Bill G's latest activity
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RDU uses Motorcraft XY75WQL disconnect rear drive unit fluid. PTU uses Motorcraft XY75W85QL synthetic hypoid gear lubricant. Use can...
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Hey yall; thanks for having me. My 21 badlands is at 74k miles and Iâve already had to get warranty work done for the RDU. Iâm currently...
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Congratulations and welcome!! I hope you love it as much as I do! Happy Holidays to you and your wife
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Welcome, enjoy your WIFE's new Bronco Sport! Y'all made a good choice. We bought our used 2022 BS Badlands on November 1 2024. IT had...
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No, that's not a badlands. That's a big bend with a black diamond off-road package. That adds the steel bumpers with bull bar trailer...
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Picked up my Big Bend with black diamond OR pkg Dec 19, bought it on the 16th, my birthday! Love this little beast!
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Bill G reacted to Ernest T's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with
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You are correct. I went out a tried it this morning and it worked as you describe. I guess she wasnât pressing on the brake like she... -
Bill G reacted to Unicorn's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Like.
If I remember, I'll try it out tomorrow on my '25.
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Bill G reacted to TheX's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Like.
Let's not forget removing a driveshaft on a slanted driveway...chock the wheels people.
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Bill G reacted to incavulator's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Like.
True with my 21 as well. Maybe something new for 25?
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Bill G reacted to thomasm23's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Like.
This is not true. Your vehicle and mine will shift out of park and into any gear when the hood is open. You can not shift out of park...
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Bill G reacted to jkernitzki's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Haha.
The lack of automotive Darwinism over the last four or five decades is a big part of what's wrong with the world today. We keep...
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Bill G reacted to Ernest T's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Like.
Yeah, I get why it works that way. I also think it went from neutral to park when I pulled the hood release with the engine running...
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Bill G reacted to Frenchy906's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Like.
Letâs just call that⊠âidiot proofingâ because, in my 40 years of existence, Iâve seen a lot of stupid. I am imagining a hood open...
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See what your dealership says - as stated in an earlier post, Ford has a service bulletin which defines the amount of seepage (weepage)...
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Went to Firestone for a lifetime alignment ($200 one time then free subsequent alignments) and had them rotate the tires. Tires need...
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Seems to be the case for a lot of folks on here. Most put inline resistors or what have you which IMHO, defeats one of the bennies of...
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Forscan is such an easy option, I don't know why more don't utilize it. The cheap Amazon brands such as Lasfit, Sealight, etc are junk...
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The coding is actually felt. Felt is a very good noise damper. I just picked up my BS on Friday and the first thing I did was coat those...
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The wheel well liners are not fabric. They are made of plastic with an acoustic coating to help control sound.
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These fuzzy liners are almost standard now. I have them on at least two other branded vehicles, and on another forum for one of those...
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That sounds like a great idea. The only issue I see would be that the added weight might be too much for the fasteners that hold up the...
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Bill G reacted to NMhunter's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
I agree that there is way too much drain on the battery for silly things like keeping the headlights on after you shut off the vehicle...
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Bill G reacted to BLUEOVALRACER's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
To much electronic crap on these newer vehicles and it sucks IMO you have to use a charger to keep the battery charged if you don't...
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Bill G reacted to BLUEOVALRACER's post in the thread Post the best photos you've got of your Bronco Sport with Haha.
I read that wrong I must have been tired last night!! :)
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Yes that is a great looking blue. I didnt care what colour my vehicle was as long as its easy to keep clean.
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Bill G reacted to Iamcanadian's post in the thread 2025 bumper mount rally lights with custom bracket with Like.
Do you have any pictures of the light output from those lights at that location. I've got the exact same lights in both Amber and white...
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Bill G reacted to Ernest T's post in the thread Transmission Wonât Go Into gear with Hood Open with Like.
You learn something every day. I was sitting in the Bronco waiting for Mrs. T to come out of a store when I thought I heard a strange...
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Bill G replied to the thread Front fender fabric liner..Has anyone tried spray-on bed liner or FlexSeal spray (rubberized coating) on the fabric liners? I know some one mentioned it ages ago...
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So noticed the front wheel well has a fabric liner, wondering if the mud flaps actually help, or there is an aftermarket plastic liner...
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I have had these on several vehicles and they have presented no issues of any kind. I also have seen no issues with mud flaps, car...
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I find it harder to clean sticky mud off those fabric liners
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Hereâs a link to a few owners posts that added the Climate controls (applicable to â21-â24 Bronco Sports with Sync 3.4)...
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Bill G reacted to Randarmax's post in the thread puttling climate conroles onto the screen with Like.
Interested. Thank you.
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Bill G reacted to rugedraw's post in the thread puttling climate conroles onto the screen with Like.
I think most people would agree, but seeing the temp on the screen at anytime without having to adjust the a/c is nice. Unless you have...
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Bill G reacted to Robins21's post in the thread puttling climate conroles onto the screen with Like.
I would rather have the physical knobs as well instead of moving my concentration from the road to the touch screen.
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I added climate control data as well. It actually creates a separate tab for Climate on the main screen. My old Ford Escape came with...
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Bill G reacted to Quashish's post in the thread puttling climate conroles onto the screen with Like.
what is the benefit though? i much rather a physical knob than a tiny box i have to tap which also adds clutter to the display.
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To look at this positively, I see a good comparable quote. Take that to your local dealers and ask them to match it, or make it better...
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Bill G reacted to sajohnson's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
My experience is mostly with older cars -- aside from the Badlands the newest one we have is a 2002 WRX. There is no risk of damage...
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Bill G reacted to sajohnson's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
Almost all products have many more positive (4/5-star) reviews than 1-star. I always read the 1-star reviews first. I disregard the...
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Bill G reacted to JAM486HP's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
Great info! My limited experience, I always get sparks removing (B-) cable. Heck just backing out the chassis lug it throws sparks and...
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Bill G reacted to rocks's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
I have two NOCO G40 jump starters. I used them for neighbors a couple of times with no issues.
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Bill G reacted to sajohnson's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
It's always a good idea to disconnect the neg(-) battery cable first. The reason is that with it connected, almost any metal surface is...
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Bill G reacted to sajohnson's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
I have at least 4 Deltran Battery Tender (BT) units. The oldest is from 2009 and still going strong. It is constantly connected to our...
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Bill G reacted to rocks's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
Eyelet on the positive side of battery and my ground is connected to the Red Line hood lift bracket. My BS sits a lot and I ran a wire...
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Bill G reacted to kshaw's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
I installed an SAE pigtail on my Porsche and run the connector out near the wiper arm. I cut leads to correct length and crimped some...
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Bill G reacted to SWUKU's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
lots of smart people on here know more than me. It works well and has had no problems of any sort the dealer replaced my battery 6...
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Bill G reacted to Major Kong's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
grounding lug attached to frame grounding post presently occupied by antenna strap and battery tender
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Bill G reacted to SWUKU's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/bed-rest-bs-best-practices.8064/post-144481