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rocks reacted to Dude's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with
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That does sound weird two reasons 1. battery maintainer connected directly to the 12V battery +/- terminals bypassing the current... -
rocks replied to the thread Spare tire mount.Nice job on the work but it looks like aftermarket and off.
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rocks reacted to JAM486HP's post in the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics? with Like.
Yes this is normal. My 24 Mustang GT stays on the maintainer year round. Yesterday I got the notification it went into "Battery saver...
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rocks replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.What I find weird is, like today, the BS goes into sleep mode when not used for a while with the battery maintainer connected with the...
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rocks replied to the thread First oil change at 1000 miles.Yes, with full synthetic.
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I drive less than 5k miles a year, so I do annual changes.
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We're in the same boat -- more like ~2,500 miles/year.
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rocks replied to the thread First oil change at 1000 miles.I'll join you guys with about 3500 miles per.
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AND Ford is not the only one . . . They started removing dip sticks and calling the fluid “Lifetime” back in the early 2000’s, maybe...
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rocks replied to the thread Thank You Ford.Have you done any maintenance on the trans?
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One thing that has changed over the last 20 years with Ford. Ford NO LONGER wants your vehicle to last for 10+ years. Ford's "Lifetime"...
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rocks replied to the thread Thank You Ford.Is 80K highway miles severe duty? Maybe, maybe not. I don't follow automanufacturers' recommendations on many things. Oil and trans...
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rocks replied to the thread Thank You Ford.Many owners read this and fail to perform any transmission maintenance. AI Overview For a Ford Bronco Sport, Ford officially...
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rocks replied to the thread First oil change at 1000 miles.I did a change at about 2K miles and went with a full synthetic Motorcraft dealer change.
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rocks replied to the thread Thank You Ford.True. With that number of miles, other things may pop up but he is in a very tough position but being retired means less miles per. Like...
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Sounds like the $8200 is the cheapest way to extricate the OP from the situation without a hit to the credit report. Even that is a...
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rocks replied to the thread Thank You Ford.130K is a lot of miles on a BS. I'm curious if you ever had any maintenance done on the trans. If I were a on road salesman, I would...
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rocks 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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rocks 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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rocks replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.I have two NOCO G40 jump starters. I used them for neighbors a couple of times with no issues.
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rocks 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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rocks replied to the thread Battery Tender Time, Anyone with Install Advice/Suggestions/Pics?.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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Changed cabin and engine air filters at 40,000 mi they were filthy. Cabin filter was a breeze, even though I couldn’t get the glove box...
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rocks replied to the thread Oil pump belt life.You should buy some lottery tickets.
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No i No mechanical Issues with the engine. 5W-20 Motorcraft Synthetic Blend. Always changed when vehicle oil minder tells me. Original...
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They won't ship to the customer, only a authorized installer in your area. That's what I was told by them when I ordered. The quality of...
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rocks reacted to wireman's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
Had mine done last Friday. I was scrolling thru the cluster info and noticed that my oil life reading is 36%. It was around 90% before I...
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True, but actually a pretty fair price when you factor in the cost of the installation. That could be $750-$1000 of the total depending...
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rocks replied to the thread Katzkin Leather Interior installed.Big bucks.
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This is what I got direct from Katzkin back in January: “Standard Pricing ( Financing Available) - Includes Installation Two row...
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rocks replied to the thread Katzkin Leather Interior installed.I'll guess $1600 installed.
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rocks replied to the thread 25S76 Recall PCM Remedy Now Available.So you have to wait until they leak?
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I recently had Katzkin's installed on my 2025 BS. Couldn't be happier with the outcome. Material Breakdown: Wrap Color COFFEE Two...
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rocks replied to the thread 25S76 Recall PCM Remedy Now Available.and then there will be a recall on that recall. :D
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rocks reacted to RSH's post in the thread Any other negatives other than MPGS and a few ticks less 0-60 when with Like.
On a 2.0 model going from 235 65R 17's to 245 65R 17's is no big deal unless you pick LT tires like the Falken ATW4, or BFG K03's, I...
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rocks replied to the thread Have Your Differential and Transmission Fluids Checked! Low Fluid Levels from Factory. Expensive Problems.Ford cutting costs. The deletion of parts over the last few years and now cheaper grade fluids. WTF!
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rocks reacted to Quashish's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
i hate technology
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The world is a lot more complicated place these days. Indeed since the 1940s-1950s when aircraft became a lot more widespread...
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rocks reacted to Tucats's post in the thread New service department hours - maybe due to all the recalls with Like.
I just traded my 2022 Bronco Sport for a 2025 Subru Forester. I kept it for 3 years but hated driving it. Hated lifting the tail gate...
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Sorry to hear about your grandson, pray the doctors are good and he will fully heal
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Back in mid-August my 16 year old grandson was injured in football practice. The report from the MRI and CT scan showed: Complete ACL...
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rocks reacted to petegee77's post in the thread New service department hours - maybe due to all the recalls with Like.
Your reasoning about the recalls I think is spot on. Good Lord I just went in for "The works "and the seat belt recall, Service...
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rocks reacted to SteveI's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
This seems like so not a big deal - happens at start up so you'll obviously see. Friend had a BMW where the digital cluster would shift...
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rocks replied to the thread New service department hours - maybe due to all the recalls.Maybe. It's big dealership with Lincoln on the same property.
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rocks reacted to wireman's post in the thread New service department hours - maybe due to all the recalls with Like.
Surprised they have enough tech's to cover those hours. Maybe not all repairs are done during the late hours, just maintenance stuff.
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My dealer's service department is now open from 7 AM to 12 Midnight, Monday through Friday. There are at least 6 Ford dealers in a 20...
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rocks posted the thread New service department hours - maybe due to all the recalls in Bronco Sport General Topics.My dealer service department's new hours 7 AM to midnight Mon-Fri for service...
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rocks reacted to wireman's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
Happy with the deal I got on the BL. NO RECALLS, YET! Well, the last line on this post I did a month ago when I got my used 2025 BL...
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rocks reacted to sajohnson's post in the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport with Like.
Ha! I was looking at "Do ya feel lucky" images to copy and paste, but decided that the whole .44 magnum thing was a bit much... :cool...
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rocks replied to the thread Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco Sport.It also comes down to the Clint Eastwood movie line. Are you feelin' lucky? You are correct about the extended warranties are priced...