it funny, some application you never hear about something like this and never hear of any failures, other applications people claim its the anti-Christ and is an abomination shouldn't exist and heard of his cousin's sisters brothers that failed they think.The 5.0 in the F-150 has had an oil pump drive belt for 4 years now.
10-day review - 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
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+2My 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.
It was a very long time before I realized why it was that some Broncos don't look like the others. My own fault really; I don't keep much of an eye on the Blue Oval team.
In an escape anyway the hybrid power train is the way to go.
I tried to like these but just can’t rather have an escape in this segment.
I tried to like these but just can’t rather have an escape in this segment.
Oil pump belt is not the issue, the issue is oil bath pump belt.
1.5 is not ever worth looking at. 2.0 makes a decent compact suv.
1.5 is not ever worth looking at. 2.0 makes a decent compact suv.
Do you mean Turbos or NA. The 2.0 Turbos are quite common.
bronco sport only had 1.5 turd and 2.0 turbo. 2.0 turbo should have been standard option.
Which also isn't confidence inspiring. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the georotor pump that was used all the way back in the 4.6L 2v that came out in the 1991 Town Car.The 5.0 in the F-150 has had an oil pump drive belt for 4 years now.
I would also rather have an Escape. It's not just that I have a personal preference for something looks more like a car, like the current Escape, it's the fact that the Escape is available in a FWD version which the Bronco Sport is not. 4WD/AWD is a deal breaker to me.
I saw this ad and it reminded me of this thread. Definitely not the way I think of a Bronco Sport. In the same short ad cycle there was a Honda Passport coming out of a river with water flying everywhere and a Nissan Armada scrambling up a mountain. Just the way most SUVs are used!
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She bad - She bad - She bad to da boneI saw this ad and it reminded me of this thread. Definitely not the way I think of a Bronco Sport. In the same short ad cycle there was a Honda Passport coming out of a river with water flying everywhere and a Nissan Armada scrambling up a mountain. Just the way most SUVs are used!
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Someone should really do some kind of ad parody, the rough pothole at the corner of the street, aggressive music, tough guy narrator, 32” tires tackling a speed bump.I saw this ad and it reminded me of this thread. Definitely not the way I think of a Bronco Sport. In the same short ad cycle there was a Honda Passport coming out of a river with water flying everywhere and a Nissan Armada scrambling up a mountain. Just the way most SUVs are used!
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But as I think about it, maybe they already have and we just don’t even notice it?
I get a chuckle our of the Raptors that come into service that are some of the most pristine, cleanest vehicles I ever see. I'm not saying you should never wash a Raptor, but my Mustang has more dirt on it.
When these engines were more prevalent, oil pump gears shattering was a common discussion. Sure, they were fine in grandpas Town Car, but the engine was used throughout Ford's lineup and the problem was exposed under high performance applications.
I don't hear any problems about the kevlar belt drive, and these newer engines are seeing a lot more abuse, making far more power and spinning way more rpm than the mod motors were capable of. Additionally, don't ignore the benefit: The belt drive allows the oil pump to be placed in the pan with no priming concerns, no pickup tube/seal problems, and no tensioner/guide issues that would be possible if it was chain drive. And we all know about Ford's luck with timing chain guides and tensioners. I personally trust a kevlar belt over Ford's ability to design a chain/guide/tensioner setup that'll hold up for over the long haul.
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A neighbor has a Bronco Raptor. When I see him I can't look directly at it if the Sun is shining, as the glare off the ultra shiny tires is blinding. Yesterday I went over to chat, and he busy digging little pebbles out of the sipes in his tires. He had cases of Tire Shine in his garage.
As I've said before, I've invited him and his wife along on 4wd exploring trips. The look of horror at the thought of getting his Bronco Raptor dirty, was amusing. But he enjoys pampering that thing, so more power to him.
Much like the owners of high performance cars who wet their pants at the thought of taking their car to the track (or worse, taking a corner at 5 mph over the posted advisory speed).
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Yes, I would trust lots of things made of Kevlar. One of Kevlar's early sales pitches (true) was that it can be as strong as steel in many applications. From ship cables, to belts in radial tires, to bullet proof vests. Kevlar is also used in many of the newer high performance racing boat hulls due to its light weight and being able to stand up to the pounding punishment those boats take on. Kevlar has been used in several racing applications (boats and cars) for close to 40 years.
I've got my eye on a pair of white New Balance shoes, in case I go to a Corvette car show one of these days, to talk about about Zaino products.
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How about a sun visor cap and some knee length denim short pants to go with the shoes? (confession, I probably have all of that in a closet with the exception of the visor golf caps
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