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  1. 2023 Bronco Sport loses power uphill

    Do you give it enough throttle to upshift? I notice on mine, that when approaching steep hills, it feels like a locked torque converter on a truck. Enough throttle and it’ll downshift then give you some boost. If you’re pressing the pedal all the way down, then there’s a problem.

  2. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    That’s not the current 2.0 eco boost.

  3. For those with a rear end grinding noise ~ PLEASE READ

    Yeah, that wouldn't have worked with me. Sorry you gotta deal with that crap.

  4. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    I'd agree minus the water pump issue. Don't like having to check my coolant level every week and worrying about it. If there was a low coolant sensor, I'd feel a little better.

  5. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    lol what?

  6. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    It’s not really fear mon They definitely fixed the coolant intrusion issues by redesigning the block and leaving the sidewalls thick while adding slimmer water jackets. The main issues on the 1.5 3cyl are: - Water pumps failing - Lack of belt tensioner - Pretty bad vibrations at low speeds...

  7. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    Seems these water pump issues come in waves. I’d love to know the true cause. My limited engineering background* suggests that the lack of belt tensioner puts too much stress on the water pump, especially the horrible vibrations at lower rpm’s. *I have zero experience as an engineer.

  8. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    both of those articles reference the older 1.5 4 cylinder eco, not the 3 banger you have.

  9. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    Never heard of a dealer outright refusing to purchase a specific model though. Trying hard to love my Big Bend, but it’s difficult. I’ve said it before, but the build quality is downright awful. Not sure about the Badlands, but I’m looking to test drive one and dump this thing next week. The...

  10. Rumor mill - dealerships refusing to purchase low mile Big Bend, OBX models.

    Seems the only correct choice when purchasing a BS is the Badlands. Spoke to a few dealers after hearing the rumor - it’s true for 3 of the 5 I called. “We have too many on the lot, can’t use it right now.” ”a lot of people are trading them towards Badlands models.” ”We can, but you would be...

  11. 5Star Tuning Bronco Sport 1.5L EcoBoost dyno results

    Do you like Cobb?

  12. Updated Water Pump Available

    That would be cool! Thanks! Sorry you're having all those issues

  13. 5Star Tuning Bronco Sport 1.5L EcoBoost dyno results

    my dealer is super friendly to tunes. My 2018 F-150 had a dialed in tune by Josh at 5 Star, I'd trust them over ANY tuning company. The 1.5 definitely has more power on tap - they're getting close to 200hp per cylinder on the 1.6 Toyota 3 banger. Eco boost is Mazda tech and should hold up fine...

  14. Updated Water Pump Available

    I wonder if yours got an old pump by accident? The new one should be the updated pump.

  15. Updated Water Pump Available

    built dec 10 2022?

  16. Updated Water Pump Available

    First '23 I've heard of leaking. Wonder if it was the new or old pump? Build date suggests a few old pumps could have slipped through the cracks.

  17. Updated Water Pump Available

    I wanted all that stuff. What's your build date?

  18. Cabin Rattle Fix

    You sure you didn't deserve it? Grandsons are VERY smart. ?

  19. 5Star Tuning Bronco Sport 1.5L EcoBoost dyno results

    I'm guessing you're around 300HP with the 2.0, how's it running?

  20. Has anyone seen the new updated 1.5L / 2L EcoBoost Engines?

    they did that years ago. Plus it’s not the same 1.5 as the one with issues.




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