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Escape2Bronco's latest activity
Escape2Bronco
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NMBroncoSport's post
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Yes, thanks. That's what I figured too.
Thursday at 1:54 PM
Escape2Bronco
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Thatās because this only affects Bronco Sports with the 1.5l engine made between February 20, 2026 and April 22, 2026. The Badlands...
Thursday at 12:53 PM
Escape2Bronco
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BBBronk's post
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Woohoo my Manufacturing date was January 2026!!! I wonāt be included. šš»
Thursday at 10:59 AM
Escape2Bronco
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Yours does fall in the dates listed but doesnāt always mean it is effected.
Thursday at 8:06 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Bill G's post
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Are you a victim of recalls?
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5+ years and 44,000+ miles, and Iāve had three recalls on my ā21 BL: 1. Missing CA emissions tag ā Ford mailed it to me and I stuck it...
Wednesday at 9:07 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Are you a victim of recalls?
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In over 4 years, Iāve had two. One for the moan and one for the battery. They did the battery in the driveway. I still moan when I go...
Wednesday at 7:37 PM
Escape2Bronco
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jkernitzki's post
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Who makes the connecting rods, Long Wang Rod?
Wednesday at 7:35 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Jmuns's post
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Dates are listed in the attachments.
Wednesday at 3:26 PM
Escape2Bronco
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jkernitzki's post
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Manufactured between Feb 20, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026. 1.5L only. 5,199 units.
Wednesday at 3:26 PM
Escape2Bronco
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New Recall for 2026 Bronco Sports - NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548
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Bronco Sport General Topics
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Safety Issue Type: Recalls August 25 2026 NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548000 Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail An unexpected loss...
Wednesday at 12:36 PM
Escape2Bronco
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BBBronk's post
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What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?
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Put this on the list of things I never thought I would see discussed on a car forumā¦..laundry! š¤£š¤£š¤£
Wednesday at 8:23 AM
Escape2Bronco
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pixlpush's post
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What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?
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I recently bought some of the double sided Griots Crinkle Glass towels. So far theyāve worked great. I also started washing all my...
Wednesday at 8:22 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Hauling with and towing a U-Haul
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The smaller single axle U-haul trailers do not use surge brakes. Only the larger dual axles cargo trailers do. Personally, I would not...
Tuesday at 5:29 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Hauling with and towing a U-Haul
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Tow capacity is only the trailer and its cargo. Tow vehicle pax & cargo are not included in that; they (plus hitch weight) are counted...
Tuesday at 5:23 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Schuelady's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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I also like how if you want to park and shut off, just keep your foot on the break and shut the vehicle off and it automatically goes...
Monday at 9:55 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Jmuns's post
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How big a tire can I put on my BB Sport with a 2ā lift kit?
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That's great but I don't know why you're quoting me. OP asked for a specific tire size and I gave them a thread and poster who uses them.
Monday at 2:04 PM
Escape2Bronco
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How big a tire can I put on my BB Sport with a 2ā lift kit?
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I have a 1.5 inch leveling lift on my black diamond outer banks and just added BFG trail terrain 245/65R17 tires. That was the largest...
Monday at 1:41 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Granger Ford's post
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2027 BRONCO SPORTS - 4% BELOW INVOICE @ GRANGER MOTORS!
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šØ 2027 FORD BRONCO SPORTS ORDERS ARE OPEN! šØ š„ 3% UNDER INVOICE at Granger Motors! š„ If youāve been waiting for the right time to...
Monday at 12:03 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Hate the dial shifter
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Yup, one of the reasons the 2 door is more fun to drive than the Sport!
Monday at 12:02 PM
Escape2Bronco
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Hate the dial shifter
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Iād say no truth to that. I did have the shifter fail on a Mustang at one time in the ā70ās but that was due to a design defect, not...
Monday at 11:59 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Uncle Brad's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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I dislike automatics anyway, but the rotary shifter knob is one of the main reasons I traded my Sport in for the big Bronco with a...
Monday at 11:59 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Stircrazy's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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its electronic shift, so you can wail on it as your flying down the highway it won't shift to reverse untill certian conditions are met.
Monday at 11:58 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Hate the dial shifter
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One nice feature is that if the BS is not in Park when you stop, it will automatically engage Park when you turn it off. This is...
Monday at 11:58 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Bronchette's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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You're in good company!!! I still catch myself stomping the floor with my left foot! LOL!
Monday at 11:58 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Skram's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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When I had my f150 with stick it was a nice change from driving the Bronco. F150 gone so dial it is. At 75 I still like a stick, call...
Monday at 11:58 AM
Escape2Bronco
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dockiwi57's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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Yep. However, I recall that my dad told me not to rest my hand on the floor gear knob as it would "stress the linkages" on the 4-speed...
Monday at 11:52 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Hate the dial shifter
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Seeing how Iāve had cars and trucks from the days of ā3 on the treeā to a ā7 speed stick on the floorā, the only issue I have with the...
Monday at 8:31 AM
Escape2Bronco
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thomasm23's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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I actually really like the rotary shifter. It is so much nicer than having a gear selector sticking up from the center console taking up...
Monday at 8:24 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Area51BS's post
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Hate the dial shifter
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I personally canāt stand the dial shifter. Have it in the sport and our Maverick. I sometimes get it wrong in 3 point turns. Well my...
Monday at 8:23 AM
Escape2Bronco
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Bill G's post
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What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?
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Yeah, first time our little āBorder Collieā (since passed on) was put in the car he puked, pooped, and peed all at the same time. About...
Sunday at 8:50 AM
Escape2Bronco
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How big a tire can I put on my BB Sport with a 2ā lift kit?
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Just in case it isnāt clear (ance), adding a lift of any size does not improve the clearance for a larger tire. As @RSH states, itās...
Aug 29, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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RSH's post
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How big a tire can I put on my BB Sport with a 2ā lift kit?
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It's not so much the tire height being the problem, it's the clearance to the backside of the front wheel wells. Having a lift doesn't...
Aug 29, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Gents's post
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Help - Looking to purchase tomorrow š
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With that in mind, there are plenty of people here who are really enjoying their BS experience and that's cool. Like the op, it all...
Aug 26, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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RSH's post
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Help - Looking to purchase tomorrow š
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I already have a Badlands, if I were to choose the Sport again I would still pick the 2.0 even if it has less creature comforts than...
Aug 26, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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rugedraw's post
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Help - Looking to purchase tomorrow š
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For long-term reliability alone, the 2.0L engine is the better option. With the understanding that many people have the 1.5L and have...
Aug 26, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Gizmoduck's post
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Help - Looking to purchase tomorrow š
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Thanks for the feedback - and thatās the credo thatās kept me breathing for 10+ years of marriage š
Aug 25, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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CLR's post
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RAV4 size and mpg
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The difference in interior room should not be a surprise, as the Rav4 is a foot longer overall. Length: RAV4 is about 181 inches...
Aug 25, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Help - Looking to purchase tomorrow š
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Personally, Iād go for the Badlands in tan. Itās a great color and unless you are looking for optimal gas milage, the 2.0L is great...
Aug 25, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Gents's post
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Your Most Memorable Commutes
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Every night is a commuting adventure for me. I'm going from lower Westchester into Upper Manhattan and to do so I have to drive through...
Aug 25, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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BuckyBL2025's post
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Sunroof Malfunctioning?
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Just had an issue with my sunroof in my 25 BSBL, wanted to see how widespread this problem is. I saw one thread about it with the same...
Aug 24, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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MustangMatt's post
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Bronco Sport gone by 29? Will now be continued into the future.
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I would trade mine for a "real" maverick grabber. Old school 302. Wish they would swing in that direction again ! I had a 72' no mods...
Aug 24, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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bronco68halfcab's post
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It's a small world.
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In March of 2024 we finally found a Robins Egg Blue Heritage BS for my wife and brought it home for her. Being the well adjusted husband...
Aug 24, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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RSH's post
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Winch yes I have asked before.
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If you get the Sport in a situation that would require a winch to help get you unstuck you need to plan better besides there are not...
Aug 24, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Bill G's post
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Trailer hitch receivers
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The only thing keeping it in all the time is good for is it takes out the radiator of the idiot that rear-ends you ā if your vehicle is...
Aug 23, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Trailer hitch receivers
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I have the tow package, but I don't keep a tow ball in the receiver. Too much of a knee knocker if you're not paying attention.
Aug 23, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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jlpskydive's post
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Largest tire size that can be put on an outer banks and 18 inch wheels without a lift
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Most seem to think, 245/65/R17. I agree with them. Not sure on the 18's. But, no bigger than 29.5 or 30.
Aug 22, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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jkernitzki's post
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Winch yes I have asked before.
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The recovery points are specifically reinforced for that purpose. Thatās why I suggested a portable winch, which is intended to be...
Aug 21, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Captain Skippy's post
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Roof Cross Bars
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Thank you. Iāll check it out.
Aug 20, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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BBBronk's post
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Roof Cross Bars
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Captain Skippy, the link to this thread was a thread I started. There is an Amazon link in the thread for the ones I bought. They are...
Aug 19, 2026
Escape2Bronco
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Roof Cross Bars
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I bought some that matched the OEM bars off Amazon. I also bought longer screws to make it easier to take on an off as I donāt leave...
Aug 19, 2026
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