10-day review - 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
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I was referring to the oil pump belt which it has. Why they didn't do a chain like the Duratech based engines used, I have no idea. An internal oil pump belt is a terrible idea for longevity.
I had one of these for a few months back in 2022 when I worked for a construction company in Milwaukee. At the time the bronco was the "it" vehicle that had just been released and my work vehicle Bronco Sport drew much attention with people asking me about it regularly.
I was not impressed at all in any way with the vehicle itself. It did have the three cylinder engine which was not as bad as I might have expected but I would say that it was only adequate at best in terms of performance and nothing special in terms of fuel economy. I would never buy one of these things, maybe I would take one as a rental but that's about it.
I was not impressed at all in any way with the vehicle itself. It did have the three cylinder engine which was not as bad as I might have expected but I would say that it was only adequate at best in terms of performance and nothing special in terms of fuel economy. I would never buy one of these things, maybe I would take one as a rental but that's about it.
Looks count for something, and this falls short:
Glorified Escape is what I thought. Rented them escape/Bronco Sport back to back and felt similar despite different skin.
Hermann
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The appeal is they are not a boat.
They are everywhere here in KC, almost always driven by females, usually middle aged or older.
The younger females seem to prefer the Escape from what I’ve seen.
I love it. It compliments the blue Volkswagen Eos convertible that I plan on getting in the future.Looks count for something, and this falls short:
SammyChevelleTypeS3
$50 site donor 2023
About the only thing I like of the new Bronco is the looks.
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
The bottom one. See the "uni bar" in the middle?
Well I'll chime in because I was a long time researcher of this new Ford Bronco before they came out. I almost pulled the trigger and put money down on one.
But I woke up and realized that at 18 MPG that would not cut it for me with stop and go traffic.
I looked at all the different models and realized if you're going to go with the Bronco you might as well go big! Just like a jeep! If I went with the Jeep it would be a Rubicon all the way.
So I decided on the Sasquatch Edition as my go-to, and then took a ride a few and realized that my dream was over and I woke up
i was not going to spend 80 grand for a gas guzzling ground pounding daily commuter.
i Stayed with my Toyota 4Runner until I sold it, and now drive a RAV4! Oh wonderful, being facetious but I'm retired now and don't drive much so I've gotten over all of the off-road Shenanigans here in the Flatlands of Suburbia.
But I woke up and realized that at 18 MPG that would not cut it for me with stop and go traffic.
I looked at all the different models and realized if you're going to go with the Bronco you might as well go big! Just like a jeep! If I went with the Jeep it would be a Rubicon all the way.
So I decided on the Sasquatch Edition as my go-to, and then took a ride a few and realized that my dream was over and I woke up
i was not going to spend 80 grand for a gas guzzling ground pounding daily commuter.
i Stayed with my Toyota 4Runner until I sold it, and now drive a RAV4! Oh wonderful, being facetious but I'm retired now and don't drive much so I've gotten over all of the off-road Shenanigans here in the Flatlands of Suburbia.
Thanks for sharing. My wife likes them, but she also knows no more Fords. I'll give them a slight glimmer of hope and add, unless they make some major improvements. I have my doubts. Flame suit on.
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My grandpa would say "All hat and no horse".
SammyChevelleTypeS3
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Sounds like I been following almost the same exact path (Bronco research-really wanted one) and I too could in no way justify the purchase of what they sadly are calling a Ford Bronco (ex owner of a full size for years). Also looking hard to Toyota after oldest son been showing off to me their Rav4. We just have not pulled the trigger yet but the wife and I tend to believe the Rav4 is what we want to own next also.Well I'll chime in because I was a long time researcher of this new Ford Bronco before they came out. I almost pulled the trigger and put money down on one.
But I woke up and realized that at 18 MPG that would not cut it for me with stop and go traffic.
I looked at all the different models and realized if you're going to go with the Bronco you might as well go big! Just like a jeep! If I went with the Jeep it would be a Rubicon all the way.
So I decided on the Sasquatch Edition as my go-to, and then took a ride a few and realized that my dream was over and I woke up
i was not going to spend 80 grand for a gas guzzling ground pounding daily commuter.
i Stayed with my Toyota 4Runner until I sold it, and now drive a RAV4! Oh wonderful, being facetious but I'm retired now and don't drive much so I've gotten over all of the off-road Shenanigans here in the Flatlands of Suburbia.
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My biggest beef with it is the name. Even on an enthusiast forum like this we have posts discussing the wrong vehicle. And every Bronco thread I’ve seen on here is the same way.
I don’t like using the Mustang name on the EV SUV either but at least people don’t get them confused with each other.
Ford should have brought back the Pinto name for the Bronco Sport.
Kidding!
I don’t like using the Mustang name on the EV SUV either but at least people don’t get them confused with each other.
Ford should have brought back the Pinto name for the Bronco Sport.
Kidding!
My impression of the looks of the Bronco Sport is that they are trying to complete with Jeep, and will lose a lot of previous Escape buyers if they actually discontinue the Escape.
The 5.0 in the F-150 has had an oil pump drive belt for 4 years now.
