TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 1,200 miles. On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/…
TurboFan87Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsRaleigh1 reply0 helpful Cooling SystemDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airflow/fan behavior than refrigerant level?
TowDaily897Community StarterMay 27, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsDallas0 replies0 helpful Breakdowns & Roadside ProblemsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip? I am in North Je…
DealNerd74Community StarterAug 31, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsNorth Jersey4 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what…
PistonDIYer475Community StarterMar 16, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsLas Vegas0 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems.
DailyOwner925Community StarterAug 21, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsChicago5 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 53,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weigh…
CamberFanCommunity StarterAug 21, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsDetroit2 replies0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassDiscussionCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 22,000 miles. Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly. Is there a simple way t…
CruiseGuyCommunity StarterAug 21, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsSan Diego4 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter After a year, the things I care about aren't horsepower or 0–60 anymore. Seat comfort, camera behavior, storage, rattles, HVAC logic and service experience matter way more. Curious what surprised oth…
PixelNerd71Community StarterFeb 27, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsCharlotte0 replies0 helpful ADAS, Cameras & CalibrationDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 9,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would…
DailyEnthusiast399Community StarterDec 19, 20252023 Ford Bronco BadlandsPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 22,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the c…
ColdStartNerd7Community StarterAug 13, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsSeattle5 replies0 helpful The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires look normal at a glance. What would you…
TireNomad734Community StarterAug 12, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsWashington DC6 replies0 helpful TrucksDeal checkCommunity Starter I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally leave for a family towing setup? Any da…
PistonDad44Community StarterAug 10, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsSeattle7 replies0 helpful TrucksQuestionCommunity Starter I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family towing setup? I am in Phoenix. I am try…
SleeperOwner672Community StarterAug 8, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsPhoenix2 replies0 helpful 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 49,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF int…
ApexDIYer126Community StarterJul 28, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsBrooklyn4 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupBuild journalCommunity Starter Normal temperatures around town, but towing uphill for 20–30 minutes pushes trans temp much higher. How do you decide whether the solution is speed/gear selection, added cooling, or simply less trail…
TorqueSeller10Community StarterMar 7, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsNew York0 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupOwner reportCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 55,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a…
RustBeltHunterCommunity StarterJul 25, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsChicago4 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesDiscussionCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 49,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the…
TruckShopperCommunity StarterJul 23, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsSeattle13 replies0 helpful TrucksDiscussionCommunity Starter I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally leave for a family towing setup?
ShiftMom79Community StarterJul 19, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsHouston8 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 4,000 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes prote…
BrakeGuy46Community StarterJul 17, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsCharlotte1 reply0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupOwner reportCommunity Starter 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 1,200 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected. Before changing trucks, what woul…
JDMHunterCommunity StarterJul 10, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsLas Vegas1 reply0 helpful