What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

[cario65]

@cario65 … would you be able to post a couple pics showing the fender apron insulators M1PZ16E133A & M1PZ16E132A (that get wedged in the fender area above and forward of the wheels) that you installed? I think those were installed at the factory on my ‘22 Badlands.

So this is where I put them. They are different shape. The larger one is on the left (drivers) side. Right side is smaller and I put it where it is because of the space between the windshield fluid reservoir and the fender. Where are yours if you have them.

 

[rocks]

I put that insulator on but added the fender apron insulators too (M1PZ16E133A & M1PZ16E132A) that get wedged in the fender area above and forward of the wheels. While I was at it I installed the hood side weatherstripping which may help with hood shakes at higher speeds (M1PZ16A239A & M1PZ16A238A).

What benefits do the fender insulators have and is the installation simply a tuck the insulators into the fender opening?

 

[dirtedutch]

Installed hitch step.

 

[Dude]

So this is where I put them. They are different shape. The larger one is on the left (drivers) side. Right side is smaller and I put it where it is because of the space between the windshield fluid reservoir and the fender.

Where are yours if you have them.

Thank you for posting the two pics! My ‘22 Bronco Sport Badlands does not have either of the fender apron insulator pads (M1PZ16E133A nor M1PZ16E132A).

 

[Colonel Angus]

What benefits do the fender insulators have and is the installation simply a tuck the insulators into the fender opening?

I have some thin foam roll insulation that I may just cut to fit in that space. May be better than the thin felt from Ford.

 

[cario65]

True benefit of the fender insulators you have to ask Ford engineers. But like any insulation, noise and temperature would be my guess.

These pads are not the same thickness as the dash panel insulator pad in the engine bay. The fender pads are about 1.5” thick.

I was looking on the part location graphics on parts.ford.com just because and saw a bunch of these insulators and weather strip. They weren’t on my BL but must be there for some reason so I installed. Kinda like the pencil/pen clip that goes in the center console lid that Ford did not install (YS4Z19A377CA) and I said I want that.

 

[rocks]

True benefit of the fender insulators you have to ask Ford engineers. But like any insulation, noise and temperature would be my guess.

These pads are not the same thickness as the dash panel insulator pad in the engine bay. The fender pads are about 1.5” thick.

I was looking on the part location graphics on parts.ford.com just because and saw a bunch of these insulators and weather strip. They weren’t on my BL but must be there for some reason so I installed. Kinda like the pencil/pen clip that goes in the center console lid that Ford did not install (YS4Z19A377CA) and I said I want that.

I actually have the fender insulation when I looked this morning. 5/23 build. I probably can add a piece to fill in the passenger side more.
'The Colonel has a 6/23 build and doesn't have the small rear area insulator pad and fender insulators. More and more items being deleted for cost savings. I wonder what deleted items the '24 model will have.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Installed hitch step.

Nice little detail!

 

[Hat3]

Thanks for the pic!! I went out and checked and I do have all of the hood weatherstrips

 

[dirtedutch]

Installed the Aeroskin II hood deflector on my ‘23 Big Bend

Looks good. Notice any additional noise, or rattling at high speeds?

 

[izzymoney]

Looks good. Notice any additional noise, or rattling at high speeds?

Nearly non-existent vibration at 70+ mph. And this is with some high wind speeds out here in CO.

I took a test drive shortly after installing and attribute wind noise to the empty Thule roof rack: Driving with the Aeroskin II hood deflector — Bronco Sport (2023 Big Bend) - YouTube

 

[Jrl]

Looks good. Notice any additional noise, or rattling at high speeds?

Looks great with all your add ons very good vibe .

 

[Colonel Angus]

Here's my attempt at front fender insulation today. A word to the wise for anyone up to the task. Be careful around the fender edges and bracing. Some of them are very sharp. I put a nice slice in my left thumb today.

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[CableXJ]

First attempt at the kayak rack. Epic fail. Will try again tomorrow... maybe. ?

 

[Bigadamonbass]

Nothing major but I received my GMRS license and my radios came in today as well. I ordered a tow hook but because I have a hitch on it I don’t have access to the factory hook spot and will have to order on for the hitch. And received my energy fuel spout god forbid I run out of fuel.

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