https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/oem-cross-bar-bolts.12009/post-201491
unsure whether this applies to your case or not
but as I look back at some of the pics
the bar and rail have a seating point
by appearances the two pieces bottom out before the holes line up
resulting in...
"The US and Canada have also raised concerns over subsidies offered by Chinese government and proposed even higher- 100%- tariffs on Chinese-made EV imports."
https://mg.co.za/africa/2024-09-15-chinese-ev-brands-target-africa-amid-rising-trade-barriers-in-europe-north-america/
Not just Ford...
https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2021_Ford_Bronco_Sport_Badlands_2.0L_4_Cyl._Turbo/transmission_fluid/check_fluid_level
still searching for 1.5L info on the transmission fill/drain points
expressway driving strictly verboten
unwillingness to participate in the mad max free-for-all
see ya when I get there no hurry retired mode
backroads
30-45 mph average
29 mpg
changed out cabin air filter on the secondary vehicle today
as one might guess
I think they're genetically hardwired to seek out cabin filters
what the hell
if it's cold what better than to ride in comfort with the heat source
if it's hot
we'll chill out in the cabin
mental note to self
when...
it looks like the new and improved is extended upward and bent downward
makes more sense to elevate to max level
might pick up vent hose myself for switcheroo
catch it before it becomes an issue
well there's the culprit
vent hose poise in an upright vertical position
ready to take in any moisture
RDU running normal operating temperature encounters puddle water event
rapid cool down
vent air flow reverses
kinda like taking that sip of coffee while inhaling
sometimes not so pleasant...
closer look also indicates possible misalignment occurred
shoulder of bolt is the actual seating component of bolt
the bolt head is just meant to secure the two pieces in place
shoulder may have incorrectly seated on wrong surface (see arrows)
deformation of metal occurred where shoulder may...
unsure whether your bolt is stripped or the crossbar threads are stripped
compare thread height near shoulder to the remainder of threads
thread channel on bolt appears filled with pulled material from crossbar
guessing crossbar threads are aluminum and bolt is steel
if anything is going to...
OP needs full explanation why fuse no.3 is unusable for this application
would schedule service mgr and tech both for meeting to discuss matter
check manual for amp draw on the sound system relay
make sure the tap was positioned correctly (not installed backwards)
if tap is installed backwards...