Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

jgatell

Jan 02, 2023

2022 4-Door Outer Banks with Sasquatch/Towing Package
7,500 miles

Last week I got an alert at start up. Service Engine Soon. Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

I can not switch GOAT Mode, stuck in 2WD. Slowing down to turning into driveway or parking space is also very strange and I feel has something to do with reduced power. Anyone else experience this and know what the issue is?

To make matters worse, I have Premium Care warranty but they won't approve rental until diagnosis has been made. My dealer says that could take 5 days.

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Jan 02, 2023

Yeah so the PCM probably detected an issue and stuck your Bronco into limp mode to protect itself. Huge bummer.

If you have the Ford warranty, keep in mind that it can be serviced at any Ford dealer, doesn't have to be your dealer.

2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg

TEEDEE

Jan 03, 2023

jgatell
2022 4-Door Outer Banks with Sasquatch/Towing Package
7,500 miles

Last week I got an alert at start up. Service Engine Soon. Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

I can not switch GOAT Mode, stuck in 2WD. Slowing down to turning into driveway or parking space is also very strange and I feel has something to do with reduced power. Anyone else experience this and know what the issue is?

To make matters worse, I have Premium Care warranty but they won't approve rental until diagnosis has been made. My dealer says that could take 5 days.

I keep getting the same error when pulling a light trailer. Have had it in shop 3 times and still no better. It has done it mostly when on cruise control but has given error a couple of times not on cruise. Gas mileage goes from 23.5 to 13.5. Also, oil consumption is a quart in 500 miles; 6 quarts on 3700 mile trip.

Deano Bronc

Jan 03, 2023

Bourbon Bronco
I keep getting the same error when pulling a light trailer. Have had it in shop 3 times and still no better. It has done it mostly when on cruise control but has given error a couple of times not on cruise. Gas mileage goes from 23.5 to 13.5. Also, oil consumption is a quart in 500 miles; 6 quarts on 3700 mile trip.

Gas mileage falling that much isn’t unheard of.

Oil consumption is mega bad juju though. I’d at least get your cylinder compression checked. Sounds like your piston rings or valves aren’t holding under load. Bad news for any engine, very bad for an engine with a turbo.

2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg

jgatell

Jan 05, 2023

It goes in shop again; hopefully will see what is going on. 1/2 qt in 350 miles with no trailer.

Laura, jgatell

Jan 05, 2023

Dropped the Bronco off yesterday morning. Still waiting to hear something. The person checking me in was familiar with the Powertrain Malfunction Warning. He seemed puzzled over the power issue while moving at a slow speed or turning into spaces.

The wheels feel like 4WD is engaged. You can feel and hear the tires "gripping" as I turn. If I give it more gas it seems to get better.

RagnarKon
Yeah so the PCM probably detected an issue and stuck your Bronco into limp mode to protect itself. Huge bummer.

If you have the Ford warranty, keep in mind that it can be serviced at any Ford dealer, doesn't have to be your dealer.

Once I speed up, 10+ mph, it drives fine. My gas mileage has increased which is very strange.

Jan 13, 2023

Finally got my Bronco back - 7 days after I dropped it off. No diagnosis until the morning of the 7th day. So no opportunity to take advantage of the warranty (I pay extra for) providing a rental. Nothing but an error in programming. Quick fix.

Deano Bronc, EvlNvrDys

Jan 13, 2023

Bourbon Bronco
It goes in shop again; hopefully will see what is going on. 1/2 qt in 350 miles with no trailer.

Any resolution yet?

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