What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

[Chevo1468]

 

[bstn rnr]

Swapped out alloys for steelies. Am keeping both sets but using the Falkens for off roading and winter.

 

[CancunBadlands]

I got the Black Bronco 3D print logo for the tailgate, I think it looks outstanding ? for the #CO color!

 

[davidg4781]

It comes out the front, but you have to get behind them to compress the ”arrowhead” clips that hold them in. I found a pair of pliers like one of these was the best tool for the job.

Look for “hose pliers”

Will this work to detach the glove box to change out the cabin air filter?

I have no idea why they made it so hard to detach and it looks like it'll break after some time.

Maybe that's why the dealer charges $100 to replace that filter.

 

[davidg4781]

It comes out the front, but you have to get behind them to compress the ”arrowhead” clips that hold them in. I found a pair of pliers like one of these was the best tool for the job.

Look for “hose pliers”

Will this work to detach the glove box to change out the cabin air filter?

I have no idea why they made it so hard to detach and it looks like it'll break after some time.

Maybe that's why the dealer charges $100 to replace that filter.

 

[Dude]

Will this work to detach the glove box to change out the cabin air filter?

I have no idea why they made it so hard to detach and it looks like it'll break after some time.

Maybe that's why the dealer charges $100 to replace that filter.

Hmmm I think you are doing something incorrect because with just light pressure using your fingers and perhaps a set of pliers for the damper the glove box detaches easily to gain access for replacement of the cabin filter.

Perhaps try using a strong light to see the mechanism and a couple practice attempts and you will quickly master the procedure.

here’s the manual steps and a YouTube video

Disconnect damper on right side
Squeeze damper end (with pliers if needed) to pull damper off
Release glovebox stops on both sides


Optional: add couple drops of tea tree oil on filter membrane (or Lavender oil)

Note: Air Flow arrow on cabin filter points down towards Passenger floor

 

[davidg4781]

I was able to finally do something, although nothing too exciting.

I drove 720 miles to get an oil change!

So I bought it near Houston, which is about 3 hours from me. The location I bought it from includes two free oil changes/tire rotations. Is that a dumb idea to save a buck? Yeah, maybe, but I also planned to do some road tripping.

It didn't go as planned but it was nice getting out of the house and driving around. I also did some sight seeing and tried some new food. I ended up spending a little time in Houston, driving to San Antonio, then driving back home.

They also suggested I change my cabin air filter. I'm at 9,800 miles and it looks pretty dirty already. Thoughts??

 

[Chevo1468]

Installed the pods last night

 

[Mark S.]

They also suggested I change my cabin air filter. I'm at 9,800 miles and it looks pretty dirty already. Thoughts??

Yup, looks dirty.

 

[Jmuns]

I was able to finally do something, although nothing too exciting.

I drove 720 miles to get an oil change!

So I bought it near Houston, which is about 3 hours from me. The location I bought it from includes two free oil changes/tire rotations. Is that a dumb idea to save a buck? Yeah, maybe, but I also planned to do some road tripping.

It didn't go as planned but it was nice getting out of the house and driving around. I also did some sight seeing and tried some new food. I ended up spending a little time in Houston, driving to San Antonio, then driving back home.

They also suggested I change my cabin air filter. I'm at 9,800 miles and it looks pretty dirty already. Thoughts??

Change it, but don't let your dealer because it cost 4X as much as doing it yourself. My dealer wanted $80 lol.

 

[davidg4781]

Change it, but don't let your dealer because it cost 4X as much as doing it yourself. My dealer wanted $80 lol.

They probably added $20 since I got the oil change for free. I shouldn't even be surprised they charge for the labor to change it after they take it out to begin with.

Looks like I need to pick up one from somewhere.

 

[Dude]

David: here are part numbers for the cabin air filter and a link to one on Amazon.

Original OEM Cabin Air Filter:
FoMoCo JX6A-18D483-HA
G8VTE 665* LESA

Motorcraft FP100A (LX6Z19N619CA): new Cabin Air filters, Refresh95 successor part

Amazon has several available, you can search for Bronco Sport, here is one link (cost today is $10.09):
https://a.co/d/91o5bT8
It’s not a “Refresh95” which I’ve never been able to find the Refresh95 cabin filter.
22MRD154716
PC99542P REPLACES
FORD JX6Z-19N619-BA

Parts.ford.com MSRP: $33.95, "your price" $28.86
O’Rielly Auto Parts: $22.99, free shipping at $35+
Rockauto: $16.96 + $10.99 shipping for one filter (same shipping with 2nd filter)

Older (compatible, not as efficient) filters include JX6Z19N619BA, FP89, FP99


Another option: $20
FRAM CV12772, TrueAir Premium Cabin Air Filter with N95 Filter Media, for Ford and Lincoln Fits select: 2020-2023 FORD EXPLORER, 2020-2022 FORD ESCAPE https://www.walmart.com/ip/1872500402

 

[CancunBadlands]

Great info for a #DIY afternoon job

 

[FBSBB]

Installed a Steeda Strut Tower Brace and I must say, unboxing took longer!

You also installed snow! Did you use your Fordpass rewards for that?

 

[Babybronc21]

Installed the pods last night

Looks great! What brand did you with? I have Baja Designs for lightbar and 5hey have a backlight, but their apilars/ditch are not backlit so leaning towards other brands. Love the backlight since the reg lights are so strong for road use that at least backlight is nice. Love Amber too!