Low Coolant level on 2024 Badlands 2.0

[BroncoJoe24]

Question(s) for the group

I have a 24 BL with 23k on it and recently noticed low coolant. Since purchased near the end of '24 it's been at the same factory level since purchased and now as '26 starts I've noticed it was pretty low (1st photo)



I took it to my local dealer and while the service advisor guessed it was a water pump (not a known problem on the 2.0 like the 1.5) they air pressure tested it and put dye in and said they found no leaks and topped it off (2nd photo). They basically said it was at an average level, found no leaks, and there is an "actuator" that is with the reservoir that made it look the level it was.



I'm not really buying it. To me that doesn't really explain where the coolant went and I want a better answer on if the water pump or egr needs to be replaced while still under warranty and obviously to prevent a bigger problem if there is one. There has been a musty smell at times but there has been no drop off in performance, idle, engine heating, or any codes, so I'm wondering here.



Any experiences with your BL in this?

 

[Dude]

I’ve seen 3-5 ‘21-‘24 2.0L owners post on various Bronco Sport groups their water pump failed so it can happen with any vehicle

Here is a link to the part # for the ‘21-‘24 2.0L water pump but there may be an updated part # (haven’t checked lately)

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/part-for-bronco-sport-2-0l-water-pump.10341/

 

[Jonk]

Wonder if it's the same thing that happened to my '21 Badlands a year ago:

During a very cold week of -10C (14F) I discovered the coolant was slowly leaking out of the car, and I feared it was the dreaded water pump.

Dealership pressure tested and determined the system was fine, and claimed the reservoir/expansion tank was possibly cracked (the only part not covered under the powertrain/cooling warranty).

15 minute swap and so far hasn't leaked again.

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-expansion-tank-lx6z8a080a

 

[Glamdring70]

My experience
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/2-0-coolant.18387/

 

[Dude]

Wonder if it's the same thing that happened to my '21 Badlands a year ago:

During a very cold week of -10C (14F) I discovered the coolant was slowly leaking out of the car, and I feared it was the dreaded water pump.

Dealership pressure tested and determined the system was fine, and claimed the reservoir/expansion tank was possibly cracked (the only part not covered under the powertrain/cooling warranty).

15 minute swap and so far hasn't leaked again.

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-expansion-tank-lx6z8a080a

Great info! I cross linked your post to the Part # for Bronco Sport 2.0L Water Pump Thread:

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/part-for-bronco-sport-2-0l-water-pump.10341/post-310549

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