Engine goes pop after 5 months and 5k miles?

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Brother in law bought a 2018 plate transit 350D 5 months ago, he’s done around 5k miles and the engine has gone pop, has he any comeback on the dealer that sold it?
AA recovery told him they all do this sir, (it’s on finance) deposit paid debit card not credit.
Dealer said try Ford for a good will repair.

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Yes I don’t have all the facts, van had done 68k at purchase in private name, with full service. AA man said it had seized and it’s a common fault. Dealer said only 3 month warranty but I thought sale of goods act was 6 months option of repair or replacement.

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AA recovery said oil was fine and there was nothing he could have done to prevent it.

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Thanks all, it does sound like a wet belt failure, I’ll pass over your comments.

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Thanks Twing and others for help and advice.
Sister in law called to say Ford have agreed to fit a new engine.