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  1. SURVEY: Are 8 GOAT modes necessary

    I pretty much run mine exclusively in sport. Only time I get out of sport is when I need to drop into 4L on tougher obstacles.
  2. MPG

    The ecoboost always surprises me. With the manual in sport mode, I leave it in 5th gear so I can cruise around 2700RPM at 70 MPH instead of lugging. Tires at 33PSi cold. I did a 300 mile roadtrip last weekend and was turning almost 25MPG on the computer (lower IRL, most likely).
  3. New California Replacement Tire Standards [⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]

    From my understanding, they are 3 peak rated so should be fine as-is. That's my interpretation for my own KO2's which are 33's as well.
  4. Recall 26S55: 2021-2026 Bronco - Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Repair [July 23, 2026] -- 590,000k units affected

    Just had a chance to read up on the official recall pamphlets. Thankfully, my harness spots was pretty well sorted at the hood hinge and coolant reservoir location. I'll DIY some preventive sleeving until I get around to taking care of the warranty work.
  5. Where does your coolant level sit? Max, Min or in between?

    Yep, it's approx. 5-6 oz. difference. I top off annually when winter hits.
  6. Headlights and fog lights (Big Bend bumper)

    I've been rocking the diode dynamic SS3's for almost 2 years. They have been solid, but installation did require a bit of dremeling of the plastic bumper to get a perfect fit and aim. Other than that, it was plug and play with the stock big bend fog light harness.
  7. Recall 26S55: 2021-2026 Bronco - Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Repair [July 23, 2026] -- 590,000k units affected

    Out of curiosity, what's the difference between the everglades spec and the non-everglades? Does it relocate that portion that's along the frame rail right behind the pass. front wheel to a higher spot?
  8. Recall 26S55: 2021-2026 Bronco - Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Repair [July 23, 2026] -- 590,000k units affected

    Poked around my engine bay and general visible harness points. Everything seems fine. But I did notice the part of the harness that runs across the crossmember by the pass. side radiator fan shroud was making some contact with one of the shroud sections. These pics are after I pried it away a...
  9. First trail shakedown. Otay Mtn, Anza-Borrego Desert, Ocotillo Wells

    Love the shots! Anza is such a fun spot to camp and play around at, I've done plenty of hooning with my bronco there haha.
  10. How to Install 5.25" Kicker KSC Speakers in the Factory Pods

    Nice write up. Looking to upgrade my sub this summer and might upsize the back speakers while I'm at it. The Forscan Tweeter->Speaker toggle is such a game changer in itself.
  11. Infotainment issue after update

    Just got a recent software update pushed a week and a half ago, software version 25255_PRODUCT (Rev. 2094). Carplay loads lightning fast, but now the clock in my sync interface is perpetually wrong. If I try and toggle auto time updates, the whole system gets frozen and goes into a reboot loop -...
  12. Rotor Life

    35k on mine, rotors starting to get a very slight lip but pads are still looking mint. I'm expecting at least 60-70k, if not more, on the factory setup. I'm pretty light on the brakes and like to play the rev matching/engine braking game in heavier traffic.
  13. Bronco Filson Road Tour - All Cities List

    Haha, same with the LA location. Absolutely terrible parking on a very busy main drag of the city.
  14. Acadia Elopement

    Congrats!


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