Thrown connecting rod / engine failure
Connecting rod, engine block
14 months
Source-linkedVerify source — Reddit postStock 2025 Mustang GT Premium purchased new threw a rod at 6,941 miles after about 14 months and four dealer oil changes. On the highway at about 85 mph, white smoke and an oil puddle appeared; the selling dealer confirmed a thrown rod. After a dispute over a $6,700 engine inspection authorization, a second Ford dealer obtained warranty approval without that inspection fee, reporting the rod disconnected from the crank and entered the block.
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Thrown connecting rod / engine failure
Connecting rod, engine block
14 months
Months until failure
14 months
Repair cost
Not stated
Repaired
Yes
Manufacturer warranty
Yes
Extended warranty
Not stated
Support helpful
Not stated
Would recommend
No
Confidence
94%
