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I wish Ford would add an ESE control option to their on-board software that could be accessed via the touch screen settings menu. Besides Enable/Disable it could include a volume control and maybe even a section of GOAT modes where it was used.

Yeah, I think I missed part of a sentence. Maybe too much wine ... Hopefully, makes more sense now or maybe not.

I am glad you are working to improve it. My guess is the wind noise has multiple sources and it will be tough to isolate which ones are contributing the most. Besides the roof (which I am not sure is the main wind noise source), my guess is the off-road tire tread, the large side mirrors, the...

Another thing to consider is how far you drive. Most cars take a while to warm up and during that process, their mileage sucks. Then once warm, things improve a lot. So if you take lots of short trips, your mileage is going to be degraded. Lots of long trips, your mileage will improve...

You are not alone. I am fairly techie and I was surprised!! Key item is to use a long bridle.

I was considering adding a self adjusting bridle setup to my recovery gear, as it seems like it would split the force seen by the Badlands capable bumper recover points. I found this video on Youtube which provides technical calculations for the forward and lateral forces seen by the recovery...

Maybe on paper or using a stop watch. I test drove a 2025 2-dr Badlands 2.3L manual multiple times and ordered a 4-dr. IMO, they are very close in performance. Tire sizes/weights, gas octane, terrain, wind, driving skills, carry weight, ... all probably have more impact on performance than the...

You are not alone. I seem to set off my horn all the time. I bump something, I have my key fob in my pocket with almost any object and bend over, sit down, ... Now, as soon as I hear any horn, I just assume its me and my Bronco.

Thank you for the offer! Maybe a picture would be good, but don't bother if it's tough to get. I am pretty sure it will fit and the Lobo plate bolts over/on-top of the engine plate and uses the same bolt holes (the two on the passenger side of the plate) plus two holding the differential. This...

I would use this IAG engine skid with my Lobo hidden winch front plate and I am also planning on also adding a Fumoto oil valve with a drainage hose kit. I am hoping it will fit my 2026 4dr 2.3L manual Badlands. The easy oil access feature will hopefully allow me to avoid loosening the Lobo...

Firefox is my go-to browser and I have not had any issues logging into this Forum using it. Any chance you might have add-on that is interfering? I am running version 149.0.2 (64-bit) on a Windows 11 PC.

Has anyone on the forum used the IAG engine skid plate with oil plug access? If so, did it fit and what is your opinion on it ... the good, the bad and the ugly. I am wondering if it will fit my 2026 4dr 2.3L manual Badlands. Here is an image from the IAG website...

No. The wheels came black, but had chrome lugs and I had already purchased black wheel locks, so I replaced the chrome with black ones from Amazon.

Nice! Here in California, I5 between the Bay Area and LA, the unofficial speed limit is about 85mph (actual is 65). I5 going north from the Bay Area, average speeds drop a lot. Going 85 would likely result in a ticket (they patrol by airplane).

Any good stainless replacements out there? Might be good to have an anti-theft version depending on where you live.

Any chance the Ford Performance 2025-2026 black handle would fit or can be easily modified to fit? Asking Google (I know AI can be wrong) it says the mounting of existing grabs (only 2026 has the A-pillar) are unchanged.

I think Ford Performance has different colored grab handles.

The 2.3L actually gets pretty decent mileage (20-22mpg) for an pure ICE 4x4 body-on-frame depending on how you drive it. For improved mpg, you probably want to swap the tires to something skinny, tall, with a mild tread pattern. Your mpg takes the biggest hit accelerating from a stop, so a light...

Not entirely sure if I understand what the "rubber/toe seat back protectors" are. I just installed Mabett seat covers on my 2026 4-dr Badlands with leather seats. I was hoping to find covers that didn't cover the front seat's back molle panels, but gave up. I did end up having to take out my...

One change for 2026, at least for the Badlands non-SAS is the wheel offset changed from +55 to +40. They also installed the large fender flair on my non-SAS even with the 33" tires.