My 1400 miles trip in Outer Banks Bronco Sport review

[rocks]

Got back today and I have a review of the BS. I've owned it for just over 3 months and only had 300 miles on it. During this trip, I really got the feel of it. Though I still prefer the 2.0L, the 1.5L performed very well and better than I expected. No issues with the Blue Ridge Mountains and no constant downshifting on highways and hills. 33.8 MPG at 78 MPH is great. I always run 93 in turbos. Got into the 80's and even 90's fine.
The adaptive cruise worked great. As did the rain sensing wipers when I hit rain in NJ. I don't use lane watch. I really like the B&O sound.
The adequate power surprised me. I'm more pleased with the BS now. I also have a lot less fear about break downs.

A few minor negatives.
I'm not fond of over 2k rpm at 75 mph.
Seating comfort was so-so.
Minor cabin highway road noise on roads other than black top.

Tomorrow will be a day of detailing. Bugs, bugs and more bugs.
Weds to the dealer for a 100% synthetic oil change. I know, I know it's early but it's a feel good thing. Then yearly full synthetic oil changes will be with only 4k-5k miles per.

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[rocks]

and on the trip, I only saw two Sports (both cactus gray) and three 4 door Broncos. Two with hardtops.

 

[Cactus22]

I’m chuckling at the low number you saw. In my neighborhood there’s a sport or two on nearly every block near me now. Nearly as many big Broncos, too. (Still nowhere close to Jeep/Subaru, feels like they’re 50+% of passenger vehicles.) Ford has definitely joined the party.

 

[Alfa 2407]

I’m chuckling at the low number you saw. In my neighborhood there’s a sport or two on nearly every block near me now. Nearly as many big Broncos, too. (Still nowhere close to Jeep/Subaru, feels like they’re 50+% of passenger vehicles.) Ford has definitely joined the party.

I am seeing similar numbers, every day I see an increasing number of broncos and bronco sports, 3 in my neighborhood not including mine, last mont just 1

 

[Mark S.]

Tomorrow will be a day of detailing. Bugs, bugs and more bugs.

Cold water. Spray it on, let it soak, then rub with a terrycloth towel. It doesn't work as well with bugs that've dried and baked in the sun, but if you let the water soak long enough the bugs will wipe right off.

 

[rocks]

I’m chuckling at the low number you saw. In my neighborhood there’s a sport or two on nearly every block near me now. Nearly as many big Broncos, too. (Still nowhere close to Jeep/Subaru, feels like they’re 50+% of passenger vehicles.) Ford has definitely joined the party.

I've seen more than 5 total here too. Odd I only saw 2 and 3 but that's what I saw with 21 hours of driving and a 4 day stay in home state I hate NJ.

 

[Robins21]

4 day stay in home state I hate NJ.

We hated NJ too that is why we relocated to south western Virginia.

 

[rocks]

Cold water. Spray it on, let it soak, then rub with a terrycloth towel. It doesn't work as well with bugs that've dried and baked in the sun, but if you let the water soak long enough the bugs will wipe right off.

With the many coats of polymer sealant I use, the bugs came off the front very easily. On the windshield, I use one of those squeegees with the sponge net bug remover side.
I should have taken pics but she's in the garage with the battery maintainer attached. She did a wonderful job the last few days.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Got back today and I have a review of the BS. I've owned it for just over 3 months and only had 300 miles on it. During this trip, I really got the feel of it. Though I still prefer the 2.0L, the 1.5L performed very well and better than I expected. No issues with the Blue Ridge Mountains and no constant downshifting on highways and hills. 33.8 MPG at 78 MPH is great. I always run 93 in turbos. Got into the 80's and even 90's fine.
The adaptive cruise worked great. As did the rain sensing wipers when I hit rain in NJ. I don't use lane watch. I really like the B&O sound.
The adequate power surprised me. I'm more pleased with the BS now. I also have no worries about break downs.

A few minor negatives.
I'm not fond of over 2k rpm at 75 mph.
Seating comfort was so-so.
Minor cabin highway road noise on roads other than black top.

Tomorrow will be a day of detailing. Bugs, bugs and more bugs.
Weds to the dealer for a 100% synthetic oil change. I know, I know it's early but it's a feel good thing. Then yearly full synthetic oil changes will be with only 4k-5k miles per.

Hi Joe! Thank you for your honest review, we appreciate it. Thank you for being a part of the Ford family.

 

[Nosmo Rex]

I am seeing similar numbers, every day I see an increasing number of broncos and bronco sports, 3 in my neighborhood not including mine, last mont just 1

I only see a handful a day. There are two other Bronco Sport owners where I work, and there's a neighbor a few doors down. I might see one or two on my commute.

 

[Estebanito]

Looking forward to my first road trip in my Bronco sport.

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