Ford Senior Master Tech Here (w/ Bronco Ordered). Have Questions?

[Carolina Jim]

Fortunately the manual is digital so they can just update it over-the-air.

If Ford mis-stated the oil capacity for one of their most common engines, that manual is basically useless garbage anyway.

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[Gloff]

I let oil drain for 30 minutes, after engine cooled and sat for 15 prior to that with oil filter out and it still only drained 6 quarts no idea where the other quart is hiding

Still could be wrong in the service manual and owners manual. Let me see if I can get some clarification from my Ford contacts.

 

[unfortunate]

@AllFordTech Can you program additional goats mode available for higher trims if you just have a base or big bend?

 

[Drew5150]

Yup 19-23 sounds great! Is that mostly city, highway, trails, or a mix? Do you consider yourself a fast driver or a more cautious one?

Sometimes on the way to Florida and any long trips I'm at speeds 75-95+, and just driving to work on the highway eco mode and 60-65.

 

[redone17]

Sometimes on the way to Florida and any long trips I'm at speeds 75-95+, and just driving to work on the highway eco mode and 60-65.

Have you noticed a difference in MPG in different modes at highway speeds? I was feeling that the difference is from 0-60. Once you hit 65+ the meter doesn’t seem to be effected in Normal/Eco/Sport.

 

[RJWhit]

@AllFordTech Can you program additional goats mode available for higher trims if you just have a base or big bend?

2.7L EcoBoost V-6 Specs

Engine:	Ford 2.7L EcoBoost V-6
Ignition:	Coil-on-plug
Fuel System:	High pressure direct injection
Engine Oil Capacity:	6.0 qts w/ oil filter
Peak Horsepower:	2015 - 2017	325 hp @ 5,750 rpm

According to Google search

 

[redone17]

Forscan can change the setting I did it on my 2020 Raptor.

I just dug through the entire F150 FORScan Spreadsheet and found nothing on 12v settings. I guess we have to wait until the Bronco lists get produced...I have my ODB reader coming on Friday. Double-honk is the first thing to go.

 

[Snowdogyyz]

I think maybe he thought twice about his choice to come on here and answer a crap ton of questions! Haven’t seen him in awhile- could just be overwhelmed at work.

 

[vrtical]

dont forget about the oil in the actual filter just sayin. Also on any new car, check the stupid dipstick level that will tell you if its not enough or too much pretty easy. Even if you get yours done, check it anyways. I would rather have too much then not enough and even so a quart low isnt going to really cause issues, its not like these engines live in high rpm range. It would be more of an issue on terrain and uneven surface to where the pickup sucks air.

 

[Heffe66413]

Where did Kyle go?

 

[Carolina Jim]

2.7L EcoBoost V-6 Specs
Engine:Ford 2.7L EcoBoost V-6: 6.0 qts w/ oil filter
According to Google search

7.0 qt according to Bronco owners manual:

 

[RJWhit]

7.0 qt according to Bronco owners manual:

I know. Page 399, I have the manual.
BUT there are people that have drained their oil from the forums that say they are only getting 6 quarts.
It would not be the first Ford error on this launch.
Better safe than sorry.

 

[Lakelife36]

Have you noticed a difference in MPG in different modes at highway speeds? I was feeling that the difference is from 0-60. Once you hit 65+ the meter doesn’t seem to be effected in Normal/Eco/Sport.

Check out the edit to @Drew5150's first post above - he added some more info

 

[Carolina Jim]

It would not be the first Ford error on this launch.

does anyone have a running total???

 

[Hemisfear]

Consumer reports (not biased) interviewed engineers from multiple major manufactures and the short answer is modern engines and transmissions do not need break in periods. They are manufactured better than on the past ads designed for showtime from day 1. The fact that this is required for the Bronco is likely coming from the legal team as the break in recommendation was wildly broad, as will the Master Techs answer will be. New model, you never know what could go wrong and it’s better for it to go wrong at a slower speed and while not towing a 5th wheel than at slower speeds. Ford learns a things from the Explorer tread separate days

Mmm...asking car manufacturer's engineers if there is a break in period, sounds fine, but wouldn't their statement ultimately be in their best interest...selling new cars? lol

Personally I follow the advise of my mechanic dad...NOTHING OVER 3000RPM FOR 1000 MILES OR TWO...
Current ride:
2014 Focus ST - +260,000kms, no oil consumption, no noticeable loss of power, great fuel economy, just installed some Bilsteins and Michelins, drives better than the day I purchased it!
Previous ride:
2002 Focus ST - +350,000kms and still running to the dude I sold it to!
1994 2Dr Explorer - +300,000kms - Ford had nothing to do with the Firestone ATX tire issues, in fact the only issue was the tires tread lasted far too long and because of age the rubber would split, like ALL rubber will with time!
In all my 7 of my personally owned vehicles, I have never had an engine related issue.

I think I'll trust my dad...

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