I'm out, traded for a 2025 RAV4

[Bucko]

Seems a pretty common complaint on the 1.5 trims, time in dealership.

I have a good one. No issues with the 2023 Outerbanks with its 1.5.

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[BLUEOVALRACER]

Correct ...

Wow you have a lot more Toyota's to buy to equal the Fords you've owned to make a True Reliability Claim.

 

[hellb0y]

Seems a pretty common complaint on the 1.5 trims, time in dealership.

this is normal, the 1.5 sells 9 to 1….complaints on the 2.0 will be hiding in the Maverick forums, and there are many ?

 

[wireman]

Not from what I’ve seen for the 2.0L on the maverick forums I monitor

Let's hope that they resolved the head gasket/coolant leak issue. I've owned 3 Escapes and my BL with 2.0L motors. No problems with them.

 

[Mrmike]

I have a good one. No issues with the 2023 Outerbanks with its 1.5.

Ditto for me!

 

[hellb0y]

Not from what I’ve seen for the 2.0L on the maverick forums I monitor

• Coolant leaks and fire risk:
  One of the most concerning issues is a potential for coolant leaks from the cylinder head, which could lead to engine fires due to a design flaw.
  
  
• Recall related to engine failure:
  Ford has issued recalls for certain Maverick models related to potential engine failure, where significant amounts of oil and fuel vapor may be released under the hood.
  
  
• Carbon buildup:
  Like many turbocharged engines, the Maverick's engine can experience carbon buildup over time, impacting performance and efficiency.
  
  
• Turbo control solenoid issues:
  Some reports mention problems with the turbo control solenoid, which could affect engine performance and responsivenes

 

[Bucko]

As it has been said many times on this forum as well as others, you only read (mostly) about failures with a model, engine, or dealership. Very rare someone takes the time to post how well their model or drivetrain is doing, or a good experience with a dealership.

This comes across to many who come by this forum into thinking the Bronco sport is a bad choice, or Ford in general is not doing their job.

Kudos to all that take the time to praise a model or its drivetrain, as well as a dealership experience.

 

[Mark S.]

Coolant leaks and fire risk:
One of the most concerning issues is a potential for coolant leaks from the cylinder head, which could lead to engine fires due to a design flaw.

This is illogical. How can a coolant leak from the cylinder head result in a fire danger? Coolant is not flammable.

Carbon buildup:
Like many turbocharged engines, the Maverick's engine can experience carbon buildup over time, impacting performance and efficiency.

To my knowledge, there are no widespread reports of carbon fouling the intake valves on any of Ford's EcoBoost engines. There are sporadic reports--cats and dogs--but nothing to indicate a fleetwide issue. The problem with anecdotal reports is you rarely get all the data. Carbon fouling reports were a bit more common on the EcoBoost Mustang forum, but almost all of those reports came from owners who were running software mods. If you increase the boost pressure to get more horsepower from a turbocharged engine you will create more blowby, putting more oil (and other contaminants) into the crankcase. All of that will eventually find it's way back into the cylinders via the EGR system. The problem in these cases is the EGR system, which includes an air/oil separator, was designed to handle a given amount of oil in the crankcase vapors, not the amount created when you increase boost pressure. If you're going to run a tune (software mod) to increase boost pressure you should ALSO add a catch can to handle the additional oil contamination.

I've been asking on public forums for more than decade (the time we've owned EcoBoost equipped vehicles) for someone--anyone--to share data showing valve contamination to be a widespread--or even common--issue with Ford EcoBoost engines. To date, I've not seen it. It seems to me in the day of the internet there would be such data (if it existed) for engines that number in the millions around the world.

 

[hellb0y]

This is illogical. How can a coolant leak from the cylinder head result in a fire danger? Coolant is not flammable.

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A coolant leak in a Ford EcoBoost engine can potentially lead to a fire due to the possibility of leaked coolant entering the combustion chamber, causing overheating and potential ignition of nearby flammable components, particularly if the leak is significant and not addressed promptly; this is a known issue with the 2.0 EcoBoost engines (all generations), even prompting multiple class action lawsuits against Ford regarding fire risks associated with coolant leaks.

 

[Mark S.]

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A coolant leak in a Ford EcoBoost engine can potentially lead to a fire due to the possibility of leaked coolant entering the combustion chamber, causing overheating and potential ignition of nearby flammable components, particularly if the leak is significant and not addressed promptly; this is a known issue with the 2.0 EcoBoost engines (all generations), even prompting multiple class action lawsuits against Ford regarding fire risks associated with coolant leaks.

Again, coolant is NOT flammable. If coolant enters the combustion chamber it will serve to prevent combustion, not promote it. You can try it yourself. Start a fire in a trash can and pour coolant on it. What do you think will happen?

I've never heard of an engine fire caused by coolant entering the combustion chamber. If you have a documented example please share.

 

[Mark S.]

I googled his exact wording to see what is being impacted, chemicals in coolant can catch fire when in contact with extreme heat

Just about ANYTHING is combustible if exposed to enough heat. Combustible is not the same as flammable. Generally a material is not considered flammable unless it ignites easily or when exposed to open flame, which means a flashpoint below 100 degF. Take a look at the warning labels on the back of any coolant jug and you won't see anything about flammability. The only place you'll see heat high enough to ignite coolant is in the combustion chamber during ignition, or in the exhaust system, and the only thing that will burn is the coolant actually exposed to high temperatures--it will not cause the coolant circulating through the engine's cooling system to ignite.

In other words, the amount of coolant you'll get in a cylinder via a leaking head gasket is nowhere near enough to cause a sustained engine fire. Many owners who have a leaking head gasket allowing coolant into the cylinders don't even know it. The warnings you find online about the "danger" of engine fire due to coolant leaks come from law firms specializing in product liability.

 

[Mark S.]

Yep … it is what it is. I googled to see what the comment was referring to. Even Ford posted coverage for certain model year vehicles (not applicable to Bronco Sports) to solve issues related to “engine fires” from “coolant leaks”… Fords post not my words

I didn't see anything from Ford at the link you provided. Can you link directly to it?

 

[Emerald]

#metoo

 

[Emerald]

My interest in the BS OB was met with strong opinions steering me to buy a RAV4. Been there done that. I was given my old man's (rip dad) 2007 Rav4 that took its last breath 5 yrs later in my driveway after the tranny blew. But it got me home! Five years earlier I was warned about oil consumption and thot my brother topped the fluids for my drive to cali. I was wrong, I drove from IA to Cheyenne bone dry. It was honest, reliable and forgiving. It was also boring, the cabin was deafening loud, the seats induced body restless syndrome on steroids shitty stereo, low headliner. There are so many used Rav4's over 60k miles on them, $26k-$28k and higher. Very common used RAV4's trade in post warranty and deprived of paid maintenance.

 

[rltotten]

My interest in the BS OB was met with strong opinions steering me to buy a RAV4. Been there done that. I was given my old man's (rip dad) 2007 Rav4 that took its last breath 5 yrs later in my driveway after the tranny blew. But it got me home! Five years earlier I was warned about oil consumption and thot my brother topped the fluids for my drive to cali. I was wrong, I drove from IA to Cheyenne bone dry. It was honest, reliable and forgiving. It was also boring, the cabin was deafening loud, the seats induced body restless syndrome on steroids shitty stereo, low headliner. There are so many used Rav4's over 60k miles on them, $26k-$28k and higher. Very common used RAV4's trade in post warranty and deprived of paid maintenance.

I'll take boring and reliable vs a good looking unreliable BS anyday ...

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