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  1. Gas mileage question

    23 Wildtrak 2.7 2 door. I've averaged 17ish since new driving around 50/50 freeway and city. I really haven't tried to figure the difference, but in extended freeway driving I've gotten as high as 17.4, so I guess city is around 16ish v 17.5ish on the road. Right around 12 towing a small box...
  2. What did you do TO / WITH your Bronco today? 👨🏻‍🔧🧰🚿🛠

    They sure look the same. Amazingly low price!
  3. Blank Screen Safety Recall Update (SYNC-26.2.1.6.5.3)

    Those of you with the light sensor issue; do you have anything nearby on the dash that could be affecting the amount of light getting to the sensor in certain situations? That seems to me a possibility. Of course, it could also be a bad sensor or a software issue. I've had quite a few Fords and...
  4. Blank Screen Safety Recall Update (SYNC-26.2.1.6.5.3)

    Yeah. Got that a couple weeks ago. No way to know if it worked since mine has never blacked out.
  5. Best Windshield Wipers?

    Most mechanics will recommend that with any Ford you stick to OEM blades due to the hassles and variability in replacement brand adapters for Ford arms. Having said that, I really like the cheapo Chinese amazon blades I replaced mine with. Keep in mind, though, that I live where it rarely...
  6. Portable vs. Fixed Air Compressors: Which Side Are You On?

    I have a Viair portable. It's not the fastest, but it gets the job done. And I can move it to different vehicles as needed. I also have a 20v Hart compressor which is quite slow, but will do the job . . . eventually. The Hart is better suited to filling the occasional low tire rather than airing...
  7. Recall software update wiped out my GOAT Modes

    That sucks. I got the OTA update for the screen blacking out a couple days ago. Haven't tried any goat modes since. Guess I need to go see if they still work. Yup. All is well.
  8. What Passes for a Bronco in Europe

    Sister and BIL had a Samurai back in the day. Capable little rig, but WAY underpowered. Needed a strong tailwind to hit 60.
  9. How far did you travel to pick up your Bronco ?

    I never left home. Both were purchased via phone, text, and email. My late lamented Basesquatch was purchased from a dealer nearly 500 miles away (but still in TX). It was delivered to my driveway. The replacement Wildtrak after the Base was totaled came from 140 miles away - again delivered to...
  10. What did you do TO / WITH your Bronco today? 👨🏻‍🔧🧰🚿🛠

    Installed some cheapo amazon hood struts. They work well, and were easy to install (less than half an hour). I cannot speak to their longevity at this point, though. The manufacturer says they are stock height, but they actually open quite a bit higher than the stock prop rod...
  11. What did you drive before your Bronco?

    How much time you got? Hmm. . . AMC Rambler, Chevy PU, Mercury Cougar (x2), Ford Tempo, Mazda 6, Ford Contour, Nissan Rogue, Ford Edge (x2), Jeep Wrangler, Dodge PU, Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Corsair, Ford Maverick (the old one), Ford Pinto, Mazda GLC, I think that may be all of them so far. Nope, I...
  12. Will it be totaled?

    Definitely.
  13. My new 2025 Big Bend

    The tires look like the stock Sasquatch tires. I'd try 35 psi. 40 is a bit high. Also with the tune you need to use premium fuel only. 93 octane or as close to it as you can find.
  14. Towing recommendations/solutions?

    It should. The Curt harness doesn't use any of the built in harness. You plug it into your taillights, run a power wire to your battery, mount the module out of the way underneath, test it, and you're good to go.
  15. Remounting the spare tire by yourself?

    I lift mine onto the hitch ball first, then grab it closer to the bottom and lift it the rest of the way onto the mount. Makes it much easier (for me) than trying to lift it from the ground in one go. Of course, if I was on the trail I would have removed the hitch for clearance. I can still...
  16. Rattle sound on startup

    That sounds completely normal. No worries.
  17. OEM Wipers Not Cutting It — Best Upgrade?

    I decided it was time to replace mine since they were three years old. No issues really. Just felt like it was time. I ordered a 3 piece set from Amazon. Not expensive. Made to fit the Bronco. They were easy to install and work well. https://a.co/d/01qrTTaT
  18. Bronco newbie must have mods for mpg and wind sound

    Sounds like you might have been happier with an Exploder.
  19. 2026 swap to signature headlights not working.

    Yup. Same with my 23 WT.
  20. What boots or shoes do you wear when wheeling?

    I'm pretty much always in hiking boots, so that's it for me. Currently rotating between Merrell (not MOABs - they are not comfortable to me), Orthofeet, and Carhartt with NIB pairs of Ariat and Merrell in reserve for future use. I tend to buy when I find a deal.


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