NHTSA Complaint #11511626 — 2023 FORD BRONCO

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11511626
Vehicle	2023 FORD BRONCO
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 2, 2023
Date Filed	March 13, 2023
Mileage	60 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission made grinding sounds when shifted into neutral(N), 1st, and 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2371 (MT88 Manual Transmission - Rotational Scraping Noise from Transmission When Cold and In Neutral, 1st and/or 2nd Gear with Clutch Applied). The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60.

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