I bought a Front Wheel Drive 2011 Egde SEL with the 3.5L in April 2011 because my wife loved thier look. we have had a few of the common issues that are talked about in this forum (Headlight Switch, Door Ajar, Rear Camera) and got them fixed. We also kept the routine maintenance on the car as suggested by the Owner's Manual.
About 1.5 weeks ago my wife and I hear a ticking sound in the top end of the engine. I suspect it is that all too common sound everyone else was experiencing with the 3.5L/3.7L made before 5/1/2011 (our man. 2/2011). Two days ago the sound got louder and I decided to take it to the dealership, I get 2 miles from the dealership and the engine starts making a slapping sound then scoring in the lower end. The engine light pops immediately and within a minute the engine shuts off. I have it towed to them and today they tell me they suspect the bottom end of the engine let go (no kidding!) and that I need a new motor with only 101,832 miles on the car!!!!
Has anyone else had this happen? What are my option besides replacing the motor for $6700 which I cant afford do? I've a life long Ford guy and so is my family as we have purchased many new and used Fords over the years and placed many more miles than this before encountering a mechanical problem.
Any suggestions I would really appreciate it.