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Add Auto-wipers? “WORKED!”

Greetings to all!
My Badlands is being delivered this week.
And I just discovered it doesn’t have automatic wipers. Ford had the brilliant idea to remove them!
Would it be possible to add them by installing the sensor on the windshield and running the wires?

Thanks!  

Bronze package rims…aftermarket??

Good day.
Wife has owned a BS Badlands Bronze Smoke with retro steelies(235/65/17s) for 3 years now.
Been a very reliable unit and plan on keeping it a long time.
Driving thru local dealer we saw the bronze package and really liked the look.
It also had bigger tires(254/65/17s) and a 1.5 inch lift….which she wants now too
Ive tried but cannot find them available anywhere…..and I’d probably be scared of the price.
I have also looked into aftermarket but coming up empty on anything…

Bronze package rims…aftermarket??

Good day.
Wife has owned a BS Badlands Bronze Smoke with retro steelies(235/65/17s) for 3 years now.
Been a very reliable unit and plan on keeping it a long time.
Driving thru local dealer we saw the bronze package and really liked the look.
It also had bigger tires(254/65/17s) and a 1.5 inch lift….which she wants now too
Ive tried but cannot find them available anywhere…..and I’d probably be scared of the price.
I have also looked into aftermarket but coming up empty on anything…

Bronze package rims…aftermarket??  

Water pump leaking

Well it happened to mine. 2024 big bend 1.5 . Waterpump is leaking 20,023 miles. Babied since purchasing, amsoil for every oil change at 3000 miles .  

Automatic folding mirror project WORKED!

Then the rain sensor project is finished.
I would like to see if electric folding can be added to the mirrors.
The BS 2025 with electric folding is sold in Brazil. So it has to be possible.
I can’t find the part number for the Brazilian mirror to look it up. And I don’t know if it would just be a matter of adding the motor or if the whole mirror needs to be replaced.

I don’t think anyone has ever done this before.  

Ford Bronco Sport Service Manuals Online

Just came across this while looking up torque specs for a focus that I’m working on. Pretty neat and has a lot of information.

lemon-manuals.org.ua/ford

looks like they have manuals for other makes and for ford its 1960-2025

hope this is allowed! And hopefully the site stays up!  

Water pump

Well it happened to mine. 2024 big bend 1.5 . Waterpump is leaking 20,023 miles. Babied since purchasing, amsoil for every oil change at 3000 miles .  

BEWARE OF PTU and REAR DIFF OIL LEVEL from the factory !

Changed both after 21,000 miles. ONLY 10 oz came out of the PTU and 18 oz out of the diff. BAD LOW in both. The PTU for sure. Held about 25 oz each. It is a 2022 BB 1.5L. Just a FYI.
Build date 02/11/22.  

Anyone run 5w-30

Anyone running 5w-30 in warm environments? My other two Fords run 5w-30. Hate buying that 6th quart of 5w-20 for the 1.5 oil change and prefer to just keep 5w-30 on hand for all vehicles.  

Fender flares recommendations + Door Side Sill Molding (Badlands 2026)

Hi everyone,

I’m starting to look into exterior mods for my 2026 Bronco Sport Badlands and wanted to get some feedback from those who already went down this path.

At the moment, “I’ve already decided” on the door side sill molding trims. I’m planning to go with these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CFZJYS1J/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AECM95K2ZL7TH&th=1
They seem like a good solution to protect the lower doors, especially for off-road use. (And I like them)

Where I’m still…

Fender flares recommendations + Door Side Sill Molding (Badlands 2026)  

If I had kids…

or even a wife that went places with me (her health makes her homebound unfortunately) I would not have a BS. It’s just me, a bike, and camping gear. It is soooo small inside.