2.7 - Turbo Waste Gate Actuator Stuck Closed

Superstition AZ

Aug 08, 2023

Got a check engine light and an immediate “diagnosis” on FordPass last week. 9200 miles.

Didn’t even bother with OBDI reader. Had a trip planned so it sat for a week in the garage. Dealer got it in yesterday and confirmed the failed actuator issue.

Part is on order - 4+ days was the status yesterday. Brought her home this morning to “rest” in the garage (no need to sit in the Arizona heat). Hopefully the part shows up quickly. The R&R is relatively fast. Hoping to depart for SW Colorado and the San Juan’s in a week but remaining optimistic and flexible.

Haven’t seen too many of these failures posted. Curious…

‘22 Cactus Gray / Badlands / Sasquatch / LUX / Leather / MIC

Chief Ron, Roughstock11

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Aug 09, 2023

I know a 2.3 isn't a 2.7, but my wastegate failed on the drive home from purchasing it at the dealer.
Be glad you even have an estimate for that part - for the longest time mine was simply "no ETA," which unfortunately has been a recurring line in modern Ford ownership.

Hope it's resolved ASAP...

Chief Ron, Roughstock11

Aug 09, 2023

etmccaus
I know a 2.3 isn't a 2.7, but my wastegate failed on the drive home from purchasing it at the dealer.
Be glad you even have an estimate for that part - for the longest time mine was simply "no ETA," which unfortunately has been a recurring line in modern Ford ownership.

Hope it's resolved ASAP...

Thanks for the empathy and glad yours is resolved. I know it’s not a common issue. Just hoping the actuator is the real issue and the turbo unit is okay.

I’m a long term Ford guy so not throwing in the towel. I realize some modern components are prone to failure. Hoping for a good resolution.

‘22 Cactus Gray / Badlands / Sasquatch / LUX / Leather / MIC

Chief Ron, Roughstock11

Aug 09, 2023

Superstition AZ
Thanks for the empathy and glad yours is resolved. I know it’s not a common issue. Just hoping the actuator is the real issue and the turbo unit is okay.

I’m a long term Ford guy so not throwing in the towel. I realize some modern components are prone to failure. Hoping for a good resolution.

I wouldn’t consider wastegate actuators modern.

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