We already know that AI lies, but...

[TheX]

First let me say that I am not a hater, in fact as an IT director, I'm deep in it every day. It's a security nightmare, and PII is at rick constantly. I also understand how it works VERY well.

That said, back to the "incorrect" information.

It's nothing new, we know it happens...but, you would think that one companies' models would perform the same across the board. I have a Google subscription and also Run Gemma 4:31b locally on Ollama. I asked a simple question regarding our beloved BS's and their spare tires. I would think that Gemini and Gemma would have been trained with the same info, but Gemma (being a static, local model) should have nothing newer than 2025 in it. This is the question I asked both,

Which spare tire does the 2025 bronco sport outer banks with sasquatch come with

Here is what Gemini says,

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks with the Sasquatch Package does not come with a spare tire. Instead, it is equipped with a Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit (also known as a mobility kit) located under the rear cargo floor

And Gemma, the one with limited access to current info says,

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks equipped with the Sasquatch Package comes with a full-size matching spare tire.

Both models are from Google, and people put their faith into the answers they give. Lawyers are getting disbarred for not checking the facts that they put their signature on in briefs, etc.

Again, not a hater, the opposite in fact, but please check the information you get. Oh, here is the rest of the info that Gemma gave me.

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks equipped with the Sasquatch Package comes with a full-size matching spare tire.

Here are the specific details you need to know:

1. The Tire Spec
Because the Sasquatch Package upgrades the vehicle's capabilities for off-roading, Ford does not provide a "donut" or a temporary space-saver. Instead, it comes with a full-size All-Terrain tire that matches the others on the vehicle.

Typically, for the Bronco Sport Sasquatch package, these are 235/75R17 All-Terrain tires.

2. Why this matters for the Sasquatch Package
The Sasquatch package is specifically designed to increase ground clearance and traction. Using a temporary spare on a Sasquatch-equipped vehicle would be dangerous and impractical in an off-road environment, and it would put significant stress on the drivetrain (since the diameter would be different from the other three wheels). Therefore, Ford ensures the spare is an identical match to the upgraded AT tires.

3. Location
The spare is mounted externally on the rear tailgate.

Quick Tip for New Owners: Since the Sasquatch spare is a full-size, heavy All-Terrain tire, ensure the mounting bolts are torqued correctly during your first few service checks, as the extra weight can put more stress on the tailgate hinges than the standard highway-tire spares found on the non-Sasquatch Outer Banks models.

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[Dude]

Always fun to respond to an AI answer with “are you sure”… often the AI will dive deeper and provide a better or more complete/correct answer

 

[swing4thefence]

Looks like your AI made the classic internet error. "You said bronco, so I'm going to ignore that you also said sport". Drives me absolutely nucking futs when I'm googling to find parts or How-To's.

 

[Dude]

Looks like your AI made the classic internet error. "You said bronco, so I'm going to ignore that you also said sport". Drives me absolutely nucking futs when I'm googling to find parts or How-To's.

For AI, after I specify Bronco Sport, I add another sentence similar to: This is for Bronco Sport, not for the full-size Bronco.

That cuts down on the AI providing results for the full-size Bronco but if you see full-size Bronco results, respond back to the AI with something like: Your results include full-size Bronco, I asked for results only for Bronco Sport, not for the full-size Bronco.

For Google, “Bronco Sport” in quotes, often provides results only for Bronco Sport

I agree it can be frustrating to see full-size Bronco results when you asked for “Bronco Sport”

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