Engine replacement under warrenty

[Flyboygsxr]

Care to share what caused the failure. And what did fail.

Yes, please do and did you have an aftermarket tune? Has anyones motor failed on the stock tune?

 

[VoodooBoss]

Has anyones motor failed on the stock tune?

Many have including mine.

 

[Flyboygsxr]

Many have including mine.

What failed? Can you give more details? My motor has 16k on it and is still going strong I think/hope I change the oil every 3-4 track days which usually never ends up being more than 1000 miles.

 

[Fomoco302]

Have the majority of failures been on 2012's?

 

[302 Hi Pro]

I think he had only 1 hole in the block.
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It looks like it blew before he got out of the pits. Whoever took the picture sure captured the event for your Dad. Glad the repairs went well and were covered. It does pay to run the factory tunes, and I'm glad I stayed with OEM tune and the Ford Racing TracKey.

Good Luck,
Dave
302 Hi Pro

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Ended up hearing from my dealer that they ordered a motor and intake. Not sure if that means it is a long or short block but I am glad to know the car will be back together under warranty.

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Good News! Happy to learn it will be covered.

It's really easy to tell if an engine has, or has not received regular maintenance once it's disassembled for inspection. Plus, I'm sure Ford is seeing some common threads in the engine failures they are covering under warranty.

That has got to be a relief!

Dave
302 Hi Pro

 

[Flyboygsxr]

I am uneducated on this matter but I thought I read in some previous threads that they don't make the Boss motor anymore. If they are replacing the short block does it still have the forged internals or is it a standard GT short block?

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Have the majority of failures been on 2012's?

No, both 12's and 13's have had a few failures. Overall I think Ford has provided excellent repair and warranty coverage for Owners who have used their Boss 302's as intended. (IMO)

Dave
2HP

 

[Brandon302]

I am uneducated on this matter but I thought I read in some previous threads that they don't make the Boss motor anymore. If they are replacing the short block does it still have the forged internals or is it a standard GT short block?

That is what I want to know or is it an aluminator with a Boss intake.

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[VoodooBoss]

No, both 12's and 13's have had a few failures. Overall I think Ford has provided excellent repair and warranty coverage for Owners who have used their Boss 302's as intended. (IMO)

Dave
2HP

Yes they have been and there have been probably more 12's but plenty of 13's as well. I don't think this is systemic and the sky is not falling but I can tell you that my original motor drank oil at the beginning and used 1/2 qt. every track day. My new motor? In 3,000 miles and four track days I have not added a drop of oil and it feels very strong.

Yes they have Boss long blocks and they will for sometime. They are not using Aluminator motors.

One nice thing about the new motor for a 2012 is you get the better cam sensor connectors and they had to upgrade the wiring harness.

 

[Brandon302]

Yes they have been and there have been probably more 12's but plenty of 13's as well. I don't think this is systemic and the sky is not falling but I can tell you that my original motor drank oil at the beginning and used 1/2 qt. every track day. My new motor? In 3,000 miles and four track days I have not added a drop of oil and it feels very strong.

Yes they have Boss long blocks and they will for sometime. They are not using Aluminator motors.

One nice thing about the new motor for a 2012 is you get the better cam sensor connectors and they had to upgrade the wiring harness.

That is really sweet, I can get down with a few upgrades as far as motor. I never had oil issues once broken in so hopefully this one is the same. If you had a new motor put in does that reset the power train warranty for the motor?

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[VoodooBoss]

If you had a new motor put in does that reset the power train warranty for the motor?

I asked that question and was told no. It's only good for the original 60 months or 60,000 miles.

 

[Brandon302]

I asked that question and was told no. It's only good for 60 months or 60,000 miles.

That's the same as the regular power train so that's awesome.

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[F.D. Sako]

Brandon, I don't think the warranty restarts, it'll continue according to your original miles and purchase date.

Glad things are working out!
I have no idea what I'd do if mine blew, I don't have a good relationship with a dealer that I trust

 

[SlowJim]

My new motor? In 3,000 miles and four track days I have not added a drop of oil and it feels very strong.

You are changing the oil out after every track day though, right?

 

[four-walling]

I have no idea what I'd do if mine blew, I don't have a good relationship with a dealer that I trust

Auto dealers typically make most of their money in the Parts and Service departments. Once a dealer gets factory approval to do an engine replacement, they would love to have that big ticket job.

 

[VoodooBoss]

You are changing the oil out after every track day though, right?

After every three track days.

 

[Brandon302]

Brandon, I don't think the warranty restarts, it'll continue according to your original miles and purchase date.

Glad things are working out!
I have no idea what I'd do if mine blew, I don't have a good relationship with a dealer that I trust

I haven't seen any work they have done but as far as service Koons of Annapolis seems to have my back, which is a very nice feeling.

 

[Brandon302]

Got the car back yesterday, engine was replaced under warranty. Not sure what it was that caused the failure, Ford didn't require a tear down but the tech knows at the very least that either piston 7 or 8 snapped.

 

[TMSBOSS]

A broken piston is often a timing and or fuel issue.