Since this has not been done yet, I am going to run it. I do not have mod status SO ONLY POST A RESPONSE TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW OR POST A LINK TO THE THREAD ON THIS FORUM containing someone with a blown engine and I will update this post. I do not want this to be 50 pages of cluster, just the facts answering these questions You can PM too. This thread will only work if YOU ARE HONEST. LIST ALL MODS.
This thread is only to help us get a better understanding of what/why/how some engines are failing.
2/7/2016 - It is my strong belief, from evidence, the cause of engine failure is from sucking up water/oil from intercooler causing rod to snap OR running an insane tune. A catchcan/hole in stock intercooler or aftermarket intercooler is a must.
2/24/2016 - Some people have been removed from this thread throughout its short history because they want to stay anonymous. Don't understand why but "it is what it is."
Thank you.
Username:
Failure Date:
Truck Year:
3.5L or 2.7L:
Location (US or Canada):
Mileage:
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?:
Modifications and tune:
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
Any signs prior to failure?:
Warranty?:
Thread:
Username: mmateri
Failure Date : 12/5/2015
Truck Year: 2013
Location (US or Canada): Canada
Mileage: 46,000km = roughly 28,500 mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: Stock tune, No catch can, no intercooler hole
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Driving to work
Warranty?: Yes
Other Comments: States truck running fine. Oil change light displayed, was going to change after work. Oil had 9,000km (5600mi) on it
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/14350-blown-engine.html
Username: norcal ecoscrew
Failure Date: 2015
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US - California
Mileage: 75,000MI
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: No catch can; Has other modifications.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
3/4 throttle acceleration from stoplight Any signs prior to failure?
Warranty?: Yes. Extended? Completely new long block from Ford
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/31-f150-ecoboost-problems/13902-blew-my-motor.html
Username: bulletwoods
Failure Date: 11-23-2014
Truck Year: 2011
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 88,000 mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: No catch can, all stock?
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Driving to work
Any signs prior to failure?: Misfires for a week accelerating (thinking condensation) dealer replaced plugs week before with tighter gap
Warranty?: No, expirsed at 75,000 miles. Ford quoated $13,000 for new motor with turbos, ended up paying about $6,000
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/...hat/8477-broken-connecting-rod-3-5l-ecoboost-only-88-000-miles-need-help-4.html
Username: Ecofx86
Failure Date:
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage:
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune:
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
Any signs prior to failure?:
Warranty?:
Thread:
Username: pvtschultz
Failure Date: 04/17/2014
Truck Year: 2011
Location (US or Canada): USA
Mileage: 25,750
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod failure, 2x
Modifications and tune: Intake, Catback, 2" Ready Lift, 315/70R17 wheels, told tuner used to adjust speedo (unknown if truck was actually tuned). No CAC weep hole or TSBs performed prior.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Near WOT acceleration, loud clunk and rough running. Oil was coming out of pan.
Any signs prior to failure?: No
Warranty?: No. Was not informed of cause of failure.
Thread: Occurred while previous owner had it. Info is what was conveyed to me.
Username: 13Scott
Failure Date: Valve tick 11/20/15
Truck Year: 2013
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 63,000 and change
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: #2 piston. They said the injector was leaking, fixed that and then said the tick is still there so we have to take the head off
Modifications and tune: toyo at2 35x12 tires, Stainless works cat back, air aide cold air intake, SCT 5 star 87 perf/ tow tune. Bunch of others that aren't mechanical.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): started ticking after a good rain storm
Any signs prior to failure?: no but I did have the timing chain slap for a little.
Warranty?: No Ford but under a fleet maintenance program that they say will cover it.
Thread: Almost died
Username: gleslie76
Failure Date: 1-25-2015
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 24,000MI
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Hole in block on cylinder 1 and 4. Most likely bottom of piston broke, then rod went through.
Modifications and tune: Edge tuner only
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Driving 1/2 throttle
Any signs prior to failure?:
Warranty?: No, dealer helped some on labor costs
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/9517-24000-miles-threw-rod-today.html
Other: Claims intercooler had no moisture in it.
Username: EcoboostDave
Failure Date: December 2014
Truck Year: ...2012?
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 23,000mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: A variety of tunes were used, probable reason for failure. AMR intercooler (This kit replaces the stock charge pipe and hot pipes), Kooks down pipes, FullRace catback, S&B CAI, BBK throttle body, RX Monster catch can, 170 thermostat.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Pulling out of driveway
Any signs prior to failure?: No, claims he never drove the truck hard.
Warranty?: No due to mods, replaced with junkyard motor
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/9517-24000-miles-threw-rod-today-6.html
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/...f150-ecoboost-maintenance/10628-don-t-think-i-m-catch-can-believer-anymore.html
Username: ojz
Failure Date: December 2015
Truck Year: 2011
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 65,000mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: #3 Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston). Moisture in intercooler.
Modifications and tune: All stock
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Light acceleration (normal driving)
Any signs prior to failure?: No
Warranty?: No, bought a long block from Ford and replaced engine himself.
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/31-f150-ecoboost-problems/13663-connecting-rod-failure-hole-block.html
Other: THIS THREAD ^^ IS VERY INFORMATIVE WITH PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF MOTOR SWAP.
Username: Carlos
Failure Date: Feb 2016
Truck Year: 2014
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 15,300
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block
Modifications and tune: Running SSI tune; Unknown on the specifics, put BP 91 octane in on 93 tune?
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
Any signs prior to failure?: No
Warranty?:
Thread: No point of linking this thread, it is just a bunch of people arguing.
Username: Daltonkk
Failure Date: 02/06/16
Truck Year: 2013
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 77,000 miles
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?:
Modifications and tune: Intake, Catless, straightpipe, 2" Lift, 33/12.50R20 wheels, Low temp Thermostat, LET Custom Tune 93 Performance. CAC weep hole no TSBs performed prior
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Cruising about 1/2 throttle sounded like a semi truck engine braking and then cel and wrench came on.
Any signs prior to failure?: Timing chain rattle on cold start and a metal clanking noise intermittent starts (No proof this leads to engine blowing - wooboost)
Warranty?: No
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/15290-there-goes-another-one.html
Username: Elkhart
Failure Date: 2/6/16
Truck Year: 2014
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 64,000 miles
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: No idea - giant puddle of oil underneath
Modifications and tune: none - 100% stock
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): accelerating onto freeway
Any signs prior to failure?: truck has had choppy acceleration issues in the past
Warranty?: No
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/15294-blown-2014-stock-only-64k-miles.html
Username: Old Fart
Failure Date: 5/7/2016
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): Idaho
Mileage: 43,800
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: All of the above
Modifications and tune: None
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Stepped on it to pass a car, and BOOM!
Any signs prior to failure?: Every once in a while, when I would step on it, I would hear a noise like fan blade touching the radiator, but they said it was nothing to worry about.
Warranty? Yes
Thread: Pictures in this thread!
Username: Scout
Failure Date: July 2016
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US, ND
Mileage: 35, 950M
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Probably bottom of piston causing rod through block like rest of them
Modifications and tune: CAI and 5* 91 performance tune, nothing else
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Cruising with no load
Any signs prior to failure?: NO
Warranty?: ?
Thread: In this thread
Username: Bobskagg55
Failure Date: 6/15/16
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): In US, but Canada built
Mileage: 51,000
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Thown Rod
Modifications and tune: Airaid and Exhaust, no engine mods
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Started to accelerate, let off then hard accel again. RPM pegged out at red line, and bam, a loud noise and smoke out the back. I think it is related to the transmission down shift recall.
Any signs prior to failure?: This will be the 3rd engine Ford has put into this truck.
Warranty?: Yes
Thread: Page 8 of this thread
Username: Jmercado567
Failure Date: 8/11/16
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 78K
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: waiting on full diagnostic - blown engine - oil on floor and sides, smoke coming out of engine sides
Modifications and tune: No mods
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): driving on highway, while merging to highway
Any signs prior to failure?: engine rattle upon start but goes away - was random.
Warranty?: no
Thread: Video in this thread page 10, post #96
This thread is only to help us get a better understanding of what/why/how some engines are failing.
2/7/2016 - It is my strong belief, from evidence, the cause of engine failure is from sucking up water/oil from intercooler causing rod to snap OR running an insane tune. A catchcan/hole in stock intercooler or aftermarket intercooler is a must.
2/24/2016 - Some people have been removed from this thread throughout its short history because they want to stay anonymous. Don't understand why but "it is what it is."
Thank you.
Username:
Failure Date:
Truck Year:
3.5L or 2.7L:
Location (US or Canada):
Mileage:
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?:
Modifications and tune:
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
Any signs prior to failure?:
Warranty?:
Thread:
Username: mmateri
Failure Date : 12/5/2015
Truck Year: 2013
Location (US or Canada): Canada
Mileage: 46,000km = roughly 28,500 mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: Stock tune, No catch can, no intercooler hole
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Driving to work
Warranty?: Yes
Other Comments: States truck running fine. Oil change light displayed, was going to change after work. Oil had 9,000km (5600mi) on it
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/14350-blown-engine.html
Username: norcal ecoscrew
Failure Date: 2015
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US - California
Mileage: 75,000MI
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: No catch can; Has other modifications.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
3/4 throttle acceleration from stoplight Any signs prior to failure?
Warranty?: Yes. Extended? Completely new long block from Ford
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/31-f150-ecoboost-problems/13902-blew-my-motor.html
Username: bulletwoods
Failure Date: 11-23-2014
Truck Year: 2011
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 88,000 mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: No catch can, all stock?
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Driving to work
Any signs prior to failure?: Misfires for a week accelerating (thinking condensation) dealer replaced plugs week before with tighter gap
Warranty?: No, expirsed at 75,000 miles. Ford quoated $13,000 for new motor with turbos, ended up paying about $6,000
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/...hat/8477-broken-connecting-rod-3-5l-ecoboost-only-88-000-miles-need-help-4.html
Username: Ecofx86
Failure Date:
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage:
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune:
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
Any signs prior to failure?:
Warranty?:
Thread:
Username: pvtschultz
Failure Date: 04/17/2014
Truck Year: 2011
Location (US or Canada): USA
Mileage: 25,750
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod failure, 2x
Modifications and tune: Intake, Catback, 2" Ready Lift, 315/70R17 wheels, told tuner used to adjust speedo (unknown if truck was actually tuned). No CAC weep hole or TSBs performed prior.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Near WOT acceleration, loud clunk and rough running. Oil was coming out of pan.
Any signs prior to failure?: No
Warranty?: No. Was not informed of cause of failure.
Thread: Occurred while previous owner had it. Info is what was conveyed to me.
Username: 13Scott
Failure Date: Valve tick 11/20/15
Truck Year: 2013
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 63,000 and change
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: #2 piston. They said the injector was leaking, fixed that and then said the tick is still there so we have to take the head off
Modifications and tune: toyo at2 35x12 tires, Stainless works cat back, air aide cold air intake, SCT 5 star 87 perf/ tow tune. Bunch of others that aren't mechanical.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): started ticking after a good rain storm
Any signs prior to failure?: no but I did have the timing chain slap for a little.
Warranty?: No Ford but under a fleet maintenance program that they say will cover it.
Thread: Almost died
Username: gleslie76
Failure Date: 1-25-2015
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 24,000MI
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Hole in block on cylinder 1 and 4. Most likely bottom of piston broke, then rod went through.
Modifications and tune: Edge tuner only
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Driving 1/2 throttle
Any signs prior to failure?:
Warranty?: No, dealer helped some on labor costs
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/9517-24000-miles-threw-rod-today.html
Other: Claims intercooler had no moisture in it.
Username: EcoboostDave
Failure Date: December 2014
Truck Year: ...2012?
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 23,000mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston)
Modifications and tune: A variety of tunes were used, probable reason for failure. AMR intercooler (This kit replaces the stock charge pipe and hot pipes), Kooks down pipes, FullRace catback, S&B CAI, BBK throttle body, RX Monster catch can, 170 thermostat.
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Pulling out of driveway
Any signs prior to failure?: No, claims he never drove the truck hard.
Warranty?: No due to mods, replaced with junkyard motor
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/9517-24000-miles-threw-rod-today-6.html
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/...f150-ecoboost-maintenance/10628-don-t-think-i-m-catch-can-believer-anymore.html
Username: ojz
Failure Date: December 2015
Truck Year: 2011
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 65,000mi
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: #3 Rod through block (most like broke on the bottom side of piston). Moisture in intercooler.
Modifications and tune: All stock
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Light acceleration (normal driving)
Any signs prior to failure?: No
Warranty?: No, bought a long block from Ford and replaced engine himself.
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/31-f150-ecoboost-problems/13663-connecting-rod-failure-hole-block.html
Other: THIS THREAD ^^ IS VERY INFORMATIVE WITH PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF MOTOR SWAP.
Username: Carlos
Failure Date: Feb 2016
Truck Year: 2014
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 15,300
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Rod through block
Modifications and tune: Running SSI tune; Unknown on the specifics, put BP 91 octane in on 93 tune?
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?):
Any signs prior to failure?: No
Warranty?:
Thread: No point of linking this thread, it is just a bunch of people arguing.
Username: Daltonkk
Failure Date: 02/06/16
Truck Year: 2013
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 77,000 miles
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?:
Modifications and tune: Intake, Catless, straightpipe, 2" Lift, 33/12.50R20 wheels, Low temp Thermostat, LET Custom Tune 93 Performance. CAC weep hole no TSBs performed prior
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Cruising about 1/2 throttle sounded like a semi truck engine braking and then cel and wrench came on.
Any signs prior to failure?: Timing chain rattle on cold start and a metal clanking noise intermittent starts (No proof this leads to engine blowing - wooboost)
Warranty?: No
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/15290-there-goes-another-one.html
Username: Elkhart
Failure Date: 2/6/16
Truck Year: 2014
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 64,000 miles
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: No idea - giant puddle of oil underneath
Modifications and tune: none - 100% stock
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): accelerating onto freeway
Any signs prior to failure?: truck has had choppy acceleration issues in the past
Warranty?: No
Thread: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/6-f150-ecoboost-chat/15294-blown-2014-stock-only-64k-miles.html
Username: Old Fart
Failure Date: 5/7/2016
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): Idaho
Mileage: 43,800
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: All of the above
Modifications and tune: None
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Stepped on it to pass a car, and BOOM!
Any signs prior to failure?: Every once in a while, when I would step on it, I would hear a noise like fan blade touching the radiator, but they said it was nothing to worry about.
Warranty? Yes
Thread: Pictures in this thread!
Username: Scout
Failure Date: July 2016
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US, ND
Mileage: 35, 950M
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Probably bottom of piston causing rod through block like rest of them
Modifications and tune: CAI and 5* 91 performance tune, nothing else
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Cruising with no load
Any signs prior to failure?: NO
Warranty?: ?
Thread: In this thread
Username: Bobskagg55
Failure Date: 6/15/16
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): In US, but Canada built
Mileage: 51,000
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: Thown Rod
Modifications and tune: Airaid and Exhaust, no engine mods
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): Started to accelerate, let off then hard accel again. RPM pegged out at red line, and bam, a loud noise and smoke out the back. I think it is related to the transmission down shift recall.
Any signs prior to failure?: This will be the 3rd engine Ford has put into this truck.
Warranty?: Yes
Thread: Page 8 of this thread
Username: Jmercado567
Failure Date: 8/11/16
Truck Year: 2012
Location (US or Canada): US
Mileage: 78K
What failed - piston, rod, injector etc?: waiting on full diagnostic - blown engine - oil on floor and sides, smoke coming out of engine sides
Modifications and tune: No mods
Under what circumstances did it fail (WOT, cruising, what did you hear and feel?): driving on highway, while merging to highway
Any signs prior to failure?: engine rattle upon start but goes away - was random.
Warranty?: no
Thread: Video in this thread page 10, post #96
