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‘21 BB 1.5L with coolant loss and RPM flutter

‘21 BB 1.5L with coolant loss and RPM flutter
And an inept dealer to boot 🙄

Our 2021 BB had its water pump replaced at just shy of 40k and ended up needing the coolant tank replaced too thanks to the dealer tech. We are now at 73k and I’ve had to top off the coolant to the point of half a gallon in about 15-20k miles in a system that only holds 2 gallons total. Dealer says “pressure tested OK” and “no codes present”. Second issue is the symptom of a torque converter failure, the RPM flutter on highway with cruise control set, but…

‘21 BB 1.5L with coolant loss and RPM flutter

And an inept dealer to boot

Our 2021 BB had its water pump replaced at just shy of 40k and ended up needing the coolant tank replaced too thanks to the dealer tech. We are now at 73k and I’ve had to top off the coolant to the point of half a gallon in about 15-20k miles in a system that only holds 2 gallons total. Dealer says “pressure tested OK” and “no codes present”. Second issue is the symptom of a torque converter failure, the RPM flutter on highway with cruise control set, but…

‘21 BB 1.5L with coolant loss and RPM flutter  

Ford ESP refund reminder

Just thought I would post this incase some are not aware that you can get a refund on the unused portion of the Ford ESP warranty.

I just traded in my 2019 Edge for a new Escape. I had 2 years left on the Ford ESP and just received a $400 refund for the remainder of the contract that will not be used. This is after using the ESP for approximately $5,000 in recent repairs. At the time I purchased the contract the original price was over $1,800 so I think that was a fair refund. You must…

Ford ESP refund reminder

Just thought I would post this incase some are not aware that you can get a refund on the unused portion of the Ford ESP warranty.

I just traded in my 2019 Edge for a new Escape. I had 2 years left on the Ford ESP and just received a $400 refund for the remainder of the contract that will not be used. This is after using the ESP for approximately $5,000 in recent repairs. At the time I purchased the contract the original price was over $1,800 so I think that was a fair refund. You must…

Ford ESP refund reminder  

2023 Bronco Sport rear shocks leaking at 39,000 miles

Both rear shocks leaking at 39,000 miles or less. Discovered at regular oil change. Ford Warranty would have covered them up to 36,000. Never off hard pavement. Been driving for 52 years without one bad shock! Anyone else? I know the other models will have a recall.

Both rear shocks leaking at 39,000 miles or less. Discovered at regular oil change. Ford Warranty would have covered them up to 36,000. Never off hard pavement. Been driving for 52 years without one bad shock! Anyone else? I know the other models will have a recall.  

EcoFlow Alternator/Charger

This is a very cool device, especially if you camp, etc. and risk running the battery flat.

https://manuals.ecoflow.com/us/product/alternator-charger-800w?lang=en_US

My question is around the BS alternator. Some cars have an issue with this setup, others don’t. I’m sure this has been done by users here, any info to share?

This is a very cool device, especially if you camp, etc. and risk running the battery flat.

https://manuals.ecoflow.com/us/product/alternator-charger-800w?lang=en_US

My question is around the BS alternator. Some cars have an issue with this setup, others don’t. I’m sure this has been done by users here, any info to share?  

Navigation Won’t Come Up On Dash

I have a ’25 Badlands Sasquatch and when I use the factory navigation the turn by turn displays like its suppose to on the 13.2″
touchscreen but will only show for a minute or so on the front dash then disappear. I like how it displays in both locations.
What do I need to do so it displays in the front dash? Could it be a software glitch?

I have a ’25 Badlands Sasquatch and when I use the factory navigation the turn by turn displays like its suppose to on the 13.2″
touchscreen but will only show for a minute or so on the front dash then disappear. I like how it displays in both locations.
What do I need to do so it displays in the front dash? Could it be a software glitch?  

Taking My Bronco Through a Automatic Wash

I’m forced to use my local automatic car wash to care for my 2025 OBX. I have read that I am supposed to unscrew the antenna and fold in the mirrors. What is everyone else doing in this scenario?

I’m forced to use my local automatic car wash to care for my 2025 OBX. I have read that I am supposed to unscrew the antenna and fold in the mirrors. What is everyone else doing in this scenario?  

I’m in need of help. I’ve had my 2024 BS Heritage for 2.5 months. No problems. I got in it yesterday and it would not start. It said “no key detected

I’m in need of help. I’ve had my 2024 BS Heritage for 2.5 months. No problems. I got in it yesterday and it would not start. It said “no key detected “. No problem. I went and got my spare key. Said same thing. Changed batteries, same thing.
Did all of ” the tricks”. The key fob is not the problem. I read to check the RKE antenna connection. That it has had problems coming loose. Was told it’s inside the rear back left panel. Took that apart. Did not see anything that looked like the RKE…

I’m in need of help. I’ve had my 2024 BS Heritage for 2.5 months. No problems. I got in it yesterday and it would not start. It said “no key detected

I’m in need of help. I’ve had my 2024 BS Heritage for 2.5 months. No problems. I got in it yesterday and it would not start. It said “no key detected “. No problem. I went and got my spare key. Said same thing. Changed batteries, same thing.
Did all of ” the tricks”. The key fob is not the problem. I read to check the RKE antenna connection. That it has had problems coming loose. Was told it’s inside the rear back left panel. Took that apart. Did not see anything that looked like the RKE…

I’m in need of help. I’ve had my 2024 BS Heritage for 2.5 months. No problems. I got in it yesterday and it would not start. It said “no key detected  

Prime Day Purchases?!?!!

I am interested, is anyone purchasing anything fun for their BS during this Prime Day???

I am interested, is anyone purchasing anything fun for their BS during this Prime Day???  

AI your Bronco Sport

Generate and post your AI Bronco Sport

1) Visit Gemini at: https://gemini.google.com/app
2) Upload image(s) of your Bronco Sport
3) Type this request:

Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the vehicle in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is the brush modeling of the process of this figurine…

AI your Bronco Sport

Generate and post your AI Bronco Sport

1) Visit Gemini at: https://gemini.google.com/app
2) Upload image(s) of your Bronco Sport
3) Type this request:

Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the vehicle in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is the brush modeling of the process of this figurine…

AI your Bronco Sport