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Got a strange issue after dealer completed TSB 25-2143

I picked up my 24 Bronco Sport from the dealer in the beginning of Sept. It currently has 8000 miles on it and was at the dealer for an extended period prior to picking it up while they worked on a couple or rattles near the A pillar. They got the rattles out but while it was in the shop they did TSB 25-2143 which is for the brake moan noise when driving in reverse. The service writer said that the technician thought he heard something coming from the rear brakes. Since new I never…

Got a strange issue after dealer completed TSB 25-2143

I picked up my 24 Bronco Sport from the dealer in the beginning of Sept. It currently has 8000 miles on it and was at the dealer for an extended period prior to picking it up while they worked on a couple or rattles near the A pillar. They got the rattles out but while it was in the shop they did TSB 25-2143 which is for the brake moan noise when driving in reverse. The service writer said that the technician thought he heard something coming from the rear brakes. Since new I never…

Got a strange issue after dealer completed TSB 25-2143  

Fall Mess Check-In (Giveaway: 3W Liners Floor Mats)

Fall Mess Check-In (Giveaway: 3W Liners Floor Mats)
What hits your cabin hardest—kids’ snacks, muddy paws, trail mud, or slush & salt?

Drop your combo selection with car make + model + factory year below.
We’ll pick 1 winner to get your vehicle protected for fall/winter.
Announce date: Nov 3. Pics welcome! 🍂

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Fall Mess Check-In (Giveaway: 3W Liners Floor Mats)

What hits your cabin hardest—kids’ snacks, muddy paws, trail mud, or slush & salt?

Drop your combo selection with car make + model + factory year below.
We’ll pick 1 winner to get your vehicle protected for fall/winter.
Announce date: Nov 3. Pics welcome!

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Fall Mess Check-In (Giveaway: 3W Liners Floor Mats)  

Need a Ceramic Brake Pad Recommendation, 4/rear

Getting my tires rotated and my mechanic calls me over to look at my rear brake pads. A 21k miles I’m down to about 3mm, so it’s time. Rotors not needed, I just want good quality Ceramic pads, for the rear, of my Badlands. I don’t tow or need extra stoping power but I would like to eliminate that ocosional moan when backing up and a little less dust wouldn’t hurt.

Looking over the Tire Racks selection but willing to get them elsewhere.

Getting my tires rotated and my mechanic calls me over to look at my rear brake pads. A 21k miles I’m down to about 3mm, so it’s time. Rotors not needed, I just want good quality Ceramic pads, for the rear, of my Badlands. I don’t tow or need extra stoping power but I would like to eliminate that ocosional moan when backing up and a little less dust wouldn’t hurt.

Looking over the Tire Racks selection but willing to get them elsewhere.  

PTU and RDU fluid spec sheets

Hello all,

New to the forum and Bronco Sport ownership. Picked up a 21 Badlands and started doing my due diligence on digging for common maintenance items not specified in the owners manual. I came from first gen Mini Cooper ownership so wrenching is something I’m not a stranger to at all.

PTU and RDU fluid changes seemed to be a common occurrence across a lot of Ford models so I went ahead and did the entire drive line shortly after getting the vehicle. But figuring out the correct fluid…

PTU and RDU fluid spec sheets

Hello all,

New to the forum and Bronco Sport ownership. Picked up a 21 Badlands and started doing my due diligence on digging for common maintenance items not specified in the owners manual. I came from first gen Mini Cooper ownership so wrenching is something I’m not a stranger to at all.

PTU and RDU fluid changes seemed to be a common occurrence across a lot of Ford models so I went ahead and did the entire drive line shortly after getting the vehicle. But figuring out the correct fluid…

PTU and RDU fluid spec sheets  

can’t get FORSCAN to work

I can’t get FORSCAN to work on my 2025 BS Heritage.
I purchased the OBDLink MX+
I installed the FORScan
Lite app on my iPad.

Here’s the steps I took to try and get it to work.
1. Start engine
2. Plug in MX+
Green power light is on
Blue Link light is flashing.
3. Start FORSCAN Lite on my iPad.
4. Push the pair button on the MX+
5. Push the green button on the app
After some time I get the message, No adaptotbfound.

What am I doing wrong ?

I can’t get FORSCAN to work on my 2025 BS Heritage.
I purchased the OBDLink MX+
I installed the FORScan
Lite app on my iPad.

Here’s the steps I took to try and get it to work.
1. Start engine
2. Plug in MX+
Green power light is on
Blue Link light is flashing.
3. Start FORSCAN Lite on my iPad.
4. Push the pair button on the MX+
5. Push the green button on the app
After some time I get the message, No adaptotbfound.

What am I doing wrong ?  

Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab October 24, 2025

Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab October 24, 2025
Just got back from the trip, and I’m too shot to post a full report at the mo’. In the meantime, here’s a shot of the final numbers for it. Lots of mountains climbed at speed, and a good stretch in Utah with their glorious 80 MPH speed limits. All 87 Octane and no issues with performance at elevation or speed.

I’ll piece together something more complete in the coming days with some maps, pics, itinerary, costs, and my thoughts on the experience.

Ford Bronco Sport Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab October 24, 2025 IMG_0060

Ford Bronco Sport Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab October 24, 2025 IMG_0060

Just got back from the trip, and I’m too shot to post a full report at the mo’. In the meantime, here’s a shot of the final numbers for it. Lots of mountains climbed at speed, and a good stretch in Utah with their glorious 80 MPH speed limits. All 87 Octane and no issues with performance at elevation or speed.

I’ll piece together something more complete in the coming days with some maps, pics, itinerary, costs, and my thoughts on the experience.  

Water pump known issue under warranty no recall

Thought we had a radiator leak to find out from the dealer that there is a known issue with the BS water pumps. Get yours checked and replaced while under warranty as there is no recall. I own the BS-OB 2021

Thought we had a radiator leak to find out from the dealer that there is a known issue with the BS water pumps. Get yours checked and replaced while under warranty as there is no recall. I own the BS-OB 2021  

Can’t log into Ford app after update

Can’t log into Ford app after update
I just updated the Ford Pass app- now the Ford App, and I can’t get logged back in. I keep getting error messages. I tried resetting the password and I tried turning my phone off and then on again. I’m afraid to delete the app and then reinstall because I’m worried I’ll lose the pairing with my Bronco Sport. I previously saw the thread about the Apple Watch and the app update, but haven’t seen anything like what I’m experiencing.
any suggestions? (Photo for attention 😊)…

Can’t log into Ford app after update

I just updated the Ford Pass app- now the Ford App, and I can’t get logged back in. I keep getting error messages. I tried resetting the password and I tried turning my phone off and then on again. I’m afraid to delete the app and then reinstall because I’m worried I’ll lose the pairing with my Bronco Sport. I previously saw the thread about the Apple Watch and the app update, but haven’t seen anything like what I’m experiencing.
any suggestions? (Photo for attention )…

Can’t log into Ford app after update  

Strange issues

2021 BS BL. Back history. Car came with an EFB battery. Battery was replaced under warranty on 11-1-2023 with an AGM Motorcraft battery, manufacturer date of 9-2023. I looked at the battery today and it says made in China.

I did get the recall letter but not sure if it will apply to the second battery.

Now to my problem. Over the last couple of months the start/stop function stopped working. That’s what happened the 1st time and the battery was replaced.

Over the last 10 days or so I…

Strange issues

2021 BS BL. Back history. Car came with an EFB battery. Battery was replaced under warranty on 11-1-2023 with an AGM Motorcraft battery, manufacturer date of 9-2023. I looked at the battery today and it says made in China.

I did get the recall letter but not sure if it will apply to the second battery.

Now to my problem. Over the last couple of months the start/stop function stopped working. That’s what happened the 1st time and the battery was replaced.

Over the last 10 days or so I…

Strange issues  

Factory Wheels Specs For 2021 Bronco Sport (7″ Width / +37.5 mm Offset)

The 2021 Bronco Sport’s factory wheels specs are:

17×7″ or 18×7″
7″ width
+37.5 mm offset

Note: these are the same specs as the Maverick pickup’s wheels

The 2021 Bronco Sport’s factory wheels specs are:

17×7″ or 18×7″
7″ width
+37.5 mm offset

Note: these are the same specs as the Maverick pickup’s wheels