NHTSA - Ford 2.7 & 3.0 biturbo engine reliability

[TDPD]

Looks like the NHTSA are expanding their earlier investigation into ‘21 and ‘22 model year vehicles with the 2.7 & 3.0 liter V6’s. Sounds like there was a faulty intake valve which (in later models?) Ford supposedly switched out to a material less prone to becoming brittle during the manufacturing process. These affected valves could then fracture leading to catastrophic engine failure.

I really hope they have figured out and addressed the underlying issue(s).

https://tflcar.com/2023/10/ford-engine-failures-ecoboost-investigation-news/

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...00-ford-suvs-over-engine-failures-2023-10-02/

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[Zackattack2846]

Yeah. Glad they are working out all the issues while I don’t have one.

 

[Zackattack2846]

Looks like the NHTSA are expanding their earlier investigation into ‘21 and ‘22 model year vehicles with the 2.7 & 3.0 liter V6’s. Sounds like there was a faulty intake valve which (in later models?) Ford supposedly switched out to a material less prone to becoming brittle during the manufacturing process. These affected valves could then fracture leading to catastrophic engine failure.

I really hope they have figured out and addressed the underlying issue(s).

https://tflcar.com/2023/10/ford-engine-failures-ecoboost-investigation-news/

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...00-ford-suvs-over-engine-failures-2023-10-02/

They already figured out the issue. Just read the ford authority.
They used a bad type of metal in the engines. The engines have been updated with a different alloy

 

[TDPD]

They already figured out the issue. Just read the ford authority.
They used a bad type of metal in the engines. The engines have been updated with a different alloy

Agreed. That’s what I was trying to say here but probably wasn’t clear:

“Sounds like there was a faulty intake valve which (in later models?) Ford supposedly switched out to a material less prone to becoming brittle during the manufacturing process”

But, I guess you could say it still worries me a bit and I’m concerned whether they have truly addressed the underlying issues. It’s not causing me to cancel my order but a situation I would keep an eye on.

 

[DirtyRanger]

Hearing stuff like this makes me miss pushrods. Sounds like a supplier likes to cook their product a bit too long in the heat treat bin.

 

[Mikknj]

Hearing stuff like this makes me miss pushrods. Sounds like a supplier likes to cook their product a bit too long in the heat treat bin.

My Gosh Man !!! Why not buy a model A....

 

[Stevedbvik1]

And now valve spring problems with the 3.0L EcoBoosts in the Ranger Raptors. SSM 51979 issued October 11, 2023. Wondering if this will affect the US built Raptors seeing all the 3.0L EcoBoosts are built in the same plant.
https://fordauthority.com/2023/10/australian-ford-ranger-raptor-pickups-may-need-new-engines/

 

[goalieThreeOne]

The article says only 12 have been identified. I’m willing to bet it as a bad batch and not a systemic issue considering how small the list is. Remember they’ve had them since 2022 which lines up with the other batch

 

[Mikknj]

The article says only 12 have been identified. I’m willing to bet it as a bad batch and not a systemic issue considering how small the list is. Remember they’ve had them since 2022 which lines up with the other batch

Just get a 2.3L and go have fun -- it's tried and tested...

 

[goalieThreeOne]

Just get a 2.3L and go have fun -- it's tried and tested...

There is no replacement for displacement. 3.0 baby!

 

[Ranger#5?]

Agreed. That’s what I was trying to say here but probably wasn’t clear:

“Sounds like there was a faulty intake valve which (in later models?) Ford supposedly switched out to a material less prone to becoming brittle during the manufacturing process”

But, I guess you could say it still worries me a bit and I’m concerned whether they have truly addressed the underlying issues. It’s not causing me to cancel my order but a situation I would keep an eye on.

They switched to a different alloy. Sounds like they addressed any "underlying issues" to me. What more are you expecting?

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