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  1. sparkerk

    Tired of reading negative on the 1.5's?

    Same here - issue-free 1.5 Big Bend coming up on two years of driving in a couple of months. Approaching 17,000 miles, and I still love this vehicle. I have no complaints about the motor still, it has plenty of power for anyone other than someone who wants to drive on the racetrack. I test drove...
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    Review: I got the chance to sit in one!

    I felt exactly the same way. I was hooked when I did my test drive, I was mostly concerned with what the power in the 1.5 3 cylinder would be like driving, especially since I was used to my 3.0 6 cylinder Duratec in my 2010 Escape. Was it as quick as my Escape? No. Was the power delivery...
  3. sparkerk

    2025 Bronco Sport spied testing

    Agreed. I'm happy I got my Big Bend when I did - I couldn't even get my beloved Alto Blue Metallic if I wanted another new BS.
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    1.5L Dragon Reliability

    Sure, 200K or more isn't always out of the question for many other makes. My 2010 Escape is less than 200 miles shy of clocking 200,000 and it's still going strong. It's not perfect, but still reliable - I'd drive it on long road trips if I didn't have my BS ;). I've put about 70,000 of those...
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    Are you happy with your Bronco Sport? My wife told me last night that's our next ride

    I have 6,500 miles on mine, three road trips, almost 6 months of driving it. I love it. It's not perfect, it is part of the most recent recall, but I've had no major issues with it at all. I'm very happy with it and I would choose it again (I custom ordered mine, so I got all the colors and...
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    First Major Road Trip Report - 2022 Bronco Sport Big Bend Trim -- 944 miles roundtrip

    Took the Bronco Sport BB on it's first major road trip this past weekend - 944 miles roundtrip to Reno, NV and back to Covina, CA. Thought I'd share my thoughts on comfort, performance and mileage. We took US-395 between Southern California and Reno, so lots of elevation changes and speed...
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    Unofficial MPG thread for the 1.5L

    Took the Bronco Sport BB on it's first major road trip this past weekend - 944 miles roundtrip to Reno, NV and back to Covina, CA. Thought I'd share my gas mileage results. We took US-395 between Southern California and Reno, so lots of elevation changes and speed changes as we slowed to go...
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    Bronco Sport Cactus Gray Changed?

    I don't think they've changed any of the colors in terms of their actual hues. The Cactus Gray is a lot like the Area 51 where it looks different in different lighting, especially in photos versus in person. I also think the Cyber Orange looks less orange and more yellow in person, but again...
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    Aftermarket parts wish list? Let us hear it! JcrOffroad

    Here's another vote for underbody protection skid plates, particularly for us non-badland trim models!
  10. sparkerk

    What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

    Roof rail cross rails finally came in to the dealership more than a month after I first picked up the car... Not sure why it took so long since it was on my original order as a dealer installed option (you'd think they'd know whether or not they need to order it themselves or whatever...) But...
  11. sparkerk

    Greetings from new Big Bend owner

    Love my own Alto Blue Big Bend, hope you love yours too! Congrats!
  12. sparkerk

    Not very observant!

    Well, the idea is that it is meant to help you see better at night the direction you are turning (like some of the others have described headlights turning in other vehicles), so hopefully it has been helpful, even if you didn't specifically notice it. It's not for other cars to see, it's for...
  13. sparkerk

    Official ALTO BLUE Bronco Sport Thread

    Finally get to add my Alto Blue BB beauty to this thread. Love it sooooooo much! Can't wait to add more pics in the future
  14. sparkerk

    Waiting room

    I'm a few days late posting, but my wait is officially over! Picked up my BB on Friday. It arrived at my dealership 12 days before the first day of the expected delivery window (6/28). 9 miles on the odo at pickup. Been enjoying it a bit this weekend. It is absolutely perfect, better than I...
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    Waiting room

    Waiting is almost over. Tracker shows my BB has been delivered to the dealership! Talked to my salesman on Saturday and he said that they only need a couple of hours to inspect, test drive and wash it once it's unloaded. Since I'm working today, I imagine I'll be picking it up tomorrow if it's...
  16. sparkerk

    Should I switch to premium fuel?

    I've heard that new vehicles can take several thousand miles to settle into their optimum fuel mileage. Like, 5,000 - 10,000 I think. I don't know this for sure, it might be less than 5,000 too, and I've never owned a brand new vehicle (my Big Bend getting delivered to me at the end of the month...
  17. sparkerk

    Waiting room

    "Built" email today. Estimated arrival between 6/28 - 7/4/22 😁
  18. sparkerk

    Waiting room

    Tracker shows my BB has been "built" today 🙌 & awaiting shipment. No email yet from Ford though saying it's been built, but I imagine I'll get the built email after it's been shipped and can provide my estimated delivery dates. Almost there! 😎
  19. sparkerk

    What does this red error icon mean on my dash?

    If we're gonna split hairs, then it's actually amber


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