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    Torque News: Ford Drops the Standard Spare Tire From Bronco Sport SUV for 2025 (on some trim levels)

    https://www.torquenews.com/1083/ford-drops-standard-spare-tire-bronco-sport-suv-2025
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    Fordpass App 5.10.0 (iPhone, not sure about Android)

    FordPass App Version 5.10.0 (iPhone, I am not sure about Android) Updates: • A home screen widget can be added to view vehicle information at a glance. recent update history:
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    Why AGM Car Batteries Are The Future

    Synopsis is below. Want to know more? …check out this link (a subscription to Popular Mechanics / Pop Mech Pro is needed to view the link’s information): https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a62953680/agm-car-battery-explainer/ source: Pop Mech date: 1/5/2025 Automotive technology has...
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    Ford Says Phone As A Key May Not Work For Some Owners (with Android 14 devices)

    Interesting info but Phone as a Key FordPass App feature is not currently supported for Bronco Sport vehicles: If you currently use a device that runs on the Android 14 operating system and drive a Ford vehicle (which supports the Phone as a Key FordPass App feature), the Phone as a Key...
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    Can add service history: Fordpass App 5.9.0 (iPhone, not sure about Android)

    FordPass App Version 5.9.0 (iPhone, I am not sure about Android) Finally can add service history information … Updates: • You can now add service history information to your account to keep all your maintenance records in one place. • Theft alerts now include a map view, history, and alert...
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    Fordpass App 5.8.3 (iPhone, not sure about Android)

    FordPass App Version 5.8.3 (iPhone, I am not sure about Android) Note: Apple temporarily disabled Home & Lock Screen widgets to ensure a consistently smooth experience for all users. Updates: - Now iOS 18 users can enable lock and unlock commands directly from their iOS Control Center. - The...
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    Next Sync and Ford Navigation Maps Updates

    The current Sync and Maps versions in the USA at the time this post was created are: SYNC 3.4 23188 Nav Maps NA 2 23 Why no updates yet for 2024? Probably because there are no major defects worth fixing?
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    FordPass App Version 5.8.3 to 5.8.0

    FordPass App Version 5.8.3 (iPhone, I am not sure about Android) Note: Apple temporarily disabled Home & Lock Screen widgets to ensure a consistently smooth experience for all users. Updates: - Now iOS 18 users can enable lock and unlock commands directly from their iOS Control Center. - The...
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    24-2348 Moan Noise In The Rear Brakes

    Ford’s latest fix for the Moan Noise In The Rear Brakes TSB 24-2348 Moan Noise In The Rear Brakes When Vehicle Is Driven In Reverse In Cold Weather And/Or High Humidity (for me can occur at pretty much any temp or humidity including high temps >100°F and low humidity) This bulletin supersedes...
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    FordPass App Version 5.7.0

    FordPass App Version 5.7.0 (iPhone, I am not sure about Android) Updates: • The Service screen can tell you about a slow tire leak or upcoming Services needed
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    Ford Bronco Sport Windshield Replacement and Articles

    Here are a few interesting articles for reference: Ford Bronco Sport Windshield Replacement Cost Demystified note: this article sometimes mixes Ford Bronco (full-size) and Bronco Sport info but generally is applicable to the Sport model note: this article describes potential impact to insurance...
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    FordPass App Version 5.6.0

    FordPass App Version 5.6.0 (iPhone, I am not sure about Android) Updates: • Check key vehicle health details at-a-glance! The vehicle health feature, newly relocated under Service, puts information including active alerts, tire pressure, oil life, diesel exhaust fluid, and odometer readings...
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    There’s A Good Chance Your Ford Needs A Sync Update (Customer Satisfaction Program 24B47)

    See this Ford Authority article for the full content: https://fordauthority.com/2024/10/theres-a-good-chance-your-ford-needs-a-sync-update/ Ford provided more details about what issues the software only CSP 24B47 fixes: “This (Sync) problem reportedly causes instability issues and/or a failure...
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    The tyranny of touch screens may be coming to an end

    A few key points. “We want to touch type or operate cruise control without averting our eyes from the road” “The hazards of burying many of a vehicle’s controls inside touch-screen menus that need drivers to look at them have become so obvious that the one European automotive safety body has...
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    Millions of Vehicles Could Be Hacked and Tracked Thanks to a Simple Website Bug

    Interesting article Wired Magazine: Millions of Vehicles Could Be Hacked and Tracked Thanks to a Simple Website Bug https://www.wired.com/story/kia-web-vulnerability-vehicle-hack-track/ (Note: I do not know of any specific applicability to any Ford Model however the article does mention Kia...
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    TSB 23-2267 Daytime Running lamps (DRLs) stay on for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is turned off

    Haven’t seen this TSB posted before but several owners have posted their DRLs stay on for up to 10 minutes so if this TSB applies to your vehicle the issue might be as shown: TSB 23-2267 NHTSA Item Number: 10241544 Date Added: 09-01-2023 Summary: Some 2021-2023 bronco sport vehicles built on...
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    What Scared Ford’s CEO in China

    “Jim Farley is changing strategy to combat what he calls an ‘existential threat’ from China’s electric carmakers. Jim Farley had just returned from China. What the Ford Motor chief executive found during the May visit made him anxious: The local automakers were pulling away in the...
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    FordPass App Version 5.5.0

    FordPass App Version 5.5.0 (iPhone, I am not sure about Android) Updates: • It's now easier to share access to your vehicle. When you receive an access request, FordPass will now navigate directly to the vehicle access screen. • If you schedule a trip in the FordPass app, your Apple Watch will...
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    How to Look Up Car Dashboard Symbols and Meanings With an iPhone

    Your iPhone with IOS 17 or later has the capability to Look Up Car Dashboard Symbols. 1. Open the camera app, and take a photo of the dashboard symbol. The symbol(s) needs to be in focus, so you may need to zoom in and take a close-up of the specific symbol of interest. 2. Open the photo, and...
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    Duck!

    I received a rubber duck today. At home, not on the vehicle. From someone that knew nothing of its traditions. 🤣 In case anyone is interested… “The tradition of placing rubber ducks on Jeeps, also known as "Jeep Ducking" or "Duck, Duck Jeep", is a way for Jeep owners to show kindness and...


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