Engine replacement at 31,000 miles
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Great. Keep us posted, and best of luck.
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Well....
I’m beyond shocked I guess. The camshaft and heads are deemed needing replacement. The oil pan was full of shavings but they say the main and rod bearings are good. No complete engine replacement after running with shrapnel coursing thru it’s veins....
i have 14 ford vehicles now and have worked out of ford trucks for over 40 years. I’m still a believer but WTH!!! I’d trade it in but it might be worth keeping it to see a complete engine go in when this one goes democrat.
now I’m really liking the extended warranty...
I’m beyond shocked I guess. The camshaft and heads are deemed needing replacement. The oil pan was full of shavings but they say the main and rod bearings are good. No complete engine replacement after running with shrapnel coursing thru it’s veins....
i have 14 ford vehicles now and have worked out of ford trucks for over 40 years. I’m still a believer but WTH!!! I’d trade it in but it might be worth keeping it to see a complete engine go in when this one goes democrat.
now I’m really liking the extended warranty...
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Well....
I’m beyond shocked I guess. The camshaft and heads are deemed needing replacement. The oil pan was full of shavings but they say the main and rod bearings are good. No complete engine replacement after running with shrapnel coursing thru it’s veins....
i have 14 ford vehicles now and have worked out of ford trucks for over 40 years. I’m still a believer but WTH!!! I’d trade it in but it might be worth keeping it to see a complete engine go in when this one goes democrat.
now I’m really liking the extended warranty...
I’m beyond shocked I guess. The camshaft and heads are deemed needing replacement. The oil pan was full of shavings but they say the main and rod bearings are good. No complete engine replacement after running with shrapnel coursing thru it’s veins....
i have 14 ford vehicles now and have worked out of ford trucks for over 40 years. I’m still a believer but WTH!!! I’d trade it in but it might be worth keeping it to see a complete engine go in when this one goes democrat.
now I’m really liking the extended warranty...
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I think the only possible way for Ford to handle this is to immediately put a brand new engine in. Period. Should not even be any discussion. And I would want to personally examine the camshaft and journal bearings. If any metallic particulate was circulating thru the engine (it clearly was) then unless they strip the block completely and do a full chemical wash there is no way they can say without doubt there will be no more metal in passages etc. Nope, on this one I would have to become a massive PITA and get legal counsel to force them to put a new engine in. Besides they need this engine for engineering to properly analyze. I cannot believe there is not a new engine sitting in the bay or on its way.
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Totally a finger in the dike move on FORD with this one . I guess theyrth trying not to establish a precedent for total engine replacement for this scenario which in my mind days there must be a lot of occurrences of this happening which could lead to major expenses for them in the form of that dirty six letter word:. R E C A L L
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Good luck with it, I hope it's taken care of properly . Darn shame to read these types of issues. If I were not a FORD guy since day one I'd probably not be so annoyed with it all. I do believe that the dealership you deal with can make or break the ownership experience . Definitely a lot of folks running around out there who NEED the "place bun here instructions" in order to get things done, just hoping I'll not have to deal with any of them for important matters
Again, good luck!!
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Good luck with it, I hope it's taken care of properly . Darn shame to read these types of issues. If I were not a FORD guy since day one I'd probably not be so annoyed with it all. I do believe that the dealership you deal with can make or break the ownership experience . Definitely a lot of folks running around out there who NEED the "place bun here instructions" in order to get things done, just hoping I'll not have to deal with any of them for important matters
Again, good luck!!
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Not replacing the entire engine is gonna bite you in the long run. If those metal pieces were big enough to be noticed, they've already started destroying everything they touch.
I wouldn't be surprised if it decides to spin a main after the repair.
Personally, I wouldn't except just a top end. It's clear Ford is trying to cover their ***.
I wouldn't be surprised if it decides to spin a main after the repair.
Personally, I wouldn't except just a top end. It's clear Ford is trying to cover their ***.
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Not replacing the entire engine is gonna bite you in the long run. If those metal pieces were big enough to be noticed, they've already started destroying everything they touch.
I wouldn't be surprised if it decides to spin a main after the repair.
Personally, I wouldn't except just a top end. It's clear Ford is trying to cover their ***.
I wouldn't be surprised if it decides to spin a main after the repair.
Personally, I wouldn't except just a top end. It's clear Ford is trying to cover their ***.
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I’m past the point of being pissed off about it. I just need the truck back. Still paying notes and insurance on it. It needs to be working. I have 70,000 left on the warrantee. I’ll just trade it in when I’m a little further down the road.
ford 6.2 V8s have been good to me til now but
I’m thinking maybe a 2020 with a 7.3.
If the motor makes it that far without grenading I feel for the poor ******* that buys it. One of my talents is finding the weak point in machinery so I’ll be surprised if this issue isn’t revisited.
ford 6.2 V8s have been good to me til now but
I’m thinking maybe a 2020 with a 7.3.
If the motor makes it that far without grenading I feel for the poor ******* that buys it. One of my talents is finding the weak point in machinery so I’ll be surprised if this issue isn’t revisited.
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Wow, this is the first negative thread I've seen toward the 6.2L having issues. I know the 5.0L has rampant issues from 2011-2019 but I hadn't heard of a 6.2L biting the dust at low mileage. Guess I have now!
Very unfortunate, but I would contact Ford directly again and make it clear that you want a full long block. Be polite and courteous. That goes a long way. But make it clear that the engine failed and band-aiding it back together isn't going to make you happy. Good luck.
Very unfortunate, but I would contact Ford directly again and make it clear that you want a full long block. Be polite and courteous. That goes a long way. But make it clear that the engine failed and band-aiding it back together isn't going to make you happy. Good luck.
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Who knows, they could replace the cams and heads and that motor could run forever. But I would want a new or completely rebuilt motor. Usually they will work with you. Talk about how you'd like to stay in a Ford, but those new RAM / Chevy's are looking pretty good...
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It's unfortunate that this happened to a few folks; that sucks.
But keep it in perspective ... overall these are reliable engines and for any one vehicle you hear about with a 6.2L problem, there are tens of thousands out there with nary a problem ever.
But keep it in perspective ... overall these are reliable engines and for any one vehicle you hear about with a 6.2L problem, there are tens of thousands out there with nary a problem ever.