Ugh… Just finished my first inside cleanup of my Big Bend. It’s got more bends and crevices than swiss cheese! Plenty of little spots for debris t
Ugh!..cleaning the inside of my ’25 was an unpleasant challenge. It has more crevices and be ds a d ups and downs than Swiss cheese. Changed vacuums two. Had to move seats up and back over and over to remove mats …vacuum…replace mats…. ETC. ETC…took me hours.. Just do not like the design..setup of interior…hate the tech setup… but… like the way it rides…
I got stuck
Its been melting like crazy so I knew there wouldnt be much snow however what remained was hard and easy to walk on without breaking through. The big test was crossing the grader berm at the start so I figured if it stopped me then I wouldnt push my luck. I climbed right over it no problem because it was so hard packed and continued for about a quarter mile still in normal mode.
When I got to the end where it…
Today I went for a spin down a section of road that isnt maintained in the winter.
Its been melting like crazy so I knew there wouldnt be much snow however what remained was hard and easy to walk on without breaking through. The big test was crossing the grader berm at the start so I figured if it stopped me then I wouldnt push my luck. I climbed right over it no problem because it was so hard packed and continued for about a quarter mile still in normal mode.
When I got to the end where it…
I got stuck
2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend – Full Transmission Replacement at 13k Miles (Output Planetary Failure)
Wanted to share my experience and see if anyone else has dealt with this.
Vehicle:
2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend
4WD
Automatic
13,000 miles
I was experiencing the following symptoms:
• Delayed 1–3, 3–4, and 4–5 shifts
• Shift flare in 5th gear
• No warning lights or stored DTCs
Dealer performed diagnostics. No codes present. Fluid level was full but described as dark/metallic.
Road test verified concern. They performed reset strategy and adaptive relearn, no change.
Final…
2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend – Full Transmission Replacement at 13k Miles (Output Planetary Failure)
Hey everyone,
Wanted to share my experience and see if anyone else has dealt with this.
Vehicle:
2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend
4WD
Automatic
13,000 miles
I was experiencing the following symptoms:
• Delayed 1–3, 3–4, and 4–5 shifts
• Shift flare in 5th gear
• No warning lights or stored DTCs
Dealer performed diagnostics. No codes present. Fluid level was full but described as dark/metallic.
Road test verified concern. They performed reset strategy and adaptive relearn, no change.
Final…
2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend – Full Transmission Replacement at 13k Miles (Output Planetary Failure)
Another coolant thread
Ok so weird question. My 2022 Big Bend has 42k and now gone through 2 water pumps. Last one was put in a few weeks ago and I checked the coolant recently and noticed it was low AGAIN. Decided to fill it up to max in case they didn’t get all the air out and that caused the low coolant. As I am putting coolant into the expansion tank right before it gets to the max it starts pouring it the bottom of the tank. Looks like from the middle. There’s a cavity there. I have looked in the tank…
Another coolant thread
Tire Rack tests SUV/CUV tires, Video
Contained in this test are two mild , “on road”, All Terrain tires, that get mentioned here fairly often, the BFG Trail terrain and the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail. After watching this video, you may not want to put them in the same boat. And, if what you’re looking for is not an A/T Tire, there are new and old tires in this test
Fuel injector leak.. recall update
They all, including the drain tube, PCM updates etc used the code letter ” S ” in the recall number. To me, that means a safety issue that must be fixed by Ford.
Today I asked my dealer for a status.
Surprise !!!!
All the old recalls using the S have been discontinued ( or something ) and the new recall number is 22N18. Of course , the N means ” we…
Ford has demolished a small forest to send me ( and everyone else ) paperwork regarding recalls for the fuel injector leak.
They all, including the drain tube, PCM updates etc used the code letter ” S ” in the recall number. To me, that means a safety issue that must be fixed by Ford.
Today I asked my dealer for a status.
Surprise !!!!
All the old recalls using the S have been discontinued ( or something ) and the new recall number is 22N18. Of course , the N means ” we…
Fuel injector leak.. recall update
The Big Bend deserves a second chance.
2024, 44k miles. I’m in it $13k.
Just got my new hood from Vicrez. I set the bare black hood on top of the front end just to see what it would look like. I kind of like it. I’m thinking about painting the hood black, and then running black vinyl down the beltline below the windows. Black vinyl on the roof too. Alternatively I might do Carbon Grey to match the wheels and the…
I love the Bronco Sport. I just picked up this guy to restore.
2024, 44k miles. I’m in it $13k.
Just got my new hood from Vicrez. I set the bare black hood on top of the front end just to see what it would look like. I kind of like it. I’m thinking about painting the hood black, and then running black vinyl down the beltline below the windows. Black vinyl on the roof too. Alternatively I might do Carbon Grey to match the wheels and the…
The Big Bend deserves a second chance.
Any suggestions on where to purchase tires?
I’m probably going to Toyo Open Country or MAYBE Yokohama Geolanders in 235/65/17. So more than likely, Firestone’s out of the question but I wanted to add that as a possibility.
I live in a small town with a Firestone and Ford dealership. I don’t care for Firestone’s service department due to past experiences. I had been buying my tires from Discount Tire but the closest one is about 40 minutes…
My main choices are Ford and Discount Tire. Are there any benefits to buying from Ford?
I’m probably going to Toyo Open Country or MAYBE Yokohama Geolanders in 235/65/17. So more than likely, Firestone’s out of the question but I wanted to add that as a possibility.
I live in a small town with a Firestone and Ford dealership. I don’t care for Firestone’s service department due to past experiences. I had been buying my tires from Discount Tire but the closest one is about 40 minutes…
Any suggestions on where to purchase tires?
Wolfbox: Knowledge on Hardwire Kit and Installation [Part 4]
Welcome back to our series on Hardwire Kit and Installation—this is Part 4! In the last few posts, we walked you through the basics of hardwire kits, giving you a solid foundation to understand how they work and why they’re essential for powering your dash cam. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and dive into the installation process!
Key Reminder Before We Begin:
Every vehicle is unique! Fuse box layouts can differ not only by make and…
Wolfbox: Knowledge on Hardwire Kit and Installation [Part 4]
Hello, Community!
Welcome back to our series on Hardwire Kit and Installation—this is Part 4! In the last few posts, we walked you through the basics of hardwire kits, giving you a solid foundation to understand how they work and why they’re essential for powering your dash cam. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and dive into the installation process!
Key Reminder Before We Begin:
Every vehicle is unique! Fuse box layouts can differ not only by make and…
Wolfbox: Knowledge on Hardwire Kit and Installation [Part 4]
Lets see your Bronco Sport builds!
Fifteen52 Offroad Traverse MX 17×8 +38
BFGoodrich All Terrain Ta Ko2 245/70
RTR Leveling Kit
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
Fifteen52 Offroad Traverse MX 17×8 +38
BFGoodrich All Terrain Ta Ko2 245/70
RTR Leveling Kit