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2023 Ford Bronco Badlands — question: Delayed engagement into Drive when cold

TurboFan87Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsRaleigh
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/condition is my first thought, but what else should I check? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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EcoFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2023 Ford Bronco and see if the fault moves. Save the big job until that test fails. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
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