lol... 7 pages..... 😵💫
Bottom line OP, *ANY* Bronco, from the no option base, to a full on Raptor, will do what you want to do, no question. Sure, some will do it "better" than others, commensurate with price....
So, just get what you want, and don't worry about trying to justify it. You want...
Apply RainX (the chemical, not the wipers..) every couple weeks, doesn't matter what wipers you have. 🤠
(Pro tip: wipe on the RainX, leave it. Don't buff it off.)
I found a cheap'ish hard case on Amazon that fits perfectly, creates a flat floor with the seats folded down. Threw a shop mat on top for grip & trapping hair, and tether that snaps into one of the rear seatbelt buckles. Works great!
If you do a search, there are a lot of oil analysis threads on here, with a lot of in depth discussions about the reports, and various oil performances.
Generally, the MC synthetics don't seem to hold viscosity very well, compared to other synthetics, even tho Cost is similar.
It's also wise...
Last fall, enjoying a topless fall drive, decided to explore an unknown road that disappeared into the woods... It quickly turned to gravel/dirt.....it was very dry.... I had no top..... I kept going.... Spent the rest of the weekend cleaning the interior. Stupidity lesson learned. 🤠
When I took mine all apart to apply the spare delete set-up, I thought it was a poor design/execution on Ford's part. Thanks for confirming my assumptions... 😱 (sorry you have to deal with it...)