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

[kermitfrog]

Plus numerous fitment issues, electronic warning codes in the first weeks, goat mode issues, whistling mirrors, thin paint on certain areas, lack of quality control (missing sound deadening panels on completed vehicles), etc....

Still excited about the vehicle, but 1st year problems abundant here. No need to go all in at this point on high-end trims. Very evident that big changes will be coming on next model re-design.

Plus numerous fitment issues, electronic warning codes in the first weeks, goat mode issues, whistling mirrors, thin paint on certain areas, lack of quality control (missing sound deadening panels on completed vehicles), etc....

Still excited about the vehicle, but 1st year problems abundant here. No need to go all in at this point on high-end trims. Very evident that big changes will be coming on next model re-design.

What numerous fitment issues?.Missing sound deadening panels?.

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[Efthreeoh]

Dumb questions...

Anyone check to see if there is an air filter in the air box?

Or the oil level in the engine?

 

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[the poacher]

Update 7/28
Spoke with the dealer, current indication is that the engine actually seized up. I'm not exactly sure how that relates to the ABS/AdvanceTrac/Trailer Brake system warnings, but I guess that does explain why the engine would not turn over. Being a brand new vehicle, dealer opened a hotline with Ford Engineering to investigate further, understand exactly what happened, and propose next steps. Should hopefully know more in the next few days.

Original Post
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.

Some more info / Q&A from thread:


Doors on the entire time.


The yellow check engine light came on about 5 seconds or so before the trailer brake fault and loss of power from engine. Will definitely keep this thread updated as I hear more.



Yes, I have the factory trailer towing package. Haven't towed anything yet. That would be interesting though because as you've mentioned we've seen a few ABS/Service Advancetrac errors pop up over the last few weeks.

Hey MMCQ, really good of you to keep us updated as to the status of your truck. I have no doubt that a new engine will be replaced under warranty. Still, certainly not something that you would expect from a brand new truck. Stay positive...

 

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A year ago, people were saying "not true these days. Just get me my Bronco. I'll live with the issues". Here we are a year later and deliveries have started. Majority of what I've have been positive. A couple of customers get the inevitable lemon and Ford has totally screwed up. The Bronco is a whole new vehicle and with that comes issues that will get worked out. Be glad you don't own a Bolt. Every owner has been warned to park them outside.

 

[MaddMax]

What numerous fitment issues?.Missing sound deadening panels?.

Check out the issues section. You may have to read through multiple posts, but the info is there.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/forums/issues-repairs-warranty-tsb-recalls.118/

 

[TRMFAM]

Update 7/28
Spoke with the dealer, current indication is that the engine actually seized up. I'm not exactly sure how that relates to the ABS/AdvanceTrac/Trailer Brake system warnings, but I guess that does explain why the engine would not turn over. Being a brand new vehicle, dealer opened a hotline with Ford Engineering to investigate further, understand exactly what happened, and propose next steps. Should hopefully know more in the next few days.

Original Post
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.

Some more info / Q&A from thread:


Doors on the entire time.


The yellow check engine light came on about 5 seconds or so before the trailer brake fault and loss of power from engine. Will definitely keep this thread updated as I hear more.



Yes, I have the factory trailer towing package. Haven't towed anything yet. That would be interesting though because as you've mentioned we've seen a few ABS/Service Advancetrac errors pop up over the last few weeks.

Mark, i am so sorry this happened to you. I am confident you will be fixed but terrible experience after waiting for it and now this...sorry man.

 

[Virtual-Chris]

One thing to think about - every one of these vehicles with problems, we hear about. Every one that doesn't have problems, we don't hear about.

Normally I would agree. But in this case, every new Bronco owner is so happy to have taken delivery, we get a thread for every one… good or bad. And it seems there’s a disproportionate number of bad ones amongst these early deliveries.

 

[M&M Beer]

Hopefully it can be replaced or repaired soon

 

[Frank N]

That sucks, but this too shall be fixed.

 

[Wanted33]

Wow Mark, I hate to hear that. Hopefully they can get you back on the road soon. Good luck

 

[Mattwings]

Definitely sucks and we all look forward to hearing about the resolution. I love the comments from people about American Cars, year 1 etc. Unfortunately, it can and does happen to all makes and models, 1st, 3rd or last year in production. Good luck!!!!

 

[rdass623]

Normally I would agree. But in this case, every new Bronco owner is so happy to have taken delivery, we get a thread for every one… good or bad. And it seems there’s a disproportionate number of bad ones amongst these early deliveries.

true, because most who receive a perfectly functionable vehicle are out having fun with their new toy and not angry sitting behind a keyboard stuck at home...

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