Aerodynamics. The leading edge of the tires is a prime drag area. Diversion of air flow creates low pressure in front of the tires. If you look you’ll see widespread use of these flaps on most light vehicles, front and rear. They have been there for many years as mpg requirements have increased...
The "Intelligent 4WD" menu choice is off by default. to turn it on:
- press Menu on the right steering wheel pod
- choose Select Screens and press OK
- scroll to find Intelligent 4WD and press OK to select
- press Return
It will then be in the screen choices as you scroll up or down. hth
2 things to consider:
- Are the USB ports in the console storage box sufficient to power a cd player? There is no 12v port in the console storage box in my OB
- the USB ports in the console storage box are marked as charging only and may not pass a signal directly to the audio system
I chose that configuration as the 2nd row seat back on the passenger side can be compressed a bit more when folded down than the driver side. This provides a bit more clearance for the bike seat. YMMV
If you have established an account on Owner.ford.com with your Bronco Sport, you can check there to see if your vehicle is subject to this or any other recall action.
I understand not having a factory option to add upfitter switches. But, from my window sticker, what is this...and does it help with adding electrical accessories?
My ‘tools’ are there, hiding in plain sight on my OB. Loosen the secondary wing nut holding down the jack and you’ll see them attached to the jack.
And thanks for making me look. I had to put on leather gloves to get the grip necessary to remove the plastic super wing nut securing the tire.
Limited. The left control pod has vol up, down and mute. You can move between media selections using the forward (hangup) and back (answer) buttons on the right control pod. See page 73 & 74 of owner manual.
Looks like you have a Mini spare tire? That would give you some extra vertical space. My 2nd row seatbacks don’t flatten nearly that much! Watch your elbows... ?