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Early Bronco

The Usual Very Good service at my Ford dealer

My 2021 Bronc Sport Badlands went in today for an oil change and checkup.

It is 4 f1/2 years old w/ 54,000 trouble free miles.
Shortly after getting home (dealer is a mile away), I received a call from the service writer that my battery tested low and recommended replacement.
Since Ford issued a recall on the battery some time ago, it was replaced free.
From drop off to pickup was an hour and a half.
Joe Hall Ford, Lewiston, Idaho knows how to treat his customers (and neighbors).

My 2021 Bronc Sport Badlands went in today for an oil change and checkup.

It is 4 f1/2 years old w/ 54,000 trouble free miles.
Shortly after getting home (dealer is a mile away), I received a call from the service writer that my battery tested low and recommended replacement.
Since Ford issued a recall on the battery some time ago, it was replaced free.
From drop off to pickup was an hour and a half.
Joe Hall Ford, Lewiston, Idaho knows how to treat his customers (and neighbors).  

Click when pressing brake in Park

I’ve recently noticed a loud click when pressing the brakes during park. I am aware that this is coming from the BTSI solenoid. Is this sound being louder a sign that it is failing? No other issues, but I did recently replace the brake lights with LEDs, maybe that is one reason for the change. Thank you

I’ve recently noticed a loud click when pressing the brakes during park. I am aware that this is coming from the BTSI solenoid. Is this sound being louder a sign that it is failing? No other issues, but I did recently replace the brake lights with LEDs, maybe that is one reason for the change. Thank you  

Click when pressing brake in Park

I’ve recently noticed a loud click when pressing the brakes during park. I am aware that this is coming from the BTSI solenoid. Is this sound being louder a sign that it is failing? No other issues, but I did recently replace the brake lights with LEDs, maybe that is one reason for the change. Thank you

I’ve recently noticed a loud click when pressing the brakes during park. I am aware that this is coming from the BTSI solenoid. Is this sound being louder a sign that it is failing? No other issues, but I did recently replace the brake lights with LEDs, maybe that is one reason for the change. Thank you  

4 yr Anniversary

4 yr Anniversary

Ford Bronco Sport 4 yr Anniversary IMG_1985

Ford Bronco Sport 4 yr Anniversary IMG_1985

Ford Bronco Sport 4 yr Anniversary IMG_1983

Ford Bronco Sport 4 yr Anniversary IMG_1983

4 yr anniversary on the 21 OBX caught me finally finding a deal I couldn’t resist. 2025 Base Bronco.

4 yr anniversary on the 21 OBX caught me finally finding a deal I couldn’t resist. 2025 Base Bronco.  

Off roading clubs

In Beaumont CA and my only mod is bigger tires 245s. Gone get a lift eventually. Are there and off road groups that me and my daughter can ride with around here that test the Bronco but aren’t like you might need a tow level?

In Beaumont CA and my only mod is bigger tires 245s. Gone get a lift eventually. Are there and off road groups that me and my daughter can ride with around here that test the Bronco but aren’t like you might need a tow level?  

Let’s share your Road trip experience!

Let’s share your Road trip experience!
We’d like to hear from the community about road trip experiences.

🌄 If you were planning a road trip and could choose two U.S. states, which would you recommend and why?
We’re especially interested in routes that stand out for driving experience, scenery, or overall practicality.

We’d also appreciate any vehicle preparation or maintenance advice for longer trips, such as:

  • Items you always check or service before departure
  • Small details that are often…

Let’s share your Road trip experience!

We’d like to hear from the community about road trip experiences.

If you were planning a road trip and could choose two U.S. states, which would you recommend and why?
We’re especially interested in routes that stand out for driving experience, scenery, or overall practicality.

We’d also appreciate any vehicle preparation or maintenance advice for longer trips, such as:

Items you always check or service before departure
Small details that are often…

Let’s share your Road trip experience!  

Ford App 6.5.0 (applicable to iPhone)

Ford App 6.5.0 (applicable to iPhone)
Ford App recent version history (applicable to iPhone)

(I do not have an Android so cannot comment on Ford App version history for Android phones)

Ford Bronco Sport Ford App 6.5.0 (applicable to iPhone) IMG_4872

Ford Bronco Sport Ford App 6.5.0 (applicable to iPhone) IMG_4872

Ford App recent version history (applicable to iPhone)

(I do not have an Android so cannot comment on Ford App version history for Android phones)  

Another Coolant Leak (But not the Pump)

2022, Big Bend – 18K Miles.
I noticed a faint smell of coolant and assumed the pump was going. I saw evidence of a leak at the pump and took it to the dealership. After pressure testing the system, I was told it is leaking from the thermostat cooler hoses (circled in diagram) and it would be $1,600 to repair as the extended warranty doesn’t cover hoses! Apparently, the alternator has to be removed which drives the hours much higher. Have any members encountered this particular leak and…

Another Coolant Leak (But not the Pump)

2022, Big Bend – 18K Miles.
I noticed a faint smell of coolant and assumed the pump was going. I saw evidence of a leak at the pump and took it to the dealership. After pressure testing the system, I was told it is leaking from the thermostat cooler hoses (circled in diagram) and it would be $1,600 to repair as the extended warranty doesn’t cover hoses! Apparently, the alternator has to be removed which drives the hours much higher. Have any members encountered this particular leak and…

Another Coolant Leak (But not the Pump)  

Forscan – make Sport mode the default ?

I know this has probably already been asked.
Can I use Forscan to make Sport mode my default ?

I know this has probably already been asked.
Can I use Forscan to make Sport mode my default ?