I need an honest opinion

[Jeshi5]

I know you have already taken possession of the vehicle at this point, but as someone who worries all the time about everything, I thought I would chime-in nonetheless.

Until I purchased my Big Bend a few months ago, I had been driving a 2012 Ford Focus SE since early 2013. For the majority of my ownership of that car, I called it the 2012 Ford Fiasco. For my first pass on this post, I wrote a long rant about the various issues I had with the Focus. However, I have discussed some of those issues before in other areas on this website, and I am guessing you already know many (if not all) of those sorts of gripes from your own ownership.

One thing I learned the hard way from the Focus was that in addition to checking out corporate review sites, random customer reviews online, etc., one should always find an active online forum of people who already own the vehicle. At that point, dig deep into those forums before making your purchase. In this regard, what I a saw for the BS was a night-and-day difference compared to what I saw on the Focus forums. No vehicle is perfect, but my goodness were Focus Forums just places of absolute terror and dread in regard to the transmission in particular. With that said, thanks to sites like this one, I went into my Big Bend purchase with a lot more confidence.

At around two months in, I have had no significant issues of note, and I have not yet had one moment of regret about buying my Big Bend. Especially if you are coming from a Focus, I think you are really going to enjoy driving your BS!

I know you have already taken possession of the vehicle at this point, but as someone who worries all the time about everything, I thought I would chime-in nonetheless.

Until I purchased my Big Bend a few months ago, I had been driving a 2012 Ford Focus SE since early 2013. For the majority of my ownership of that car, I called it the 2012 Ford Fiasco. For my first pass on this post, I wrote a long rant about the various issues I had with the Focus. However, I have discussed some of those issues before in other areas on this website, and I am guessing you already know many (if not all) of those sorts of gripes from your own ownership.

One thing I learned the hard way from the Focus was that in addition to checking out corporate review sites, random customer reviews online, etc., one should always find an active online forum of people who already own the vehicle. At that point, dig deep into those forums before making your purchase. In this regard, what I a saw for the BS was a night-and-day difference compared to what I saw on the Focus forums. No vehicle is perfect, but my goodness were Focus Forums just places of absolute terror and dread in regard to the transmission in particular. With that said, thanks to sites like this one, I went into my Big Bend purchase with a lot more confidence.

At around two months in, I have had no significant issues of note, and I have not yet had one moment of regret about buying my Big Bend. Especially if you are coming from a Focus, I think you are really going to enjoy driving your BS!

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[Jeshi5]

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. My morning commute was a very comfortable road. I'm glad I made the decision to stay with my BS.

 

[Mike_L]

Who is Scott Kilmer and why would you care what he says? He's not the one buying the BS. BTW, zero problems with my Badlands since purchased 7 months ago...

 

[Jrl]

Who is Scott Kilmer and why would you care what he says? He's not the one buying the BS. BTW, zero problems with my Badlands since purchased 7 months ago...

month 14 absolutely not one issue on my badlands first edition

 

[ESBadlands]

Hi everyone,

I have been watching this forum since I placed my order for a BS BB back in November. I’m supposed to take delivery of it tomorrow but I’m on the fence about completing the process. Watching to many Scotty Kilmer videos and his dislike of all Fords produced in Mexico are making me a little worried about reliability issues. I own a Focus and dealt with the transmission issues until it finally got repair to were it was drivable . I would greatly appreciate any feedback from anyone that has had their BS for a while now.

I’ve got a MASSIVE ISSUE with our Badlands!! Its my wife’s daily driver and not mine.

 

[thekingprawn]

I’ve got a MASSIVE ISSUE with our Badlands!! Its my wife’s daily driver and not mine.

I almost didn't pick velocity blue because my wife says all blue vehicles belong to her.

 

[rlabate1]

Hi everyone,

I have been watching this forum since I placed my order for a BS BB back in November. I’m supposed to take delivery of it tomorrow but I’m on the fence about completing the process. Watching to many Scotty Kilmer videos and his dislike of all Fords produced in Mexico are making me a little worried about reliability issues. I own a Focus and dealt with the transmission issues until it finally got repair to were it was drivable . I would greatly appreciate any feedback from anyone that has had their BS for a while now.

I have mine new this month. I’ve put 2000k on it without any problems. Gas mileage is great @ 29.7. Buy it

 

[baja_bob]

Thanks for the advice. I notice the buzzing noise also, I will definitely change the display to night mode, and I normally drop in K&N filters in my cars so that's on my list of things to do.

If you use the K&N filter, make you do some research first. I had one for a week and then I went back to the stocker, there's some honest comparisons on youtube and online. The little turbo on these engines is sensitive to dirt and the K&N benefit is to let in more flow-air and dirt. I'm not trying to talk you out of using a K&N, just do a little research then decide.

 

[BroncMan]

Hi everyone,

I have been watching this forum since I placed my order for a BS BB back in November. I’m supposed to take delivery of it tomorrow but I’m on the fence about completing the process. Watching to many Scotty Kilmer videos and his dislike of all Fords produced in Mexico are making me a little worried about reliability issues. I own a Focus and dealt with the transmission issues until it finally got repair to were it was drivable . I would greatly appreciate any feedback from anyone that has had their BS for a while now.

Hello,
without reading all other replies ... don't pay too much attention to certain opinions on YouTube. There are always some that categorically hate or love everything about a certain brand, by principle. Kilmer is especially a loud-mouth living in the past. Just look at his pigsty shad!
With all respect to possibly varying experiences by forum members I can only say I had NO problems with my Outer Banks (Sept 2021) ... none ... except the long waiting time and the typically missing engine cover, which I ordered extra. I did my first oil change at about 3500 km (early!!) and made sure its the original/recommended motorcraft oil and filter. I also use premium gas here and there with occasional fuel system treatment/injector cleaner (Liquimoly DI / new product) ... as a precaution.
Best vehicle I ever had!

Cheers

 

[Mark S.]

The little turbo on these engines is sensitive to dirt and the K&N benefit is to let in more flow-air and dirt.

Here's an interesting video with a comparison:

 

[MaxVelocity]

If you use the K&N filter, make you do some research first. I had one for a week and then I went back to the stocker, there's some honest comparisons on youtube and online. The little turbo on these engines is sensitive to dirt and the K&N benefit is to let in more flow-air and dirt. I'm not trying to talk you out of using a K&N, just do a little research then decide.

Anyone running an aftermarket filter should at the very least monitor their intake tube for dusting. If there's ever a warranty claim for an engine or turbocharger problem, that will likely lead to a denial.

 

[vxarctic]

month 14 absolutely not one issue on my badlands first edition

Off topic but what do you have going on in your wheelwells?

 

[Jrl]

Off topic but what do you have going on in your wheelwells?

1.5 inch fender flares by E Z lip . Nice company to deal with . Let me know what you think of the look ? The larger ones did not look right .They are very flexible and made of a foam with a 3m glue strip on it .

 

[ledge]

month 14 absolutely not one issue on my badlands first edition

Wow that’s sharp lookin. Nice

 

[Mwittke5857]

Hi everyone,

I have been watching this forum since I placed my order for a BS BB back in November. I’m supposed to take delivery of it tomorrow but I’m on the fence about completing the process. Watching to many Scotty Kilmer videos and his dislike of all Fords produced in Mexico are making me a little worried about reliability issues. I own a Focus and dealt with the transmission issues until it finally got repair to were it was drivable . I would greatly appreciate any feedback from anyone that has had their BS for a while now.

I dumped my 16 Focus after the 4th transmission failure...only 38K

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