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Ford App ver 6.7.0 Having Known Issues per Ford

I have noticed several issues with the Ford app ver 6.7.0 for iOS.

The first one is related to recalls and CSP. My fuel injector recall 25S76 disappeared. Also the previous CSP is gone.

Today the Ford app tells me that I have 0% left on my oil life and need an oil and filter change right away. I checked the oil life in the vehicle and it is at 11% life left.

The oil life in the vehicle and in the Ford app has always been the same.

I believe something is not right with the Ford app ver…

Ford App ver 6.7.0 Having Known Issues per Ford

I have noticed several issues with the Ford app ver 6.7.0 for iOS.

The first one is related to recalls and CSP. My fuel injector recall 25S76 disappeared. Also the previous CSP is gone.

Today the Ford app tells me that I have 0% left on my oil life and need an oil and filter change right away. I checked the oil life in the vehicle and it is at 11% life left.

The oil life in the vehicle and in the Ford app has always been the same.

I believe something is not right with the Ford app ver…

Ford App ver 6.7.0 Having Known Issues per Ford  

Can you now install front tow hooks on previous 2024 Bronco Sports?

Hi everyone. I have been checking out the parts catalog for the 2025 bronco sport that now comes with the front tow hooks and was talking to my mechanic if it was something feasible to do with my 2022 Big bend. By the looks, it seems the new front tow hooks are attached to the front bumper assembly (metal cross bracket) instead of the old layout that went below the bumper. The third image is the 2022 bronco sport bumper. It seems you could Dremel or make a cut on the black plastic bumper…

Can you now install front tow hooks on previous 2024 Bronco Sports?

Hi everyone. I have been checking out the parts catalog for the 2025 bronco sport that now comes with the front tow hooks and was talking to my mechanic if it was something feasible to do with my 2022 Big bend. By the looks, it seems the new front tow hooks are attached to the front bumper assembly (metal cross bracket) instead of the old layout that went below the bumper. The third image is the 2022 bronco sport bumper. It seems you could Dremel or make a cut on the black plastic bumper…

Can you now install front tow hooks on previous 2024 Bronco Sports?  

Ford App ver 6.7.0 Having Issues

I have noticed several issues the the Ford app ver 6.7.0 for iOS.

The first one is related to recalls and CSP. My fuel injector recall 25S76 disappeared. Also the previous CSP is gone.

Today the Ford app tells me that I have 0% left on my oil life and need an oil and filter change right away. I checked the oil life in the vehicle and it is at 11% life left.

The oil life in the vehicle and in the Ford app has always been the same.

I believe something is not right with the Ford app ver…

Ford App ver 6.7.0 Having Issues

I have noticed several issues the the Ford app ver 6.7.0 for iOS.

The first one is related to recalls and CSP. My fuel injector recall 25S76 disappeared. Also the previous CSP is gone.

Today the Ford app tells me that I have 0% left on my oil life and need an oil and filter change right away. I checked the oil life in the vehicle and it is at 11% life left.

The oil life in the vehicle and in the Ford app has always been the same.

I believe something is not right with the Ford app ver…

Ford App ver 6.7.0 Having Issues  

Getting ready for March.

Getting ready for March.
Going to be using the bronco for maple sap collecting this year. Hopefully it does the job well enough.

Went out and checked the trails this afternoon, and the weather the past few days (rain and 40°) has made the hard packed snow trails a huge mess.

So, hopefully I don’t get it stuck in the trails once the snow fully starts to melt and everything turns to a mucky mess.

Ford Bronco Sport Getting ready for March. IMG_3938

Ford Bronco Sport Getting ready for March. IMG_3938

The bungee straps are probably going to be a temporary thing for now… that way it’s not…

Getting ready for March.

Going to be using the bronco for maple sap collecting this year. Hopefully it does the job well enough.

Went out and checked the trails this afternoon, and the weather the past few days (rain and 40°) has made the hard packed snow trails a huge mess.

So, hopefully I don’t get it stuck in the trails once the snow fully starts to melt and everything turns to a mucky mess.

The bungee straps are probably going to be a temporary thing for now… that way it’s not…

Getting ready for March.  

2025 OuterBank Spare tire that works

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

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…

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…

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

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

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?

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

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

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

NEW 2025 BS Badlands Error After First 400 Miles
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.

Ford Bronco Sport NEW 2025 BS Badlands Error After First 400 Miles 1771692412786-uy

Ford Bronco Sport NEW 2025 BS Badlands Error After First 400 Miles 1771692412786-uy

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NEW 2025 BS Badlands Error After First 400 Miles

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