Source: Reddit (r/Bronco)
Date: September 28, 2025
Denver, Colorado — A terrifying post shared in the r/Bronco subreddit detailed a near-disaster experienced by a user while off-roading in the Rocky Mountains. The owner’s brand-new 2025 Ford Bronco suffered a front-left engine mount failure due to excessive torque on a steep incline, causing the engine to violently shake, nearly flipping the vehicle into a ravine. The post quickly garnered over 50 comments, sparking widespread concern among Bronco owners about the recurring engine mount issues in the 2025 model, echoing the earlier concerns over EcoBoost engine failures. Ford has yet to respond, but users are urging an immediate investigation.
Incident Details: A Dangerous Off-Road Trail Turns Hazardous
On a cool September afternoon, 35-year-old Colorado software engineer u/OffroadAdventurer87 was driving their 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch (2.7L EcoBoost, 33-inch tires) on the moderately difficult Mosquito Pass off-road trail. With only 800 miles on the vehicle, the Bronco initially handled the rocky terrain with ease — until the front-left engine mount failed while climbing a steep hill.
"I shifted into 4Low and was crawling up a 25-degree slope, with softball-sized rocks under my wheels," the original poster recalled. "Suddenly, there was a terrifying CRACK, like a gunshot. The entire engine lurched to the right, hitting the frame, and the Bronco started fishtailing wildly. Everything was shaking — the steering wheel was vibrating so much I could hardly hold on. I thought I was going to flip off a 10-foot cliff. I slammed the brakes and turned off the engine to stop it just in time."
The dashcam footage attached to the post captured the chaos: the hood popped slightly, the engine twisted, and exhaust sounds became irregular. The vehicle slid a few inches toward the edge of the trail. The original poster managed to winch the Bronco back to level ground with the help of a companion, but the rubber mount had completely torn apart, exposing jagged metal.
Reported Symptoms: Not Just This One Bronco
The post detailed the classic engine mount failure signs that u/OffroadAdventurer87 initially thought were "just some new-car quirks":
l Excessive Engine Movement: Visible tilting during acceleration, especially in low gears.
l Severe Vibration: Heavy thumping noise from the floor when on rough terrain, intensifying under load.
l Clunking Noises: Metallic "bang" sounds when shifting from drive to reverse or when starting.
l Throttle Response Delay: Engine misalignment causing hesitation, increasing the risk of loss of control.
l Alignment Issues: Slight lean to one side after failure, indicating chassis stress.
Another 2025 Bronco Wildtrak owner shared, "It happened last month in Moab — this time the rear mount. The engine was shaking like a dancer. Ford towed it, claiming ‘manufacturing defect.’ Still waiting for a loaner car." A mechanic commented, "I've seen 5 cases this summer. The aluminum mounts in the 2025 model are lighter but more brittle — cracking under off-road torque. Make sure to run a power brake test now."
An independent off-road engineer commented, "The 2025 Bronco was redesigned to reduce the weight of each mount by 4 pounds for better efficiency, but fatigue testing didn’t account for high-torque off-road conditions. Micro-cracks show up after just 500 miles of abuse. If you’re off-roading, upgrade now — don’t wait until you’re featured in a YouTube fail compilation."
This incident serves as a critical reminder of the potential safety risks related to engine mounts in 2025 Ford Broncos, especially in high-torque off-road conditions. Owners are advised to conduct thorough checks and consider upgrading their mounts to avoid dangerous situations on the trails.
