20k Miles and the clutch Dies!?

[highley1980]

So, as a lot of you I am sure, I ordered my Bronco and had to wait for what seemed like forever. I had a 79' bronco as a kid and I loved it. When they announced the new Broncos I knew I had to get one. I placed my order and waited forever. Got pushed to next model year but waited patiently for my base model 2 dr standard transmission 2.3 ltr bronco to arrive.

I ended up getting a model 2022 year. I just passed 20k miles and I am driving on the highway and my clutch pedal gets stuck to the floor. This happened to me shifting into 6th on the highway which was harrowing. I had to pull to the side, turn off the vehicle and pull the clutch pedal back up. Now reverse 1st through 3rd gear sound like a grinding mess so I brought it back to the dealer.

I have never owned a new vehicle in my life and didnt plan to until I saw the bronco come out. To say that this is a disappointment is an understatement. Yes it will likely still be under my bumper to bumper warranty but I honestly dont know that I want to keep this vehicle now. If this happens again after the warranty is out I will be totally screwed. The dealership has not yet got back to me but I feel like I was sold a lemon.

I have been driving standard transmissions since I was a kid and have never had this happen. Nevermind to a vehicle that only has 20k miles on it. I think when its repaired Im going to get rid of it and steer clear of american vehicles once again. I am currently a supervisor for a manufacturing company in the US so it pains me to say this but we make lesser quality vehicles here. I figured since it was build here in the US that I would be fine. I might as well had got a bronco sport built in Mexico.

We stayed with our orders even though they took forever and seemed like they would never start rolling out and what do I get for being a faithful customer>? Now I'm driving a crappy Ford Edge loaner that reeks of cigarette's from the dealership until I hear back. Gotta love the union auto manufacturers, they always have their hands out for raises and better benefits but they produce crap.

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[WarthogJr]

Welcome to 2024. Ill effects of COVID regarding quality will hang around like stinky fish smell for…a while.

 

[highley1980]

Welcome to 2024. Ill effects of COVID regarding quality will hang around like stinky fish smell for…a while.

It's so sad, I have a hard time finding good employees myself now. There was a time after COVID I would give you a shot just for having a pulse. I don't get what's going on in this country. No one takes pride in anything anymore. We are a culture in decline and Asia is going to eat our lunch.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

So, as a lot of you I am sure, I ordered my Bronco and had to wait for what seemed like forever. I had a 79' bronco as a kid and I loved it. When they announced the new Broncos I knew I had to get one. I placed my order and waited forever. Got pushed to next model year but waited patiently for my base model 2 dr standard transmission 2.3 ltr bronco to arrive.

I ended up getting a model 2022 year. I just passed 20k miles and I am driving on the highway and my clutch pedal gets stuck to the floor. This happened to me shifting into 6th on the highway which was harrowing. I had to pull to the side, turn off the vehicle and pull the clutch pedal back up. Now reverse 1st through 3rd gear sound like a grinding mess so I brought it back to the dealer.

I have never owned a new vehicle in my life and didnt plan to until I saw the bronco come out. To say that this is a disappointment is an understatement. Yes it will likely still be under my bumper to bumper warranty but I honestly dont know that I want to keep this vehicle now. If this happens again after the warranty is out I will be totally screwed. The dealership has not yet got back to me but I feel like I was sold a lemon.

I have been driving standard transmissions since I was a kid and have never had this happen. Nevermind to a vehicle that only has 20k miles on it. I think when its repaired Im going to get rid of it and steer clear of american vehicles once again. I am currently a supervisor for a manufacturing company in the US so it pains me to say this but we make lesser quality vehicles here. I figured since it was build here in the US that I would be fine. I might as well had got a bronco sport built in Mexico.

We stayed with our orders even though they took forever and seemed like they would never start rolling out and what do I get for being a faithful customer>? Now I'm driving a crappy Ford Edge loaner that reeks of cigarette's from the dealership until I hear back. Gotta love the union auto manufacturers, they always have their hands out for raises and better benefits but they produce crap.

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

 

[BlueBronco]

The dealership has not yet got back to me but I feel like I was sold a lemon....

I think when its repaired Im going to get rid of it and steer clear of american vehicles once again.

I get that having to repair a vehicle with only 20k miles sucks but I think you are over reacting a bit. No, a worn out clutch does not constitute a lemon. If you are worried about a stock unit wearing out again, pay the difference for the dealer to install a performance clutch.

 

[Poppavein]

Sounds like the slave cylinder failed, perhaps you blew a seal.

“No, that’s just ice cream!”

 

[Brsox]

Welcome to 2024. Ill effects of COVID regarding quality will hang around like stinky fish smell for…a while.

It worldwide now. I've always been a big Toyota guy and had 4 4Runners before my Bronco. But the new Tundra is being recalled for its engine and the new Tacoma's transmissions are blowing up.

 

[Brsox]

If you love the vehicle, just go on the Granger site and get yourself an extended warranty. They sell them for a reasonable price and, most likely, you'll need it.

 

[brkdncr]

Premature catastrophic failure. It happens to all manual models. Fix it under warranty.

 

[highley1980]

I just messaged your account.

I get that having to repair a vehicle with only 20k miles sucks but I think you are over reacting a bit. No, a worn out clutch does not constitute a lemon. If you are worried about a stock unit wearing out again, pay the difference for the dealer to install a performance clutch.

yah so I worked for a manufacturer that produced parts for the auto industry and have a bit of a background here and I just have to disagree with you.
You may be letting your love for the brand alter your judgement.

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I get that having to repair a vehicle with only 20k miles sucks but I think you are over reacting a bit. No, a worn out clutch does not constitute a lemon. If you are worried about a stock unit wearing out again, pay the difference for the dealer to install a performance clutch.

i disagree. When you pay thousands of dollars for something and treat it like a baby you should get a degree of reliability

I think you're letting your love for the brand alter your judgement. I don't know about you but I work hard for my money. I don't expect a company to take that lightly.
Also, I'm driving a Ford Escape now as the loaner. It's a turd. I've owned far more fords than any other but this is as bad as it was in the 80s.

 

[Moto26]

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

Do you ever find anything on your end?

 

[swami37]

Sounds like driver error to me.

 

[HeliPilot]

A pedal stuck to the floor does not equate to a failed clutch. I’m sure the clutch itself is still fine at 20k miles, either you have a linkage failure or the cylinder as suggested above.

 

[BlueBronco]

You may be letting your love for the brand alter your judgement.

Wait, you are about to abandon a whole nation of auto manufacturing because of what will most likely be a warrantable repair, and I am the one with the altered judgement for recommending an upgraded repair??? Lol, do us all favor, fix it and trade it. Maybe a Kia Sante Fe would be more reliable and suitable for you. Best of luck.

 

[highley1980]

Wait, you are about to abandon a whole nation of auto manufacturing because of what will most likely be a warrantable repair, and I am the one with the altered judgement for recommending an upgraded repair??? Lol, do us all favor, fix it and trade it. Maybe a Kia Sante Fe would be more reliable and suitable for you. Best of luck.

Maybe it would have a good one kiddo

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