Went for the 2-mile drive to the grocery store yesterday and none of the neighborhood streets are clear, all solid ice. Every turn had some sliding to it (fun really) and anti-lock brakes doing their thing coming to low-speed stops. Cheers!
If you're not covered by warranty (generally easy to replace, but I've never looked on the BS): Blower Motor, JX6Z-19805-D, MSRP $387.27, Online $223.65
Blower Motor & Fan for 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | Parts Apple Ford White Bear Lake (maybe cheaper somewhere else too). Cheers!
It is always in AWD, but it is generally biased to FWD unless rear wheel traction is needed. A Big Bend will not have the 4wd Lock or Rear Differential lock like the Badlands models. Here is a thread on Badlands: Bronco Sport Badlands AWD Explained | 2021+ Ford Bronco Sport Forum -...
Their 3.5L V6 is a good engine. We had a 2008 Avalon with basically the same engine and it has over 300k on it and still going! The UA80 (8-speed auto) trans has had whining issues. 2022 was the last year for the V6 in Highlanders. No issues with my 2023 so far, but only 16k miles. Cheers!
As an owner of a 2023 Highlander XLE AWD (and ToyotaNation forum member), I think I would look into a Hybrid version of a 4th gen Highlander. The Hybrids use a proven eCVT transmission, while the 8-speed automatics used in the non-hybrids seem to be having some issues with developing a whine...
I also have two NOCO (GBX45) jump starters and have had no issues with them other than they take a while to recharge with a regular USB charger. I also have their U65 65-watt USB-C charger which is much faster. Cheers!
You can try a Reset the SYNC system (press and hold power/volume and fast forward [>>|] buttons until the system restarts).
What Build version of SYNC 3.4 do you have installed?
On the center screen (if it isn't currently frozen):
Tap SETTINGS
Swipe left or right to General
Tap General
Scroll...
If you don't do it already, I would make sure to mention to your service advisor that you have hub rings that need to be accounted for (and noted on the workorder) when swapping wheels/rotating tires. That doesn't guarantee that it won't be missed, but everything helps. Cheers!