Recall Update for 23S27 (Fire Risk Recall)

Edit: looks like 2023 models are getting a new long block! They didn’t want to deal with the cost of developing a software detection tool, so they are just replacing all those engines. 2020-2022 get the software update.

Looks like the remedy will be a software update. Sorry to all of you who wanted a new engine. The software update is designed to warn the driver if it detects a rod bearing failure and will limit engine load. My one big question is will Ford provide an extended warranty on their engines???

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RMISC-23V380-5342.pdf

”May – November 2023: Ford’s Internal Combustion Powertrain and Powertrain Controls Engineering teams tested several engines and analyzed historical calibration data to characterize connecting rod bearing failures for all cylinders. The team used these findings to develop a connecting rod bearing failure detection algorithm which will limit engine speed/load after detecting a bearing that is in the process of failing, and provide notification to the driver. Once the software was developed, the engineering teams tested its effectiveness through dynamometer and vehicle testing. The results of the testing indicate that this algorithm will detect a connecting rod bearing failure and protect the engine from a block breach.

On December 15, 2023, Ford’s Field Review Committee approved the remedy for the 23S27 field action."