Ford Dropping Universal Remote for Bronco Sport

[Ernest T]

My iPhone is in a plastic case and it never activates the charger in my ‘25 BS. It covers the back, four sides and just enough of the front to keep it on the phone. There’s probably a gap of 1/8” between the phone and charger surface.

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[Nickadeamus]

Would you pay more for less things to go wrong, reverse psychology or extortion? lol

Yes. I would pay more for less if it was built to a higher stander than they do today. The engineering to fail stuff has to go to the wayside.

 

[DWG]

AI Results from a google search that I think is fairly accurate but as always take AI with a grain of salt:

Automobile parts are generally not engineered to fail immediately after a warranty expires, but they are designed with a specific "usable life" and cost-efficiency in mind, often termed planned obsolescence. Engineers balance manufacturing costs with durability, aiming for components to last through the warranty period while using materials like plastics and rubber that degrade over time.

Key details regarding this engineering practice include:

• Targeted Lifespan: While not meant to break immediately, many parts are engineered to last around 100,000 miles or a certain number of years, encouraging, for example, new vehicle purchases or expensive repairs
• Cost vs. Durability: Manufacturers often select the cheapest materials that meet performance requirements, which may lead to earlier failure compared to higher-quality materials.
• Safety Sacrifices: Some components are designed to fail intentionally to protect passengers, such as crumple zones, plastic fasteners that snap instead of bending, or electrical fuses.
• Modern Complexity: Modern vehicles often use non-serviceable, integrated components (e.g., sealed headlights, complex infotainment) that require replacing entire modules rather than minor repairs.
• Rubber and Plastic Use: Increased use of plastic, specifically in engine areas, leads to quicker degradation from heat and oil, causing vacuum leaks or, for example, failed seals.

While some components seem designed to fail to increase service revenue, others are limited by material science and the economic pressures of mass production.

While I understand parts are not meant to last forever, reading through these forums (not just this one) and my own personal experience parts are increasingly failing while still under the OEM warranty which is just bad engineering, costs the manufacturer millions and does not help customer loyalty.

 

[Nickadeamus]

Planned obsolescence is engineered to fail no matter how you want to say it. Your motor blows up and they sell you a new engine or it get totaled buy the insurance company.

By putting a wet oil pump belt in the 1.5L, it is engineered to fail. The auto engine start stop is known to shorted the life of your engine. A lot of people think turbos are good (not really). They add them because your engine is too small for what they/we want them to do. It is a different story if your engine is big enough then you add a turbo for other reasons.

There are so many engines from a lot of brands that was engineered to fail. Like the 6.7L Cummins has a flaw that a 50-cent part can and has killed them. It is the grid heater nut. I can do this all day but I think I made a point. I hope

But just wait for that government shut down chip that is gets added sometime this year or next year. It was passed and is coming to a new car/truck/suv near you.

 

[elvisimprsntr]

I bought a '24 BS Homelink visor from a breakers yard for $50 for my '25 BS. Took less than 15 minutes to install and program.

Works so well, installed a Homelink GDO in my '10 Mustang

 

[DWG]

I bought a '24 BS Homelink visor from a breakers yard for $50 for my '25 BS. Took less than 15 minutes to install and program.

Works so well, installed a Homelink GDO in my '10 Mustang

Was there wiring involved?

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Was there wiring involved?

No wiring involved as long as you have a lighted mirror in your current visor.

 

[Ernest T]

I put a home link equipped visor in my ‘17 F150 XLT.

 

[Area51BS]

I can see getting rid of auto wipers and wireless charging. That only works well on toothbrushes. The garage door opener loss is crazy. About as bad as no push button start on XLT version trucks. Guess I will keep that extra $20 Kia Homelink mirror I have if my wife ever wants another Sport.

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