BS Badlands survived a ~40 Mph collision w/minor damage- also need replacement Number recommendations

[Bolt_the_Bronco]

Hi all,
We were in the middle of a large multi-car pileup today in Dallas, and wanted to report that our BS Badlands survived it very well (wife and I are unharmed also). 2 key points to share:
1. The collision avoidance worked perfectly and stopped us less than 6 inches from the car in front of us - not sure exactly how close we were but it was very short being a busy city highway
2. Built very solid- the car that hit us was badly damaged and inoperable(driver is OK), we drove away with minor bumper and tailgate damage


Question for everyone - has anyone seen a well-built aftermarket bumper yet for the Bronco Sport? Looking to get away from the stock plastic ASAP.

Thanks!

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[KodiakMomCrawler]

Thankfully you and everyone are alright! It’s good to know how safe these vehicles are. I can see why you’d want a different bumper, haven’t seen anything yet..

 

[Jrl]

Thankfully you and everyone are alright! It’s good to know how safe these vehicles are. I can see why you’d want a different bumper, haven’t seen anything yet..

Did it actually stop the bronco without you smashing the break ?

 

[brockdog12]

Glad you’re ok, bought my BS OB from the same dealer.

 

[Whitenight]

Did it actually stop the bronco without you smashing the break ?

I have the collision avoidance system on my Escape, and yes, it does stop the vehicle before you even have the chance to react.

 

[Benanza]

Hi all,
We were in the middle of a large multi-car pileup today in Dallas, and wanted to report that our BS Badlands survived it very well (wife and I are unharmed also). 2 key points to share:
1. The collision avoidance worked perfectly and stopped us less than 6 inches from the car in front of us - not sure exactly how close we were but it was very short being a busy city highway
2. Built very solid- the car that hit us was badly damaged and inoperable(driver is OK), we drove away with minor bumper and tailgate damage


Question for everyone - has anyone seen a well-built aftermarket bumper yet for the Bronco Sport? Looking to get away from the stock plastic ASAP.

Thanks!

When you say that it stopped you from the car in front of you, is that after you were rear ended that it still kept you from becoming a missile into a multi car crash?

 

[Bolt_the_Bronco]

When you say that it stopped you from the car in front of you, is that after you were rear ended that it still kept you from becoming a missile into a multi car crash?

Yes exactly- 100% we were going to impact, but once the emergency functions did their thing we stopped about 6 inches from the next car

 

[Bolt_the_Bronco]

I have the collision avoidance system on my Escape, and yes, it does stop the vehicle before you even have the chance to react.

Exactly- it acted faster than I was able to and was fully alert/engaged/non-distracted when this all came down

 

[Bolt_the_Bronco]

Glad you’re ok, bought my BS OB from the same dealer.

Are you in Highland Park by chance? I see an OB when I run over to Whole Foods Lomo Alto

 

[Bolt_the_Bronco]

Thankfully you and everyone are alright! It’s good to know how safe these vehicles are. I can see why you’d want a different bumper, haven’t seen anything yet..

Thanks for the support! I can't believe we are able to drive it after all that, but it's safe for sure!!!

 

[Bolt_the_Bronco]

Did it actually stop the bronco without you smashing the break ?

Yes- and it felt like magic- 100% thought we were going to hit but stopped 6in away- just incredible

 

[brockdog12]

Are you in Highland Park by chance? I see an OB when I run over to Whole Foods Lomo Alto

Further north, Plano area.

 

[Econoline]

What if someone needs to intentionally hit an obstacle at low speed, like a bump gate? Would the system allow that, or can it be turned off?

 

[ChefDank]

What if someone needs to intentionally hit an obstacle at low speed, like a bump gate? Would the system allow that, or can it be turned off?

You can turn off the warning; not sure if it turns off that feature tho. I'll have to check the manual; should confirm it there

 

[bowhunter3714]

Thankfully you and everyone are alright! It’s good to know how safe these vehicles are. I can see why you’d want a different bumper, haven’t seen anything yet..

Glad everyone is well. If you do find an aftermarket bumper please post it on the fourm with a link. That would be great. Also I'm slightly confused about the automatic stopping system.
1. Was your Bronco completely stopped, then were you rear ended, pushed forward and the system stopped you?
OR
2. We're you driving before being rear ended and the system stopped you, thanks.

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