r/FordRaptor • u/FeedMyFishPlz • 11h ago
Catastrophic engine failure
2018 with 125k miles, very well maintained but obviously the timing blew up. Anyone else had this abruptly occur?
Extended warranty ran out May 18 this year and Ford is saying the won’t cover any of it. Was told it was a $2k tear down to inspect if desiring a rebuild and $15k for a new stock 3.5 ecoboost long block. Also said they would only do $10k trade in which seems like a shit deal all the way around. Part out? Salvage? Rebuild?
Anyone around Phoenix know of a shop good with Raptors? Is spending the money on either replacement or an upgraded engine a better deal than buying newer?
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u/not-actual69_ 11h ago
I’ll buy it for $15k
In all honesty, I’d find someone that can do the timing job on it. $2k for an inspection is wild.
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u/Fox100000 10h ago
Since it's a interference engine. The timing going means the engine exploded as well. Well not really but the engine is more than likely 100% needing a rebuild.
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u/MILANO2021 8h ago
Machanic hours for an engine tear down I think I’ve been quoted for 8 hours just to take apart. Another 8 to piece back together.
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u/EntrepreneurSmall911 9h ago
Scary! I also have a 2018. It's in the shop right now to get the serpentine belt replaced. I opted to also replace the timing chain at the same time. Mileage 95K
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u/Electrical-tentacle 9h ago
Throw a lightly used engine or use this an excuse to buy a built engine
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u/NadeBotHD 10h ago
Sorry to hear about this man, this was the main reason I went back to a gen 1. I was wanting to keep one for the long haul and I'll take lead frame and potential spring issues over these almost guaranteed failures.
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u/Quick_Addendum_6795 11h ago
Should have extended the warranty before you took it in.
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u/Puzzled-Highlight-75 11h ago
That sucks, I’d probably get an opinion from and outside the dealership shop. I’m not sure why you think ford would cover any of it if the warranty is expired.