The BS came with a block heater. We wouldn't have bought it otherwise. When it is below -20c we plug it in. It has had no problem starting. If it did we would promptly change out the battery with one with more cold cranking amps. Shouldn't take chances in cold environments.
Yeah it is. I have been waiting & hoping a company would make some type of rubber filler piece. I'd hope there is an actual reason it's so big.
I thought you weren't supposed to put studded tires or chains on the BS?We live more on a Northern BC plateau, just an extreme amount of snow fall this year. I am not complaining though, hopefully it dampens the ground enough to lessen some of the forests fires this year.
Even in 2 wheel drive it has fabulous traction going through the drifts. To be honest though, I do have actual winter tires with studs.
I agree, another problem with the deep cowl is that the wipers come to rest in the gap and the wiper arms cannot be extended backwards !
All I know is without them, driving the bronco sport with the pathetic fake all season (no snowflake symbol to make them legal in the north) tires Ford provided, would make driving the bronco like driving around in a sardine can. Might as well park it until spring just like everyone here that owns a smart car.
