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Steer Clear: Silverado Engines With The Most Reliability Risks
automotive6 days ago

Steer Clear: Silverado Engines With The Most Reliability Risks

The article flags three Silverado engines as the ones to avoid: the 2014–2018 5.3L V8 with AFM, linked to excessive fuel use and lifter failures; the 2019–2024 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management, tied to crankshaft failures and rod issues and a broad recall; and the 2007–2013 5.3L V8, which also suffered oil consumption and cam/lifter problems. It notes that AFM/DFM systems often cause issues and recommends disabling AFM/DFM if these engines are kept, otherwise avoid them.

"US Investigates Ford Engine Failures in Over 700,000 Vehicles"
automotive2 years ago

"US Investigates Ford Engine Failures in Over 700,000 Vehicles"

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation into Ford Motor Co. engine failures, now covering nearly 709,000 vehicles including the F-150 pickup truck, Explorer, Bronco, Edge, Lincoln Nautilus, and Aviator SUVs from the 2021 and 2022 model years. The investigation, upgraded to an engineering analysis, focuses on 2.7-liter or 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged engines that can lose power due to catastrophic engine failure related to allegedly faulty valves. Ford reported 861 customer complaints, warranty claims, and engine replacements, but no crashes or injuries have been reported. The company stated that most of the failures have already occurred and it has made valve design changes to address the issue.

automotive2 years ago

"US Investigates Engine Failures in Over 700K Ford SUVs and Trucks"

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expanding and upgrading its investigation into 708,000 Ford SUVs and trucks due to engine failures linked to a faulty valve. The investigation covers 2021 and 2022 models of Ford Bronco, Edge, Explorer, F-150, and Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus vehicles. NHTSA received numerous customer complaints and warranty claims related to the vehicles under investigation. Ford has stated that the majority of failures have likely already occurred and is cooperating with NHTSA's investigation.

"US Investigates Engine Failures in 708,000 Ford SUVs, Expands Probe"
automotive2 years ago

"US Investigates Engine Failures in 708,000 Ford SUVs, Expands Probe"

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expanding and upgrading its investigation into 708,000 Ford SUVs and trucks due to catastrophic engine failures linked to a faulty valve. The investigation covers 2021 and 2022 models of Ford Bronco, Edge, Explorer, and F-150, as well as Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus vehicles. NHTSA received numerous customer complaints and warranty claims related to the vehicles under investigation. Ford has acknowledged the issue and is cooperating with the investigation.

Ford recalls 125K vehicles for potential fire hazard.
business3 years ago

Ford recalls 125K vehicles for potential fire hazard.

Ford is recalling 125,000 Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs and Maverick compact pickup trucks from the 2020-2023 model years with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines due to engine failures that may cause a fire. The recall is an expansion of a previous recall issued in July 2022, and Ford has received reports of at least three vehicles that suffered fires after getting the 2022 recall fix. Ford and the safety administration advised owners to park and shut off the engine if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.

business3 years ago

Ford recalls 125,000 vehicles over fire risk

Ford is recalling 125,000 SUVs and trucks due to engine failures that may cause fires. The recall covers various Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs and Maverick compact pickup trucks from the 2020-2023 model years with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines. Ford initially recalled 100,000 vehicles in July 2022 after identifying 23 reports globally of a fire or smoke after a suspected block or oil pan breach. Ford and NHTSA advised owners to park and shut off the engine if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.