Jul 09, 2025
I purchased a 2021 bronco 2.7l in 2021.
Had an ac issue that was fixed about a year ago but other than that not too many issues. I’ve kept up with oil changes pretty well.
About 3 weeks ago I noticed my oil temp was slightly elevated more than normal (245 degrees). Even though it was within the normal range according to the digital gauge - I got an oil change at a local shop and that seemed to have fixed the issue. About a week later I noticed the temps were elevating again (still in the normal range, just higher than I was used to seeing).
thought it was odd so I went in to the shop that gave me the oil change, and they told me the coolant was low and they thought I may have a coolant leak.
I scheduled a time to send my shop to the ford dealership where I bought the vehicle (where most of my maintenance had been done) and 5 days later, they told me the bottom of the radiator was leaking and that I would need a new engine.
I’m at 77k miles, this seems very abnormal.
Has anyone else had this issue? They are quoting $11,000 for the job. Not really sure what to do.
Feels extremely unfair considering I brought it in to get inspected at a time that I thought was preemptive. Again, the oil temp gauge was showing that it was well within the normal range- I just had a suspicion it was hotter than normal and brought it in to be inspected as soon as practicable.
Had an ac issue that was fixed about a year ago but other than that not too many issues. I’ve kept up with oil changes pretty well.
About 3 weeks ago I noticed my oil temp was slightly elevated more than normal (245 degrees). Even though it was within the normal range according to the digital gauge - I got an oil change at a local shop and that seemed to have fixed the issue. About a week later I noticed the temps were elevating again (still in the normal range, just higher than I was used to seeing).
thought it was odd so I went in to the shop that gave me the oil change, and they told me the coolant was low and they thought I may have a coolant leak.
I scheduled a time to send my shop to the ford dealership where I bought the vehicle (where most of my maintenance had been done) and 5 days later, they told me the bottom of the radiator was leaking and that I would need a new engine.
I’m at 77k miles, this seems very abnormal.
Has anyone else had this issue? They are quoting $11,000 for the job. Not really sure what to do.
Feels extremely unfair considering I brought it in to get inspected at a time that I thought was preemptive. Again, the oil temp gauge was showing that it was well within the normal range- I just had a suspicion it was hotter than normal and brought it in to be inspected as soon as practicable.
James77, Chief Ron