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The temps when I switched driving habits were pretty consistent; mostly in the mid-70’s during December. The change in mileage was pretty immediate. I can play around with it from tank to tank to see if it holds true during “winter” in the Valley.

My own experience with the 2.0 so far is that it does better economy-wise if you get on it a bit. I tried my usual gentle, low-rpm, below the speed limit method and mileage sucked. Like you, barely over 18 mpg. I switched to a get-off-the-line smartly, 5 or so over the limit approach, and now...

@Glamdring70, exceptionally well-stated.

Threads will wander and go off-topic by default. Out of our control. Speaking of oil, do you prefer olive or avocado? ;)

The BS BL—even before the Sasquatch package—had proven itself to be far more capable than anyone expected. Look at any serious, unbiased off-road journalist and you’ll get a grudging respect at least, and a surprising admiration more often as not. For a brief example, here’s a 2021 Badlands...

As if a dealer will sample and analyze either.

The OB is the "luxe" trim, with the BB as base and BL as off-road dedicated. The OB is what I'd expect if Mercury were still around, but with less chrome. It's the same trim lineup in the full-size Bronco as to where they fall. BL > OB > BB. Heritage and the Stroppe are more specialty trims...

Don’t you think that’s kind of a personal question? ;)

You might want to talk to Ford and correct their placing the Badlands as the highest trim level. I’m sure they’ll be glad to fix that error. As far as it not being off-road capable, well, I guess I’ll just have to stop going off-road, mudding, and rock crawling in mine and head to the mall and...

I love the idea of an unobtrusive, OEM-look camera. There are a couple issues, though Their “4K” cam actually uses a 2K sensor. Parking mode apparently takes 5-8 seconds after an impact to wake up. It’s very feature-limited (no GPS, for example) compared to most others, like Viofo and Wolfbox...

Common platform, entirely different purposes. The C2 platform in the US has a car (Focus), truck (Maverick), and an SUV (Bronco Sport).

A truck is classified as a motor vehicle designed primarily for hauling cargo or property, not passengers. That's it. Where it comes to construction, while body-on-frame is common it is not the deciding criteria. The design purpose or use of a vehicle is what dictates its classification, not...

Neither. Or both. Depends on your definition of each. What does yours identify as? :)

By that definition a Crown Vic is a truck.

That was a "Must-See Saturday" thing for me for years. Back when PBS actually had relevant and useful content. I even manned the phones during pledge weeks at KPBS San Diego WAY back in the day. I miss the '70's. Except for disco, of course. It still sucks.

CR's reputation has been declining steadily over the last several years. I was a longtime subscriber and loyalist until I saw several instances where their reviews weren't close to reality. Their claim of being unbiased has also been called into question on numerous occasions. Now, they're as...

After a brief search (and just looking at the photo), these are Community Service vehicles, not used for patrol.

I’d rather be in Ajo, AZ than Garlic, AZ. :)

Give Sun Devil Auto a call. They’re the best independent shop in the Valley for my money.

Good point. Maybe flat bar that you could pivot out as needed. Still, the forces would always be going up into the hood. Probably best to anchor off the bumper. Still, a rather ingenious idea.