Makes no difference to me which phone you use. Not sure why people are so polarized on this issue.
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Because we've been taught over the past few decades to be polarized over EVERYTHING. Disagreement with someone these days over the most trivial things is tantamount to saying "yo mamma."Makes no difference to me which phone you use. Not sure why people are so polarized on this issue.
A brand new out of the plant car build is going to be quieter on a test drive than a 3 year old model no matter how many changes they make to the build and no matter the car.
Watch this video to see how I reduced the noise in 21 Badlands. In addition to what is on the video, I added a rubber strip along the top windshield to cover the gap.I'm tempted to order a 2025 but want to confirm that the 2025 is quieter than the previous years. I do understand I am technically driving a brick down the highway, but I did read that there are some improvements to sound insulation. Has anyone made this move and noticed a change? Would be nice to NOT have my mother bitch about how loud my car is while we are on the phone.
Interesting. I have a '21 Badlands and people comment on how quiet and smooth it is. But that's with all the windows and sunroof closed. With anything open, even a crack, the wind noise is really loud. I can't see anything that would change that besides a body restyling.I'm tempted to order a 2025 but want to confirm that the 2025 is quieter than the previous years. I do understand I am technically driving a brick down the highway, but I did read that there are some improvements to sound insulation. Has anyone made this move and noticed a change? Would be nice to NOT have my mother bitch about how loud my car is while we are on the phone.
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I had a chance to review the labels on the windshield and front windows of my 2025 BS Badlands. The windshield has a “SoundScreen” logo in the lower left corner as you’re facing the car, which I assume means it has some soundproofing. The front windows, however, have no indication that they are laminated or have any additional soundproofing. Could be another cost-cutting measure by Ford.
I also agree with the above post about driving with any of the windows open. As soon as you crack open any window the noise increases dramatically. Driving with the windows closed is much quieter.
In the end I get more engine noise than anything else, which I have heard is artificially enhanced through the sound system. I have the Badlands Tech Package which is supposed to include a noise reduction module. Does it work? I have no idea. I haven’t found a way to turn it on or off to make comparisons.
For me the BS is quiet enough where I can enjoy the drive without distraction…unless a window is open.
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I was actually at the dealer yesterday and walked the lot. They did have some 25 Badlands. As with my 24 the "Soundscreen" logo is on the lower left as you mentioned. The lower right handside of the windshield has a few rows of writing. Third line down under the Ford logo it says laminated.
Where I did see a difference with the 25 Badlands on the lot is that my front driver and passenger windows are laminated as well as the windshield. On the dealer lot the 25 Badlands that I saw were tempered glass on all of the side windows. This may be a deletion or just the fact that the Badlands that I could see on the lot were all basic and did not have any packages like the Tech Package. Maybe a moon roof.That was it.
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I believe all automobiles that meet US certification standards must use laminated glass for the windshield.
That is correct. Has been that way for several decades. Mandated by federal standards.
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Hard to imagine the 2025 Sport would be quieter by any significance over previous years.
Even Consumer Reports has commented on the Sport being quiet in their reviews, other reviewers have mentioned the same.
While it is possible that the MPC engines could produce less sound/noise I have not witnessed either displacement running so I cannot really comment.
As for road noise, the new Goodyear Territory tires that I have experienced don't seem anymore or less noisey than Falken Wildpeaks.
I also have not seen or read about any 2025 updates to the glass or body and door seals to help isolate external sounds and wind noise.
I have witnessed that you can seemingly have two identical vehicles, but due to manufacturing one vehicle can sound, feel and drive differently than the other.
Sometimes you get an especially good one and sometimes you don't.
Even Consumer Reports has commented on the Sport being quiet in their reviews, other reviewers have mentioned the same.
While it is possible that the MPC engines could produce less sound/noise I have not witnessed either displacement running so I cannot really comment.
As for road noise, the new Goodyear Territory tires that I have experienced don't seem anymore or less noisey than Falken Wildpeaks.
I also have not seen or read about any 2025 updates to the glass or body and door seals to help isolate external sounds and wind noise.
I have witnessed that you can seemingly have two identical vehicles, but due to manufacturing one vehicle can sound, feel and drive differently than the other.
Sometimes you get an especially good one and sometimes you don't.
Impressive. I wonder how, if you use it. Mine has rattles and squeaks all over in the side panels, roof and dash. That's not even accounting for any stuff I've stowed in the compartments that makes sound. Every now and then I take measures to minimize one if I can. Even the Ford brand rain deflectors added on have a nasty habit of coming unstuck at some points. In addition the aging brakes, shocks and imperfect tire balances are adding up to more vibrations and sounds as the car operates. While the day I test drove it, it was all silent and buttery smooth. It's not a complaint about the Bronco, just as observation about how things are.
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Thank you JP! I bought the backer rod you recommended and am planning on putting it in this weekend. I have a road trip scheduled next week and am excited to see if it helps!!
I would run some of this on the crack as soon as you're done with the backer rod. Super quick and easy.
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