Early Bronco

Major electrical issues.

Last week, my 2022 Bronco Sport Big Bend had it’s battery die so in typical fashion, I got it jumped however, after getting the car jumped, I’m greeted with all sorts of warnings saying my 4×4, lane assist, remote start, powered accessories, hill assist, traction control, auto start/stop, and a few other things are all unavailable saying that the vehicle needed to be serviced now.

I thought it seemed really weird considering I haven’t had any issues with the car until now. I had the pcm…

Major electrical issues.

Last week, my 2022 Bronco Sport Big Bend had it’s battery die so in typical fashion, I got it jumped however, after getting the car jumped, I’m greeted with all sorts of warnings saying my 4×4, lane assist, remote start, powered accessories, hill assist, traction control, auto start/stop, and a few other things are all unavailable saying that the vehicle needed to be serviced now.

I thought it seemed really weird considering I haven’t had any issues with the car until now. I had the pcm…

Major electrical issues.  

Part of headlight staying on

Part of headlight staying on
I’ve had my Bronco sport for a few months now and love it. The other day I went into a store and came out (30 min later) and part of my headlight was on. I opened the door and closed it and it went off. I blew it off. A week later I looked out the window and saw the same thing. I have no idea how or why this is happening. Anyone else have this happen or know what’s going on?

Ford Bronco Sport Part of headlight staying on 286F0807-3875-4716-A656-7FAAAB87152E

Ford Bronco Sport Part of headlight staying on 286F0807-3875-4716-A656-7FAAAB87152E

I’ve had my Bronco sport for a few months now and love it. The other day I went into a store and came out (30 min later) and part of my headlight was on. I opened the door and closed it and it went off. I blew it off. A week later I looked out the window and saw the same thing. I have no idea how or why this is happening. Anyone else have this happen or know what’s going on?  

Daytime Running Lights Sometimes Stay On After Shutdown

I thought I saw a thread on this earlier, however I couldn’t find it.

I’ve noticed that when I shut off the vehicle (BS Base) and lock the doors (via key fob) that things shut off in a sequence….interior lights, then guages, then headlights (if night) and lastly the daytime running lights. Problem is that occasionally (say 1 in every 10 shut downs) the daytime running lights will stay on. I then have to re-open the vehicle with the key fob, then lock it again…then everything shuts in…

Daytime Running Lights Sometimes Stay On After Shutdown

I thought I saw a thread on this earlier, however I couldn’t find it.

I’ve noticed that when I shut off the vehicle (BS Base) and lock the doors (via key fob) that things shut off in a sequence….interior lights, then guages, then headlights (if night) and lastly the daytime running lights. Problem is that occasionally (say 1 in every 10 shut downs) the daytime running lights will stay on. I then have to re-open the vehicle with the key fob, then lock it again…then everything shuts in…

Daytime Running Lights Sometimes Stay On After Shutdown  

Blackstone Oil Analysis

I’m posting my latest Blackstone Oil Analysis for my 21 Bronco Sport with the 1.5. I ususally change oil and filter every 5000 miles but I was curious as to the claims of Amsoil that their Signature Series Full Syn can go 20K miles. The filter was from Amsoil as well. The report clearly backs up the Amsoil claims of their SS oil can go beyond 10K with little degradation. I’ll never go 20K between changes but knowing I can go to 10K is good to know. My next report will be for Pennzoil Ultra…

Blackstone Oil Analysis

I’m posting my latest Blackstone Oil Analysis for my 21 Bronco Sport with the 1.5. I ususally change oil and filter every 5000 miles but I was curious as to the claims of Amsoil that their Signature Series Full Syn can go 20K miles. The filter was from Amsoil as well. The report clearly backs up the Amsoil claims of their SS oil can go beyond 10K with little degradation. I’ll never go 20K between changes but knowing I can go to 10K is good to know. My next report will be for Pennzoil Ultra…

Blackstone Oil Analysis  

Torque Converter Shudder Adventure

Update

Over the past 3-4 months, I have been experiencing a stumbling issue. This occurs all the time between 25 and 45 mph under light to moderate throttle. When under hard throttle, the issue does not appear. There has also been a rhythmic surge at highway speeds. The tachometer would jump every second while driving.

My 21 OB has 117,000+ miles. The spark plugs were changed at 105,000. I cleaned the MAF, mass airflow sensor; the MAP, manifold absolute pressure sensor and the IAT, intake…

Torque Converter Shudder Adventure

Update

Over the past 3-4 months, I have been experiencing a stumbling issue. This occurs all the time between 25 and 45 mph under light to moderate throttle. When under hard throttle, the issue does not appear. There has also been a rhythmic surge at highway speeds. The tachometer would jump every second while driving.

My 21 OB has 117,000+ miles. The spark plugs were changed at 105,000. I cleaned the MAF, mass airflow sensor; the MAP, manifold absolute pressure sensor and the IAT, intake…

Torque Converter Shudder Adventure  

New Bronco Sport Owners Break In Period

Congratulations to all the new Bronco Sport owners!!! Just wondering how you guys are doing during your 1,500 mile break-in period. Those that are trying to follow the break-in guidelines, are you avoiding freeways and taking side streets so that you are always varying your speeds?

Break-in suggestions for first 1,500 miles (compiled from the forum):

  • Don’t go over 80mph
  • Avoid exceeding 4000 rpms
  • No full throttle starts
  • Vary your speed frequently (don’t drive a constant…

New Bronco Sport Owners Break In Period

Congratulations to all the new Bronco Sport owners!!! Just wondering how you guys are doing during your 1,500 mile break-in period. Those that are trying to follow the break-in guidelines, are you avoiding freeways and taking side streets so that you are always varying your speeds?

Break-in suggestions for first 1,500 miles (compiled from the forum):

Don’t go over 80mph
Avoid exceeding 4000 rpms
No full throttle starts
Vary your speed frequently (don’t drive a constant…

New Bronco Sport Owners Break In Period  

2025 Rear Bumper Retrofit Research

2025 Rear Bumper Retrofit Research
Howdy all, similar to my swing out tie down thread this is consolidating some initial research on potentially retrofitting the 2025 rear bumper onto the first gen sports

Particularly, I’m excited about the fact that it has steel plating and that it has real rear recovery points. My badlands now has the front hooks obviously so I’m happy there, but using a tow point adapter for the rear isn’t nearly as clean as the built in hooks

Ford Bronco Sport 2025 Rear Bumper Retrofit Research IMG_4453

Ford Bronco Sport 2025 Rear Bumper Retrofit Research IMG_4453

this is the 2021 rear…

2025 Rear Bumper Retrofit Research

Howdy all, similar to my swing out tie down thread this is consolidating some initial research on potentially retrofitting the 2025 rear bumper onto the first gen sports

Particularly, I’m excited about the fact that it has steel plating and that it has real rear recovery points. My badlands now has the front hooks obviously so I’m happy there, but using a tow point adapter for the rear isn’t nearly as clean as the built in hooks

this is the 2021 rear…

2025 Rear Bumper Retrofit Research  

Rhino Rack Pioneer installed on BL+BL

Since I haven’t seen too many mentions of Rhino Rack platforms on here I thought I’d post what I installed over the weekend. I wanted a lower profile platform rack that was still aluminum and light weight. Rhino rack has an option on their website for the BS but it runs the length of the roof and would cover the sunroof on my Badlands. After a lot of close measurements I figured I could mount the 52×49 and still have a full functioning sun roof. It’s close and took a little adjustment but…

Rhino Rack Pioneer installed on BL+BL

Since I haven’t seen too many mentions of Rhino Rack platforms on here I thought I’d post what I installed over the weekend. I wanted a lower profile platform rack that was still aluminum and light weight. Rhino rack has an option on their website for the BS but it runs the length of the roof and would cover the sunroof on my Badlands. After a lot of close measurements I figured I could mount the 52×49 and still have a full functioning sun roof. It’s close and took a little adjustment but…

Rhino Rack Pioneer installed on BL+BL