Same thing happened to me, almost identical location. I was quoted $1200 plus labor for an OEM muffler install. I haven't pulled the trigger on an aftermarket one yet but that's probably the route I would go.
I was going to mention these as well, sort of a middle ground between the stock tires and the AT3s. Aggressive enough for light trails and quiet enough for day to day commutes. I have had the 235 A/T Trails on mine for about 40k miles now and have zero complaints, plenty of tread left too.
Nice video, very informative! I had a similar set up minus the rooftop tent on my old Outback (wooden sleeping platform, storage for bike gear and cooking supplies underneath, and a mattress topper that fit two people comfortably). I have been wanting to do the same with the bronco sport but...
If I'm not mistaken this exhaust was made for the 2.0L Badlands, not the 1.5L which is why it needed some modifying. Most exhaust systems I've seen for the Bronco Sport need an adapter for the differing trims
I've been eyeing this one since they announced it and really was just waiting to confirm it would fit on the 1.5. I would really like to hear how it sounds, do you have any clips?
A little more expensive option is the Tufskinz letters from Ford. They're raised lettering with 3M adhesive and gives the letters a "3d" effect.
https://www.ford.com/product/exterior-trim-by-tufskinz-liftgate-lettering-matte-black-p2851683526
I'm assuming I now have the same issue with the rattling, took it to the dealership and was quoted very high for a new muffler. Wondering if the aftermarket route is the way to go.
Is this the sound you were hearing? I only hear this when idling while it is warming up and usually it goes away...