Our Bronco Sport either needs engine replacement or may be total loss...and the water barely reached the front bumper. For Parts, For Scrap, For Sale?

[Glamdring70]

I'm waiting for the service advisor's take. Nothing against tow truck guys, but do you really want to accept the roadside tow truck guys diagnosis as the gospel? For all we can guess, that engine was doused with muddy water and it got on the dipstick when he pulled it. Wouldn't be surprised if the poorly located PCM was fried. Not the first, and I was sure to mention that to my Ford survey response. There's tons of room for a better location on this vehicle.

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[RSH]

Im missing something to the story. This will be interesting. Good luck

 

[Romac]

Would definitely like to know more about this situation and how it came to be.

 

[Osco]

Note to self, Keep my wonderful little 4x4 SUV out of the mud holes.
If I want to go mud bogging get an older prepped jeep.
Idda gone around that mud hole.....

 

[Poolmanz Sport Bronco]

What is there a speed limit to the 23.6" water-fording?

S'Up Omaha,

Page 246 of the manual states:
Drving through Water Limitations
BASE= 17.7 in.
BADLANDS = 23.6 in.
"When you are driving through water do not exceed 4 mph"

Poolman Bruce ?

 

[Fossil]

S'Up Omaha,

Page 246 of the manual states:
Drving through Water Limitations
BASE= 17.7 in.
BADLANDS = 23.6 in.
"When you are driving through water do not exceed 4 mph"

Poolman Bruce ?

pesky manuals, ruin all the fun

 

[omahafordowner]

S'Up Omaha,

Page 246 of the manual states:
Drving through Water Limitations
BASE= 17.7 in.
BADLANDS = 23.6 in.
"When you are driving through water do not exceed 4 mph"

Poolman Bruce ?

The look of that mud spray appears that she was going faster than 4 mph.

 

[RSH]

I'm more inclined to think the ECU was damaged by water submersion, just like another water incident post from a few months ago.
Unless the engine somehow ingested water, even though the OP said the air filter was clean and dry.
All we can do is speculate and wait for the OP to give the dealer diagnosis and prognosis.

 

[BroncoMike]

The look of that mud spray appears that she was going faster than 4 mph.

The look of that mud spray appears that the vehicle slid sideways into the puddle, and the spinning front tires (at zero forward speed) threw mud up on the fender, A-pillar, and door. Kinda exactly like what the owner reported.

 

[Big Brody]

This is almost exactly what I went through. The tech from the start did not think there would be any water in the engine in my scenario. As others have mentioned, it was faulty ECU connectors. The good thing is at least you got a picture in the water whereas I had to rely on the mud in the wheel well. I bet if the tech opens up the PCM (ECU) connectors, they will find corrosion from water getting in a long time before this instance. Drowned Goat Support Crew

 

[DougMcG]

The look of that mud spray appears that the vehicle slid sideways into the puddle, and the spinning front tires (at zero forward speed) threw mud up on the fender, A-pillar, and door. Kinda exactly like what the owner reported.

That's exactly right. She was to the side of the puddle,got stuck in the mud, and slid sideways into the water. She changed the GOAT mode to mud and ruts. This was not an off roading adventure. She was looking for a house that was listed for sale and the GPS took her down this road.

 

[DougMcG]

That's exactly right. She was to the side of the puddle,got stuck in the mud, and slid sideways into the water. She changed the GOAT mode to mud and ruts. This was not an off roading adventure. She was looking for a house that was listed for sale and the GPS took her down this road.

If you're interested. Search Google Maps for Cosner dr in Show Low AZ. Just below the shortest tee on the golf course you'll see the piles of wood in the background of the photo.

 

[Megakatx]

Any pictures with hood opened?

 

[DougMcG]

Any pictures with hood opened?

Sorry, wish I took more pictures than just the one. By the time realized things were worse than I thought the car was being loaded onto the flatbed. The engine department appeared clean and dry and like I mentioned the air filter looked undamaged.

 

[DougMcG]

I contacted Ford on Friday and provided all the details. They said I would receive a call from them within 1 business day. It's Wednesday and I haven't heard from anyone at Ford. I called the dealership. They've had the car since July 31st. As of yesterday, August 10th, they still hadn't looked at the car. The muddy water was still sitting in the engine. Although no water flowed into cabin, there was plenty dragged in by getting in and out a few times. The dealership owner said the car stunk. The dealerships excuse is that they are backed up three weeks

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