NHTSA Complaint #11513390 — 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and making a left turn, there was an abnormal rattling noise. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the oil was not changed, and that the flex plate behind the engine had locked up. The flex flywheel broke and shattered. The pin broke and locked up the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure was 85,000. The VIN was not available.