Update: I started this thread last month as I am having a concern as well. Same grinding noise but no oil leak. My Bronco went in the shop on 2 weeks ago and have only heard back a few times, "saying they are diagnosing it". I reached out to Ford and have a case number as well as a case...
Thanks for the update. It does go away when warmed up. I left mine at the dealer and they replicated the noise. It's currently at the dealer(since last Wednesday) getting looked at for the noise and a couple minor issues. I have Ford involved as well since I felt it may be something more...
I just went on the Ford website and clicked on support. There is a chat service. I opened up a chat and told them the issue. They got back to me within 24 hours. From there they move it forward. My Bronco went in today so I’ll keep everyone updated when I hear something.
Just heard from my Ford dealer and I assume my call to Ford prompted it. Its going in next week 2/3 and they will be doing a number of checks. The service advisor went over the checks they will be doing which may include pulling the transmission if they see metal in the oil. I have a feeling...
I reached out to Ford Motor Company support and got a quick reply. Reina was very responsive and helpful. I will keep everyone posted as this moves forward.
"Thank you Raymond, for reaching out to Ford Motor Company with this concern. I will be escalating this case to a Customer Experience...
Correct. Mine is at 2200 and not any better. Let me know what your service comes up with. To me if it was a break in issue or normal, everyone would be experiencing it. From the answers here, some are and some aren't. Thats a problem.
UPDATED with TSB:
Had my Bronco a couple months. 2000 miles. I have the 2.3 manual in my Badlands. When I start it up in the morning I hear what sounds like a grinding, somethings loose kind of noise. When I push the clutch in it seems to go away. It also seems to go away after it has been...