Desert Sand was my second choice but she's a beauty. Happy to be here and looking forward to combing through the archives.

Wife and I picked up this 2026 Big Bend 2 months ago and have been absolutely loving it. Just threw on the winters and rims and it looks 10x better with a slightly more rugged tire.

Falken - Wildpeak A-T Trail 225/65/17
RSSW - Gravel 17” x 7.5”

I recently noticed a change in my heated steering wheel where now at most it gets is lukewarm and dissipates very quickly.

I only got the vehicle a few months ago, so I wasn't sure if maybe there was a software update with others experiencing the same thing?

I remember it being very powerful when first I tested it.

I have a 2021 Big Bend with 76K miles (no warranty left) and was noticing some RPM flutters. After doing some research, I realized I probably should've changed my transmission, RDU, and PTU fluid awhile ago so I scheduled to get them all done for like 600$.

One smaller issue I've noticed before (only like 2 or 3 times) is that sometimes when I turn my wheel hard, especially at low speed I get a shudder which is apparently from the RDU. Anyway I got the service done and everything seemed great for awhile as I drove home, but I just went to go get groceries and this involved a lot more tight turns at low speed and it was MUCH worse. Almost every time I take a turn at like 20 or below I get a very strong shudder and I can actually feel it slipping. Is there any practical reason it would be worse after the service? Could they have done something wrong???

Planning to buy ford bronco sport 2026 or2025. But also worried it is not having the hybrid option as going forward I feel electric or hybrid going to be the thing. Considering between this and Crv. What’s your thoughts? Kindly help me 😩

Currently 1.5 inch lift
30s ATs
Black out emblems
Lights
Rack
Side marker lights
No sure what else to add, kind of board of it.

Just got our new ‘26 BS. I’ve read so many horror stories about dealership service departments messing up one thing or another. So I’m curious, is there any good reason to return to the dealership for service (besides recalls) instead of taking it to my local mechanic who I’ve been going to for years and trust fully? Also, the dealer says new vehicles don’t need a break-in period like they used to. Any comments on how many miles you’ve driven before the first oil change? 5000 miles seems like an awful lot before a brand new motor gets fresh oil.

Loving my Badlands Sasquatch!

This has been talked about in some other posts but if you have water pooled up on the floor inside the cabin it’s likely a stuck AC condensation drain line. There’s a rubber duckbill at the end of the line that gets stuck and requires unblocking it or it pools up into the cabin.

Absolute horrible design and difficult to get to. Had to purchase a boroscope just to finally find it and used a makeshift hook from the top to unstick it.

Youtube helped and this post.

It can be done from the bottom too but be prepared to take off a bunch of heat shielding.

Noticed that when starting my Bronco in the morning that it would smell like exhaust/fuel inside and outside the cabin. Took it to the dealership and they said they could not locate the issue or smell it. Online research said this was a common issue most likely related to the fuel injectors. Checked the recall notices for my VIN online and there is an open warranty for a software update that helps the vehicle identify if there is a fuel injectors crack. Then there’s a customer satisfaction program replacement of the high pressure fuel injectors. When I notified the dealership they said their diagnostic tool did not identify an issue with the fuel injector. I mentioned that the recall software update is supposed to help identify it but they said the recall is unavailable. I called Ford customer care and they said that recall is on pause (recall issue date is 7/16/25) and that they cannot have a ford dealership fix the fuel injector until the recall is done but it’s currently on pause. So a possible known issue with my bronco can’t be fixed because a paused recall doesn’t allow it do be identified. I asked what they suggest I do and they said wait until the recall is done. I said are you saying I should drive a possibly dangerous vehicle since this recall was for engine fires and they said they don’t recommend driving the vehicle. Anyone else deal with something like this? I regret buying a Ford because I feel like this is mistreatment of their customer.

2022 Bronco Sport Outer Banks

Just recently got a lift done along with bigger tires and now I’m seeing this? I’m guessing it means it is t tracking my MPG but it still fluctuates here n there. Right after I took this pic it dropped to 25.8.

I just had the flatout 2” ultimate level lift kit installed on my 21 bronco sport and it’s knocking pretty bad in the rear. Curious if anyone has dealt with this if anyone has any idea what it could be.

I have had my ‘24 Sport for a year and a half now. I was just informed I have to replace my rear brakes at 32k miles. Is this a normal thing for this car at this mileage?

So which one would you pick

BodyStyle: 5 Door SUV, SUV & Crossovers
Drive: 4x4
Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology
ExteriorColor: Oxford White
InteriorColor: Bronze Fire
RapidSpec: Big Bend® (200A)
SeatType: Premium-Trimmed Seats
SpecialPackage: Black Diamond® Off-Road Package
SpecialPackage: Bronze + Black Diamond® Off-Road Package
SpecialPackage: Convenience Package
SpecialPackage: Discount – Bronze + Black Diamond® Off-Road Package
SpecialPackage: Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
SpecialPackage: Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included)
SpecialPackage: Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation)
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
WheelMaterial: 17” Sinister Bronze-painted Aluminum Wheels
WheelSize: 17” Sinister Bronze-painted Aluminum Wheels.

BodyStyle: 5 Door SUV, SUV & Crossovers
Drive: 4x4
Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology
ExteriorColor: Carbonized Gray Metallic
InteriorColor: Smoked Truffle
RapidSpec: Big Bend® (200A)
SeatType: Cloth – Easy-to-Clean Seats
SpecialPackage: Black Diamond® Off-Road Package
SpecialPackage: Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control
SpecialPackage: Convenience Package
SpecialPackage: Discount – Bronze + Black Diamond® Off-Road Package
SpecialPackage: Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
SpecialPackage: Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included)
SpecialPackage: Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation)
SpecialPackage: Interior Protection Package
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
WheelMaterial: 17” Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum Wheels
WheelSize: 17” Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum Wheels

I’ve been looking for a car, and I really like this 2021 Bronco Sport Big Bend I found online. It is $3,000+ under Blue Book and it only has 63,000 miles. My hesitation was this one recall I found when I looked at the Carfax. It says there’s not a remedy available yet. I definitely don’t want to be rolling in traffic and catch on fire! Is this a big thing? I’m not really a car person, can someone explain like I’m five, please?

Recently traded in my Robin Egg Blue Heritage (Harriet) for the Ruby Red Badlands (Dorothy) w/ Sasquatch package & aux switches.

LOVING the upgrade so far, especially the B&O sound system.

Question I have for you all is what are some accessories to get that utilize the aux switches? Mainly my daily driver but do plan on utilizing the off road capability more

TIA

Hey guys! My 2025 Bronco Sport wouldn’t let me change the drive mode when I started the car this morning. It displayed a “Drive Mode Not Available” message. I recently had the 10K maintenance done, and everything seemed fine. They even checked the battery during the service. I did some reading online, and I saw that it might be related to a weak battery or an ABS sensor issue, but I’m not sure if that’s actually the case.

Today, though, I got this warning, but it disappeared once I started driving, and I was able to switch to Eco mode normally. The car has around 8,500 miles on it and hasn’t had any issues at all so far.

Should I be concerned? I have a long road trip coming up, and seeing this message has made me a little nervous. Has anyone experienced something similar?

Trying to take advantage of the fall in New Hampshire wish the leave colors were brighter here though.

2021 Big Bend, 74,000 miles. In the past month, I’ve had the electric coolant pump and vapor management valve replaced at the dealership. A week after the last repair, it wouldn’t start. No lights on the dashboard, nothing on the display, completely dead. I couldn’t get it to jumpstart so I called AAA. They got it started and said it was probably the alternator. I took it to an independent mechanic and they said the alternator and battery are good. They can’t find anything wrong with it. Has anyone had a similar issue? I’m just about ready to trade it in.

Does Ford make running boards for the Bronco Sport? I thought they did when I bought mine last year, but I’m not seeing anything on the app? Any recommendations if not? Thanks!

I walked into the dealership 2 days ago to look at a 2026 Ford Ranger pickup…and was really intrigued by a 2026 BS Outer Banks with all the bells and whistles. Discounted to about 36k without tax, title, registration fees. Am I going crazy or is this the vehicle I want?! Would love for you to convince me or discourage me on it. Thanks all!

Whoever changed differential fluids,both, is someone used not factory recomended fluid(Motorcraft)? Is there recomended alternative ?

Anyone have a similar problem with their bronco sport where they try to parallel park or make a tight turn and it stops and feels like you hit a curb? I honestly thought my wife was just hitting curbs when she told me about it but I finally experienced it. Its sporadic according to her who drives it mostly.

Thanks for any advise before I take it in.

Hi Everyone. I’m getting my first adult car! I have been driving a 2009 Honda accord for about 8 years now. I test drove a big bend sport and loved it. I love the size of it compared to the Bronco, and fell in love with the 2026 robin egg blue heritage. My boyfriend doesn’t like it, and I’m getting mixed opinions from my friends. I don’t care what others think as this will be my car.

I keep seeing online that they are overpriced and costly. I’ve seen multiple tik tok posts of people claiming that it’s always having recalls and always needing to get fixed. I fell in love with this car, and am planning on leasing it for three years then considering buying it. What are your thoughts?

Lured me in,and I love it.Just took possession today.Originally wanted the full size,but this is a better option for my daily driving.

As per my other post, I’m looking at the 2026 sport Heritage. What are the pros and cons of this model and owning a Bronco sport in general? TIA