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  1. SLJ

    Keep my Bronco Sport Big Bend or trade for hybrid Maverick

    I traded my OB for a Maverick XLT with the 4K tow package. I liked the sport but the 1.5's transmission was heating up on long hills towing 2K. Planning on some larger hills so I figured it was time. Towed fine otherwise on the flats but the Maverick AWD with the 2.0 and larger transmission...
  2. SLJ

    Would you trade in the Sport for the Big Bronco? Why or why not??

    I traded my OB for a Maverick XLT with the 4K tow package, not a full size Bronco. Didn't want the Bronco's soft roof as we carry too much on top. I liked the sport but the 1.5's transmission was heating up on long hills towing 2K. Planning on some larger hills so I figured it was time. Towed...
  3. SLJ

    New TSB issued regarding water pumps

    Traded in my Bronco Sport last November but have a new spare water pump for it (the newer one) sitting here in the box along with some other Sport stuff. Didn't want to be stuck with the 1.5 water pumps on backorder if I needed it. I put my spare set of 18" OB wheels and my spare floormats on my...
  4. SLJ

    Read Before you buy a Bronco Sport!!

    I had my outer banks for almost three years and had none of those problems. It was no big deal opening the gate and the glass opening was great for carrying long pieces of lumber. Had no problems shifting and towed my 2K camper with no trouble. Only reason I traded it was for more towing...
  5. SLJ

    What's up with the light up numbers on the side of my door?

    Been using these for almost 20 years and its never happened.
  6. SLJ

    Falken Wildpeak AT/4W Tires Review After 500 Miles

    Spinning weight is more critical than static weight in a vehicle and the further it rotates from center the more critical it becomes. Especially on acceleration where your MPG is at it's worst.
  7. SLJ

    Anyone replace windshield yet?

    A hail storm cracked mine last year. Around $1,000 but in New York there's no deductible on glass. I did have to pay $250 deductible on the other $5,500 in hail damage dent repair. :(
  8. SLJ

    Water pump failure

    Seems to be a common problem. Bought a spare pump (version B) for my '21 so I'd have it if needed in case they were backordered again. Traded the Sport in but still have the new pump. :crackup:
  9. SLJ

    Bottle Opener rant - The upside down Ford Bottle Opener

    They needed to make a video because they realized some don't have the skill to figure out how to open a bottle with anything but with what they were taught as a child.
  10. SLJ

    Bottle Opener rant - The upside down Ford Bottle Opener

    I've had no problem. Maybe you should switch to cans.
  11. SLJ

    Throwback Thursday!!! Let's see those trade-ins vs what you have now photos!!!

    Traded in my '21 Sport OBX for a '23 Maverick XLT w/ 4K towing. (Kept the wheels) :crackup:
  12. SLJ

    Show off your Roof Rack

    Using these Hood Loops under the hood: https://amzn.to/4b1Pu3Y
  13. SLJ

    Does anyone actually pull a trailer

    My Sport with the tow package towed my 2K camper... just. The transmission heated up too much on long grades. I put in a gauge to watch it. Switched to the Maverick with 4K towing, beefier suspension, lower gearing, larger tranny cooler, radiator, and fans. Measuring at the wheel well, my Sport...
  14. SLJ

    List the deleted items from the '21 to '23

    I miss all the stuff my '21 OB had. I have a loaded '23 Maverick LXT now. Loved the blacked out keypad on the OB. My '23 Maverick has a wired keypad on the column but none of the Mavericks have it for '24. Everyone is stuck with the ugly stick-on which now has to be programed by the dealer for...
  15. SLJ

    Factory Tow hitch, install after purchase....Any one?

    No but I believe the engineers he finely got an answer from and after towing 2,000 pounds with it for over two years and watching the transmission temp on long hills I have to agree with them. I'm betting you know more than Ford engineers though. :D
  16. SLJ

    Sync 3 and USB stick

    I have around 6,000 songs that worked on both A and C ports. Only the two under the dash are for data. Others are only for charging.
  17. SLJ

    My spare water pump arrived today.

    Well, now that I have it I won't be needing it. Traded the Sport in for a Maverick.
  18. SLJ

    Factory Tow hitch, install after purchase....Any one?

    Look up the transmission cooler part numbers. There's a difference between the tow package cooler and the rest. Just because Ford doesn't list it in their sales lit doesn't mean it's not part of the package. I towed 2,000+ pounds up some long inclines and watched the transmission temp go way up...
  19. SLJ

    Factory Tow hitch, install after purchase....Any one?

    You didn't add the tow package as it also involves a larger transmission cooler installed at the factory for higher towing capacity. You added a hitch and 4 pin wiring which still limits you to 1,500 pounds max.
  20. SLJ

    What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

    Traded it in for a Maverick. :( Needed a higher tow capacity. I will miss it.


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