Read Before you buy a Bronco Sport!!

[BLUEOVALRACER]

Dude, how do you take literally every thread as a cue to plug the pedal commander? ?

Like literally, we could be talking about best coffee for overlanding, and you would come in and say "Hey, you know what would make that coffee taste so much better? A JMS pedal commander!"

I mention them because it works and i only mention it when people talk about the power of the 1.5 Eco Boost and i don't drink coffee!!And it's a Pedal Max not commander so don't knock it until you try it and if you don't like what i post skip over it!!So if you're trying to be cool at least get the product name right!!

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[AmazingSieve]

I'm no BS fanboy but I can say I have no shifting issues. As far as the cargo door being automatic, not a big deal to me. It's light and if I can't fit something through the open window, I open the light cargo door.
No issues also with adaptive cruise and collision mitigation. I also just push the start/stop off button when I start her up. It's automatic for me.
Now if you want to talk about the 1.5L engine. I'm not a fan. I just don't trust it.

The horror of having to hit a button to turn off the autostop once every time you drive……horrible nuisance really along the same lines of having to put it in drive every time I get in the car or even manipulating the radio….

 

[SnoopyBroncoSport]

i don't drink coffee!!

Redbull?? Just pulling your leg!!

 

[gatornek]

I mention them because it works and i only mention it when people talk about the power of the 1.5 Eco Boost and i don't drink coffee!!And it's a Pedal Max not commander so don't knock it until you try it and if you don't like what i post skip over it!!So if you're trying to be cool at least get the product name right!!

I did skip over ... the 15 previous times you have raised how much you love the JMS on someone's thread. I guess what I'd like to see (and this is just me obviously) is maybe you start your own thread on the JMS and then we can go over the pros and cons there?? That way, we cease hijacking this poor fellow's thread who is having a rough go with his BS.

PS. I do think "Pedal Commander" sounds way much more "cool" ?

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I did skip over ... the 15 previous times you have raised how much you love the JMS on someone's thread. I guess what I'd like to see (and this is just me obviously) is maybe you start your own thread on the JMS and then we can go over the pros and cons there?? That way, we cease hijacking this poor fellow's thread who is having a rough go with his BS.

PS. I do think "Pedal Commander" sounds way much more "cool" ?

15 Times you might want to stop drinking alcohol before posting and making things up!!Post up the 15 threads where i have mentioned the Pedal Max not counting this one i'll be waiting?

 

[BravoAlpha]

This year I got a 2022 bronco sport outer banks, I was the second owner at just 11,000 miles. After just 1 month I couldn't tolerate driving it any longer and got rid of it. Visually the vehicle is great and the seats are extremely comfortable. It's also great on gas, I averaged around 32 mpg.

The unfortunate part is the transmission. It's an 8 speed transmission and you feel EVERY SINGLE 1... of those 8 shifts. That's fine if you are off roading but as a daily driver this is extremely annoying. Especially the shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd can really jerk you around. It's a common issue that according to the service center is normal for that transmission. People will try using different G.O.A.T modes to even out the shifts but it doesn't help much. Imagine driving after work and you're tired, maybe have a headache and the car is jerking your head around. Then you hit traffic and have to keep going through those lower shifts which are the worst ones.
ThIs is my personal opinion as someone who transitioned from an extremely smooth Ford CVT transmission, so depending on what you're used to those shifts may not bother you. Also, highway driving is wonderful since there is no shifting, if that's what you need it for there's no issue. It's the daily around town drivers that should steer clear of getting this car.

Thats not normal. Did you not notice this on a test drive?

The Bluetooth system has a very long lag of 3-5ms. If you're playing music from your phone expect a lag from the time you click skip to when it actually takes the action. When playing videos on your phone the sound from the car speakers will not match the picture on your device. I've updated the system to the latest version and it does not solve this issue.

3-5ms is remarkable! I wish mine were that fast.

There's no automatic lift gate but they try to sell you on the fact that the glass opens separately which would be great but it's too small. Taking an average grocery bag which most people will be loading weekly it will not fit in that space. with how small the opening is, makes it very situational maybe lumber. But for most an automatic lift gate is more functional.

they try to sell you? It wasn’t like you got home and realized how small the glass was.

The adaptive cruise control also has flaws, Because it uses the lines to steer If there is an exit lane that does not have the dashed lines separating it, the car may try to exit you from the road, a few times i really had to fight the steering wheel to keep going straight. It also has a problem with cars merging into your lane in front of you and may break unexpectedly because it either doesn't understand what's happening or it can't measure the cars speed until it's registered in front of you. I've tried adjusting the following distance but I think it has to do more with the pre-collision system.

You can adjust this in the settings?

That brings me to the issue with the pre collision system. I've seen this with cars making a U turn in front of me but there is no turn lane. As a human I know the car will U turn out of my lane in plenty of time but the bronco sport doesn't understand that action and thinks the car is just stopping in the road. The collision system has gone off every time and it is loud and a bit terrifying. If you live somewhere were U turns are made often without a left turn lane this will be a nuisance.

You can adjust in the settings.

This model is one that squeaks or moans when you reverse. It's a common and known issue for many owners and can be very loud when it occurs. According to service there is a temporary fix only that may last for a short period found in a service bulletin, but no permanent solutions as of now. If you leave early in the morning, be prepared to position your car so that you do not need to reverse. Otherwise you may be waking up your family.

If your family is sleeping out in the yard …maybe. Sensationalizing now.

This one is probably a personal issue but I'm 5'7" and I like to have a high seating position. my arm could not reach on the center console at all and just barely on the door armrest. The sun visor has a curve on one side, once flipped down the curve keeps it from sitting properly, partially blocking your view while driving. This is a common issue people mention, Of course lowering your chair down may solve both of those problems but you might not be as comfortable.

I think most of these are personal issues.

The auto start stop feature turns on every time the car is started. You can turn it off but you must turn it off every time. I've noticed at times when the engine restarts it violently jerks the whole car. The 3 cylinder engine although great on gas is known to have more vibration and idle noise than a 4+ cylinder engine. This is apparent if I placed my hand on the steering wheel while stopped the vibration shook my watch back and forth, feels like one of those push gas lawn mowers. However, for me the auto start stop feature didn't function at colder temperatures so maybe colder climates may not have to deal with this feature as much.

we can thank our government regulators for this feature.

Overall, I could have looked past all of these issues, but the transmission shifts were just too unbearable for me. I hope some of these issues I've listed can help inform those that are looking to purchase. And once again these are my opinions based on my experience.

Move slow and find something you like. Life is too short to be miserable.

 

[Paradocks]

15 Times you might want to stop drinking alcohol before posting and making things up!!Post up the 15 threads where i have mentioned the Pedal Max not counting this one i'll be waiting?

A quick search of the forums shows you have mentioned Pedal Max 15 times in the following threads:

A brand divided?

Dashboard warning messages

Pedal Commander throttle controller

What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

Read Before you buy a Bronco Sport!!

Exhaust coming into cab - Warranty repair issues - No assistance from Ford

Bronco Sport vs Honda CR-V or Passport?

We get it. You like the product. But there is no need to bring it up in a thread talking about Honda CR-Vs and Passports. As suggested, create a separate thread focusing solely on the product and if people are interested then they can read about it there. No need to spam unrelated threads.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

A quick search of the forums shows you have mentioned Pedal Max 15 times in the following threads:

A brand divided?

Dashboard warning messages

Pedal Commander throttle controller

What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

Read Before you buy a Bronco Sport!!

Exhaust coming into cab - Warranty repair issues - No assistance from Ford

Bronco Sport vs Honda CR-V or Passport?

We get it. You like the product. But there is no need to bring it up in a thread talking about Honda CR-Vs and Passports. As suggested, create a separate thread focusing solely on the product and if people are interested then they can read about it there. No need to spam unrelated threads.

You listed 7 threads i asked for 15 so where are the other 8 ?And i talk about it when people mention the 1.5 Eco Boost engine which i have!!Not sure why it bothers you guys so much!!And why the need for you guys to complain about it?If i started a Thread about it you guys would probably still complain about something else!!I'll just stop posting on here if it bothers you children that much!!

 

[Paradocks]

Ahem...getting back to the topic of this thread...

I read the OP's initial post and guess what? I still plan to trade in my Tucson for a BS when the refreshed 2025 models become available. Many of the OP's complaints seem to be nit-picking (no power lift gate, having to disable auto start stop, armrest location...seriously?). It also seems driving with a rubber band CVT transmission is an experience he expects out of every vehicle. I'll go on the record and say I absolutely HATE CVT transmissions. Based on my experience (and my experience only) they are all whine for slow go. Smooth as butter, but slow as molasses.

The BS appeals to me because it taps into the happy memories I have of my Dad's Bronco II in the mid-80s. If I could learn to live with the quirks of that car then living with a BS should be easy.

 

[gatornek]

Ahem...getting back to the topic of this thread...

? ?

I still plan to trade in my Tucson for a BS when the refreshed 2025 models become available

Do you know what model BS you are going for?

 

[rocks]

Ahem...getting back to the topic of this thread...

I read the OP's initial post and guess what? I still plan to trade in my Tucson for a BS when the refreshed 2025 models become available. Many of the OP's complaints seem to be nit-picking (no power lift gate, having to disable auto start stop, armrest location...seriously?). It also seems driving with a rubber band CVT transmission is an experience he expects out of every vehicle. I'll go on the record and say I absolutely HATE CVT transmissions. Based on my experience (and my experience only) they are all whine for slow go. Smooth as butter, but slow as molasses.

The BS appeals to me because it taps into the happy memories I have of my Dad's Bronco II in the mid-80s. If I could learn to live with the quirks of that car then living with a BS should be easy.

Get the 2.0L. A much better choice for power and reliability.

 

[Paradocks]

Do you know what model BS you are going for?

Top of the line, whatever that may be. Could still be the Badlands, or a new as yet unnamed more off-road capable version if Ford decides to go that route.

I definitely want the 2.0 liter engine, plus all the bells and whistles. Since my Tucson will be fully paid off in a couple of months it will allow me to use it as a nice down payment to lower my monthly costs substantially on a new BS, or get another 3 year loan like I have now.

 

[gatornek]

I definitely want the 2.0 liter engine

 

[gatornek]

Get the 2.0L. A much better choice for power and reliability.

I'm appreciative that an OB owner can say that. Truth be told, if the OB would've offered the 2.0, I def would've went with OB because of the moonroof options.

 

[Broncoette]

I loved my 21 OB for the first couple years too, drove it with zero problems. Then, out of the clear blue, it stranded me twice completely losing power in the middle of the road. It scared the crap out of me and it put myself in great danger of being injured.

I lost all faith in the car and the Bronco Sport (at least the 1.5 engine).

So happy that I traded out of the vehicle, no regrets. I felt like I was driving a ticking time bomb.

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