Engine BLOWN and FORD is FIXING it

[RangerBill]

They drilled coolant ports between the cylinders in the block to even out temps. It worked well. All 2019 and some early 2020 models had the early engine. I remember researching and checking my engine date to see what was in my truck.

This didn't apply to the 2019 and up Rangers. This was on other Ford cars, but not the Rangers. Ranger engines had the fix from the beginning.

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[RedlandRanger]

This didn't apply to the 2019 and up Rangers. This was on other Ford cars, but not the Rangers. Ranger engines had the fix from the beginning.

That is what I was thinking - there was DEFINITELY an issue with other 2.3s in other vehicles but when they tweaked the 2.3 for the Ranger they fixed that issue.

 

[Trustable]

I thought that issue was for other 2.3 variants? I thought they changed the design for the 2.3 designed for the Ranger? It is mostly the same as other variants but I do remember reading about the head gasket issue but am like 99% sure it was not an issue for the Ranger engines.

It was the focus RS variant, the first run of them had major issues related to that. There may have been some for the ranger, mustang, and Lincoln version of the escape. My mom had the Lincoln version, had issues with misfiring after a couple months.

 

[RangerBill]

It was the focus RS variant, the first run of them had major issues related to that. There may have been some for the ranger, mustang, and Lincoln version of the escape. My mom had the Lincoln version, had issues with misfiring after a couple months.

Ranger 2.3L engines did not have the problem.

 

[SISTERIACO]

I hope you do get your answer from the dealership today, and I'm sure we all hope the news is good.

That said, I'm not sure why you'd want to throw rocks at any of the forum members for asking questions about your situation, especially when they quote you directly and are wondering about what seem to be inconsistencies between your posts and your actual situation.

There is a wealth of practical experience and wisdom represented in this forum, and a great many of these guys spend a lot of time and energy researching things and sharing to help each other fix things and get the best out of our Rangers. If them taking your posts seriously and at face value is upsetting to you, you have clearly stumbled into the wrong forum.

I'm sure you have much better things to do with your keyboard time than be here.

Happy trails to ya.

So why would anyone reply by being a smart ass? The oil went after the engine went. So this group will automatically assume that I did not take care of the engine. I am not going to put every service record out here. And since the internet is full of people hiding behind their keyboards what makes this place any better?

 

[NotBudule2]

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Thanks. Putting this out here reminds me of why I don't like the internet. Keyboard warriors diagnosing things that they know nothing of. I literally took the truck to Ford everytime, they have all of the records on it. I am hoping for an answer (good or bad) today.

Wow, really?

Putting that reply out here reminds me why I don’t like the internet. Keyboard warriors reading things into something as straightforward as an informative reply. I literally relayed to you whether or not this was a known thing with these 2.3 engines. I am hoping for an apology (sincere or not) today.

 

[Chris M]

So why would anyone reply by being a smart ass? The oil went after the engine went. So this group will automatically assume that I did not take care of the engine. I am not going to put every service record out here. And since the internet is full of people hiding behind their keyboards what makes this place any better?

Yet you came here to this forum for advice TWICE for the same issue, and having just read back through both of your only threads on this forum ever, it seems that you got excellent advice and insights from some very experienced members...which you seemed to appreciate at the time.

And now because those guys are asking more specific questions based on things you said that just didn't seem to jive, these same guys are keyboard warriors and are hiding behind said keyboards.

Maybe if you had kept all your posts to the one thread there might have been more cohesion from you and less confusion from everyone else that asked more pointed questions. And maybe not. Who knows?

Anyway, we can all understand you being stressed because today is the day you'll get final judgment on your engine...but there's no need to get bent at forum members here for remaining true to their character and trying to be helpful.

And as I said earlier, I am sure we all hope for good results from the "aftermarket" folks looking at your equipment.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

So why would anyone reply by being a smart ass? The oil went after the engine went. So this group will automatically assume that I did not take care of the engine. I am not going to put every service record out here. And since the internet is full of people hiding behind their keyboards what makes this place any better?

Jennifer - you have to take everything here with a grain of salt. Some guys just want to watch the world burn. Some guys think being a dick on the internet makes them cool. Some guys (like myself) are generally sarcastic but genuinely want to help. Your story doesn't track between the two threads but that could be our misunderstanding and... we can only go off the information we have.

I don't think anyone here is hoping anything less than a warranty replacement.

 

[NotBudule2]

Oops , just found out it was a girl and I usually need eggshells for the ones im not married or related too, my bad ...

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Oops , just found out it was a girl and I usually need eggshells for the ones im not married or related too, my bad ...

you never know... Can't make those assumptions, in today's world.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Oops , just found out it was a girl and I usually need eggshells for the ones im not married or related too, my bad ...

Because you never know who might be carrying a soldering iron.

 

[TJC]

So why would anyone reply by being a smart ass? The oil went after the engine went. So this group will automatically assume that I did not take care of the engine. I am not going to put every service record out here. And since the internet is full of people hiding behind their keyboards what makes this place any better?

First, everyone is hiding behind their keyboards...

It is the internet.

We are not neighbors or best buds.

We are a microcosm of a worldwide community. We range from old time gear heads to young people who simply love their Rangers.... and everything in between.

So you need to set your expectations accordingly.

Second, engines don't magically lose oil, they may burn it, or leak it, but it goes somewhere.

It is possible Ford service may have filled it incorrectly or even not changed it at all. And after the fact it is impossible to determine if any of that happened.

It is always wise to double check any work performed on any of your autos. Even things as simple as an oil change, by pulling the dipstick and validating the oil was indeed changed, and that it is at the correct level... and that the filter was changed.

I've gone to the quickie oil change joints and witnessed shoddy work. I know it happens.

The bad of it all is that at 64K miles you are outside the 5yr 60K warranty unless you paid for an extended warranty. And I see an engine replacement in your future.

Third, take a deep breath, and know that I (we) am not looking to discredit you. We are simply exploring all the possibilities.

I will tell you honestly, that something doesn't add up. That doesn't mean that you did anything to cause the failure. It also means that you may have done or not done something to cause the failure.

We have no idea.

But there are some very intelligent people here who know what causes engine failures. And more times than not it is neglect (whether intentional or not).

Did you drive the truck any distance after the low oil pressure warning appeared?

Has anyone previously done any major work on the engine?

If oil was leaking the techs should have seen evidence. You should have seen evidence on the ground where you park the truck.

If your engine was burning oil you'd see blue puffs of smoke and residue on the exhaust tail pipe, spark plugs would foul, and the engine would run rough.

If the oil wasn't changed (even if you paid to have it changed), this could destroy the engine. It doesn't take long to do serious damage if you go a year or two without changing the oil.

Using Dino oil instead of synthetic requires more frequent changes. Dino oil in a modern turbo 4cyl engine will contaminate relatively quickly - 3K miles. Going 6K-7K on dino oil in a turbo will dramatically increase wear on the engine. Forget about what the Ford manual says. It is WRONG! Changing oil every 10K is crazy... not changing your transmission fluid is just as crazy. But the Ford manual tells you it's fine for the life of the transmission. Ford isn't lying, simply misleading. The fluid will last the life of the transmission, but it will be a very short life. Same goes for engine oil. 3K for dino, 5K for synthetic.

Forth, whatever the cause, I sincerely hope that things work out well for you. I really do. It is quite frustrating and expensive to have a failure of this magnitude.

Finally, FWIW, I loathe taking any vehicle that I own to any place to have them service it. I simply no longer trust service departments to deliver. So I do my own work as much as possible. At 70, it is getting harder, but I still do 100% of all maintenance, and most all repairs.

Best of luck and keep us informed, we may yet be able to assist.

- T

 

[TJC]

Oops , just found out it was a girl and I usually need eggshells for the ones im not married or related too, my bad ...

If I tell you that I am a girl will you treat me nice too?

 

[Racket]

Inversely I would be concerned a dealership will think they can take advantage of a woman and reject any type of assistance.

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