2025 OuterBank Spare tire that works
Note: unlike other models, the OuterBanks model has 18″ wheels (other models use 17″.
Asked several Ford Dealership Parts Departments and didn’t get too far. One quoted wheel ($120) and tire ($140) plus mount/balance but couldn’t guarantee it would fit. Another gave me a wheel they had laying around and showed me that a new 2025 hub fit the wheel. Got excited…
Picked up a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport – Outer Banks and like many others, was disappointed to find an air pump and no spare tire.
Note: unlike other models, the OuterBanks model has 18″ wheels (other models use 17″.
Asked several Ford Dealership Parts Departments and didn’t get too far. One quoted wheel ($120) and tire ($140) plus mount/balance but couldn’t guarantee it would fit. Another gave me a wheel they had laying around and showed me that a new 2025 hub fit the wheel. Got excited…
2025 OuterBank Spare tire that works
The wandering eye…
I wish it was bigger, mostly for the sake of my growing teenagers in the back seat. A smoother, more refined ride would be nice. That’s really it, I still like the Bronco Sport a lot.
Yet here I am, ogling 4runners, Land Cruisers and 7-speed MT Broncos. Honda Ridgelines. Transit passenger vans. Old Porsche Cayennes…
There is no rational reason to replace my ’21 BS BL. It’s paid for, functional, reliable, fast, great in the snow, low mileage. My wife loves the quasi-self-driving feature.
I wish it was bigger, mostly for the sake of my growing teenagers in the back seat. A smoother, more refined ride would be nice. That’s really it, I still like the Bronco Sport a lot.
Yet here I am, ogling 4runners, Land Cruisers and 7-speed MT Broncos. Honda Ridgelines. Transit passenger vans. Old Porsche Cayennes…
The wandering eye…
Year two ownership report 2023 BB
Details / Specs
- Model : 2023 Big Bend 1.5
- Mileage : 40,000 km. / 24,854 mi
- Color: Alto blue
- Options : Tow pkg, Sunroof, Co-pilot 360, Convenience group
- Primary Usage : City Driving 70% highway 30%
- Special Comments : Towing trailer 1,600 lbs
- Maintenance : Ford Maintenance package 8,000 km / 5,000 mi schedule
- 5 Service / maintenance visits completed
Problems / Failures since new…
Hey all. Just passed 2 years of ownership , here’s my report :
Details / Specs
Model : 2023 Big Bend 1.5
Mileage : 40,000 km. / 24,854 mi
Color: Alto blue
Options : Tow pkg, Sunroof, Co-pilot 360, Convenience group
Primary Usage : City Driving 70% highway 30%
Special Comments : Towing trailer 1,600 lbs
Maintenance : Ford Maintenance package 8,000 km / 5,000 mi schedule
5 Service / maintenance visits completed
Problems / Failures since new…
Year two ownership report 2023 BB
Back Hatch Opening
Hey there, thinking of doing some car camping. Anyone know how to open back hatch from the inside?
Sirocco – 2021 Badlands – Area 51 Blue – Build Journal
Originally picked up in May 2024 as the second owner with just over 40,000 miles and some hail damage on it. My intention when purchasing this car was to upgrade from my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, and build something off-road /overland capable for the few times a year I go camping/hiking across the country. In addition to this I also bought it firmly as long term car…
Meant to do this as I went along but here we are. Wanted to compile and begin tracking the progress of my 2021 Badlands build.
Originally picked up in May 2024 as the second owner with just over 40,000 miles and some hail damage on it. My intention when purchasing this car was to upgrade from my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, and build something off-road /overland capable for the few times a year I go camping/hiking across the country. In addition to this I also bought it firmly as long term car…
Sirocco – 2021 Badlands – Area 51 Blue – Build Journal
NEW 2025 BS Badlands Error After First 400 Miles
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Saw this error a couple days ago – anyone else seen this? New 2025 Badlands. No check engine light – got an actual message on display to get vehicle serviced (don’t member exact wording). This is screenshot using Forscan where I could pull details. I actually have multiple codes – see second image. Can’t say I’m to impressed after spending about 40K on a vehicle to see DTC’s already – some non trivial.
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NEW 2025 BS Badlands Error After First 400 Miles
Injector recall no parts disappeared
The fuel injector recall that has been out for so long with no parts available has disappeared from Ford app. Might just be an app issue as seat bolt recall disappeared from full size recall notice in app. Anyways. What is going on with the injector?
Anybody see this of have one?
Rear Tow Hook
https://thebronconation.com/news/unlocking-hidden-potential-the-bronco-sport-rear-tow-hook-t.18096/
Rear Tow Hook
Cherry bomb muffler
I know a lot of you guys are very mechanical inclined. Would any of the cherry bomb brand mufflers fit a 2024 big bend edition.
Tennessee Bronco Sport Off Roadeo – March 14 2026
I will be there with wife and good friend. Who else is going?