueno.

I was hoping that his kind of issue is just a bug in the system GOAT and that's it, but loosing the engine for this bug and need to tow the vehicle to dealer. Definitely no bueno.

I really hope that engineers can figure this out quickly.

 

[JakeC]

Whatever doubts I might have had about the bumper-to-bumper premium Ford warranty have evaporated.

 

[Axe]

MIC issues I can take - but stuff like this is Jeep-level bs.

 

[MayhemMike]

Since the warning stated to check the manual, did you check the manual? If so, what did it state?

 

[MN_OuterBanks]

Doors on or off at all during this time?

 

[evilletruck]

Wow, thats even worse than what happened with mine, I had similar fault but at least it didn't leave me on side of the road. Sorry to hear you had that experience.

 

[BlueBronco]

OP, did you perhaps wax your Bronco or apply any protectants before this issue first appeared?

 

[Bmars1127]

Me checking updates

After seeing all of this

Knowing mine is on a train….

 

[mmcq]

Since the warning stated to check the manual, did you check the manual? If so, what did it state?

Believe it or not, I did check it. Nothing in the manual related to that fault specifically, just about prepping for trailer towing. Maybe it's in some paper version...but we only get the digital manual through the center screen.

 

[mmcq]

OP, did you perhaps wax your Bronco or apply any protectants before this issue first appeared?

Just SurfaceCare at the dealership.

 

[mmcq]

Doors on or off at all during this time?

Doors on the entire time.

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