Any regrets or recommendations?

[omahafordowner]

The Ford Build and Price says you get full size spare with Tow Package??

I guess I misunderstood. Everything I remember hearing and seeing was the badlands and FE got you the full size spare not the tow package.

 

[ImdaJesus]

Wish I woulda went with the base Badlands rather than the Big Bend for the engine. I'm a simple person but all the Badlands around me were tricked out with packages and add-ons that made the price to much

 

[13MikeH]

Wish I woulda went with the base Badlands rather than the Big Bend for the engine. I'm a simple person but all the Badlands around me were tricked out with packages and add-ons that made the price to much

Personally, I haven't seen much difference with flat highway driving. I don't think you sacrificed for the Big Bend. It's disappointing they took a bunch of badlands and added a bunch of crap to them. It doesn't need much to do it's job. I think it's more certain dealers want to maximize profit off accessories.
I was good friends with a ram dealer, had a rim/tire issue. He made sure to order my replacement for me to get it at cost. The manager bought a truckload of rims and tires and was doubling the cost onto consumers. I'm sure it's common practice

 

[fourthgear]

I guess I misunderstood. Everything I remember hearing and seeing was the badlands and FE got you the full size spare not the tow package.

Our OB has tow package & full size spare . Its a Perrelli spare & the OB has Michelins all the way around .

 

[Glamdring70]

I regret not getting a green version but I actually got something. Even when (if) they become available again, they might still not make a green.

I'm not planning to tow much so the tow limit isn't bothering me much, but I wish it could carry another 500lbs or so. You hit the GVWR easy with four people and luggage and not even a roof load. Adding tongue weight would probably force the luggage to the trailer. Seriously considering ditching the full size spare because of it. I have roadside anyhow...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[thesavo]

I regret not looking over the car before signing the documents. I would have said something about the missing engine cover. My dealer had me sign a "we owe" form if missing parts.

The Ford Build and Price says you get full size spare with Tow Package??

Full size spare with Tow Package on any trim that you can add it. Also full-size spare standard on badlands. So BL gets one either way. Since FE has tow standard, then it should have a full sized too.


Techincly FE is a sku of BL and not its own trim.

 

[13MikeH]

I regret not looking over the car before signing the documents. I would have said something about the missing engine cover. My dealer had me sign a "we owe" form if missing parts.


Full size spare with Tow Package on any trim that you can add it. Also full-size spare standard on badlands. So BL gets one either way. Since FE has tow standard, then it should have a full sized too.


Techincly FE is a sku of BL and not its own trim.

The irony, if you get 235 optional tires the spare technically isn't "full size" it's a 225. Yes much more capable than a donut. At some point I may shop a 235 to replace it.

 

[69cuda340s]

The irony, if you get 235 optional tires the spare technically isn't "full size" it's a 225. Yes much more capable than a donut. At some point I may shop a 235 to replace it.

Do you think a 235 tire will fit in spare tire well?

 

[13MikeH]

Do you think a 235 tire will fit in spare tire well?

I'd say as Osco did, if you remove the foam inserts it will fit without issue. As to foam in place, it's possible. I'll take a look.

** based on tire specs, the falken 235 which is the stock upgrade is 29.1"
the full Pirelli ATR 225 is 28.5" so it's a mere 0.60" bigger diameter

 

[Flash]

Make direct contact with the dealer, have them tag it, put a deposit on it, whatever you need to do. I'm not joking when I say it won't sit long. A badlands I ordered but passed on didn't last two days on a lot.

When I bought mine 4 months ago, it was similar to this.

I called and they had 6 Bronco Sports on the lot. It was Wednesday. I made an appointment with the Internet Sales Manager for early Saturday morning.

When I went in Saturday morning, he said they only had one left. I hadn't tried to put a hold on one or anything. Fortunately for me, the one that was left was the one I liked best out of the 6 so I took a test drive and then bought it and drove it home.

They don't last long on a lot.

 

[Kperry62]

Purchased the Outer Banks and absolutely satisfied. The more I drive it, the more I love it!

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