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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Ford Recall 26S30 -- Loose Front Seat Bolts in 2024-2026 Bronco with
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heavyD replied to the thread Ford Recall 26S30 -- Loose Front Seat Bolts in 2024-2026 Bronco.Shouldn’t a dealership at least stock the bolts if scheduling recall inspection? They are just bolts at the end of the day and it seems...
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Major 10 speed transmission update for 2026, fact or fiction? with Like.
Mostly complete AI nonsense. First of all this video is primarily talking about the 10R80 which the Bronco doesn’t have. Aside from...
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The owners manual is a great reference. Oil change intervals according to the oil life monitor, minimum synthetic blend, no special...
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Recall 26S35: 2025-2026 Bronco 2.3L Engine Assembly Replacement [May 28, 2026] with Like.
Yeah. Luckily it's only 1704 vehicles
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heavyD replied to the thread Motor Oil Shortages.Dude. Most of your crude oil comes from Canada. It's probably why we don't have a shortage at the moment as we have a lot and our...
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heavyD replied to the thread Motor Oil Shortages.Seems to be no shortage up here. In fact Mobil has current mail-in rebates for $10 off 4.73L.
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heavyD reacted to Imaginary Friend's post in the thread Recall 26S35: 2025-2026 Bronco 2.3L Engine Assembly Replacement [May 28, 2026] with Haha.
Someday they'll get the kinks worked out of this product. Someday....
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Recall 26S35: 2025-2026 Bronco 2.3L Engine Assembly Replacement [May 28, 2026] with Sad.
May 28, 2026 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice Safety Recall...
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heavyD replied to the thread Opinion on seats.I've always been a fan of cloth seats. Warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and typically far more durable. It's a shame that...
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heavyD reacted to Beach_Bum's post in the thread Bronco Sliding Glass Roof Revealed In Patent Filing with Like.
Not for the Bronco Sport. The first figure in the patent application is of the Bronco. Full PDF (so you don't have to clumsily search...
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heavyD replied to the thread Bronco Sliding Glass Roof Revealed In Patent Filing.That was my thought. Looks like a fixed roof around the glass in the design.
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heavyD replied to the thread Has anyone had cracking/problems with the painted hardtop?.Not I.
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heavyD reacted to Bronco21Maybe's post in the thread Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage with Like.
I thought this was going to be like 60k miles or something, lol.
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heavyD reacted to Fordified1's post in the thread 2 Dr, 2.3L, Manual, is this the best Ford Bronco configuration? Full off-road test! with Like.
It wasn’t much of an argument back when automatic transmissions only had three gears and no lockup. Today’s eight and 10 speed... -
heavyD reacted to Oldhippie's post in the thread 2 Dr, 2.3L, Manual, is this the best Ford Bronco configuration? Full off-road test! with Like.
This is just another “my way is better“ opinion argument…the fact is modern automatic transmissions provide better mpg, faster 1/4 mile...
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heavyD replied to the thread New Or Old Problem? Roll cage corrosion?.What's shown in the photo is purely cosmetic and not an issue. Ideally Ford would clean the weld areas better but that is not rust or...
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heavyD reacted to Mike's Bronco's post in the thread My Bronco looks even cooler after swapping in the new grille!!! with Haha.
You could always go with the Grumper:
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heavyD reacted to GI_Jo_Nathan's post in the thread Two Door Tuesday Lets See Them Two Doors with Like.
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Recall 26S32: 2021-2022 Model Year Broncos MIC Hard Top Roof Panel Delamination [May 15, 2026] with Like.
No. The SSM still says Q2, so hopefully soon.
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heavyD replied to the thread 2.7 not as responsive as a 2.3.That's kind of out of necessity seeing the 2.3L turbocharger is larger and needs the twin scroll to reduce lag associated with larger...
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The 2.7 has twin smaller turbos to reduce turbo lag. If your 2.3 feels more responsive it's not the single turbo, it's something else.
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heavyD replied to the thread Recall 26S32: 2021-2022 Model Year Broncos MIC Hard Top Roof Panel Delamination [May 15, 2026].Unrelated but Ford was supposed to have a software update for 2025 2.3L to correct the cold start misfire issue in Q2. Do you know if...
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heavyD replied to the thread New Or Old Problem? Roll cage corrosion?.That doesn't look like corrosion in your photo. Looks like sloppy post weld grinding but nothing to be overly concerned about.
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heavyD replied to the thread Recall 26S32: 2021-2022 Model Year Broncos MIC Hard Top Roof Panel Delamination [May 15, 2026].Everyone has seen the cracks and honecomb but has anyone heard of the outer layer flying off? I see weekly photos in the Facebook...
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heavyD reacted to DarthLincoln's post in the thread What did you drive before your Bronco? with Love.
…Is this a glitch in the B6G matrix? The exact same black cat crossed by here 3 weeks ago. 1999 BMW M coupé. Still driving it.
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heavyD replied to the thread What’s Your Favorite 2026 Color Offering?.I just can’t get over how drab the color offerings are for what’s supposed to be a fun, lifestyle vehicle.
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Nothing screams I'm 17, still thinking it's 2005, I just got my license and a Harbor Freight coupon, like a light bar. Don’t get me...
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heavyD replied to the thread Badlands Question.For some strange reason 2-Door's don't get power seats even with Lux package.
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heavyD reacted to Imaginary Friend's post in the thread UPDATE: Hardtops need to be redesigned! Cracking and bubbling on my second hardtop replacement with Like.
Jeep has never used 'revolutionary' cardboard core hardtop construction.
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heavyD reacted to MannyG20's post in the thread UPDATE: Hardtops need to be redesigned! Cracking and bubbling on my second hardtop replacement with Like.
A tale as old as time…….
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heavyD replied to the thread Clutch & Cylinder Failed at less than 900 miles. Dealer denied warranty claim.I've been driving manuals all my life and abused my DSM and STI with hard AWD launches and have never had to replace a clutch. My...
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heavyD replied to the thread Ceramic Coating…Would You Do it Again?.Ha ha no. Ceramic coatings have basically rendered waxes obsolete for daily driven vehicles. Wax still has a place on garage queens...
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Mine was a gift from a bro, ya don't turn down installing parts friends get you, even when you know better
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heavyD replied to the thread Magnaflow Axle Back Exhaust Drone.4 cylinder engines mated to 3" exhaust piping is a recipe for drone. It's why I'm probably going to stay stock as drone is the worst.
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You would be better using 80 grit in a hand mitt.
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I micro-scratched the entire exterior of my brand new 1993 Toyota truck going thru an old school automatic car wash with spinning...
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heavyD replied to the thread Car wash etiquette please.In general you don't use any sort of brush on paint, period. It's why most modern wash mitts are microfiber. Today's water based paints...
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heavyD replied to the thread Car wash etiquette please.I cringe when I see people use those brushes on paint.
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That’s complete nonsense. You can purchase it from any dealership lol Aside from that, depending on the last time it was replaced under...
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heavyD replied to the thread GMC Jimmy is under development.Not gonna lie. That's a pretty attractive package. Low bar I know, but the interior alone looks best in class.
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heavyD replied to the thread Motorcraft oil versus Mobil 1.If you are going to dealer, just ask them to use Motorcraft full synthetic (not the blend) and you will be fine. I put in Mobil 1 EP...
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heavyD replied to the thread Bronco newbie must have mods for mpg and wind sound.City driving is always going to be worst case scenario for these vehicles and for me it's been mostly exclusive. Also Canadian winter...
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heavyD replied to the thread Bronco newbie must have mods for mpg and wind sound.I have a 25 2-Door Badlands Automatic and the very best mileage I have got is 18.8 mpg with 93 octane and I haven't exactly been driving...
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I do not understand the animosity toward electric.... It is far superior as far as instant torque, has dramatically fewer moving parts...
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heavyD reacted to inlifefindadventure's post in the thread First Day of Ownership - and First Day Bronco Camping with Like.
I picked up my Badlands yesterday at an out-of-town dealer so I'm moseying home down Vancouver Island, camping as I go. I prefer spots...
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heavyD reacted to rws's post in the thread We love Broncos but… what’s the most annoying “small issue” with your Bronco? with Like.
On the topic of the parking brake, the thing that gets me is that most every other vehicle is a "pull to release, and press to engage"...
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heavyD replied to the thread We love Broncos but… what’s the most annoying “small issue” with your Bronco?.I did enough research that I was well aware of common issues. My main gripe that bothers me on a daily basis is the location of the...
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heavyD replied to the thread Smudges behind the glass in the instrument cluster???.My question is how that didn't get immediately flagged when they started up the vehicle for the first time after assembly as it seems...