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A big mistake

Pazman
Jul 23, 2026

Rank I

Thu at 10:29 pm

So I was pretty excited when I bought my new Big Bend a month ago. Check engine light came on after 6 days, less than 100 miles. Been in the shop ever since and they can’t seem to fix it. Not so excited any more. I did not realize how much Ford quality control has deteriorated.
Rydfree, MWNew

Gladesmen

Thu at 10:48 pm

#1
Every so often a mistake makes it through. I hope they get it worked out for you soon and you have trouble free ownership.

I know when you look online you will find lots of folks with issues. But remember there are thousands of us that have had 0 to minor issues. I’m right at 60k miles and a lot of them on trails and no worries here. There are several with over 100k and I even saw one Bronco over 200k.
BN 1100, Desert Sand Everglades. Reservation 7/30/20. ordered 1/22/21, reordered 10/15/21 dropped tow and hard top, reordered 3/9/22 changed to Everglades. production date 9/7/22 rescheduled 9/14/22 completed 9/26/22, shipped 10/7/22, arrived 10/31/22, delivered 11/03/22
Unicorn, G Lusted

Rank I

Thu at 11:02 pm

#2
It would make me happy to have one of the Broncos that work, but I did not end up with one. I do think it’s telling that after three weeks of trying Ford has been unable to fix its own product.
MWNew, G Lusted

Rank I

Yesterday at 1:54 am

#3
You have every right to be pissed 😠 off, spend that much money you want things right. I have 18000 on my 24 black diamond and I take it day today day , hoping if something does go wrong it will still be under warranty. Good luck.
G Lusted, raqball
Moderator Staff member

Administrator

Yesterday at 12:55 pm

#4
That's disappointing. Not to throw your dealership under the bus, @Pazman, but have you had good success with them before? Your Bronco shouldn't have an issue immediately, no, but a good dealership can make or break the ownership experience even further.

I hope you get it resolved quickly, and that you can hit some dirt in your Big Bend soon after. Wipes away some of the frustrations others have faced with delays or issues and reminds why we love these vehicles.
2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: stock '89 XJ, 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s and '89 MJ
Gyoja, raqball

Rank V

Yesterday at 1:30 pm

#5
Pazman
So I was pretty excited when I bought my new Big Bend a month ago. Check engine light came on after 6 days, less than 100 miles. Been in the shop ever since and they can’t seem to fix it. Not so excited any more. I did not realize how much Ford quality control has deteriorated.

Good morning. Will you send us a private message with more information? I’d like to look into things on my end.
OldDude

Rank IV

Yesterday at 1:33 pm

#6
Agree with everyone else here... That's unacceptable.
On such a new Bronco your dealership should absolutely make this right. Hopefully they do.
G Lusted

Don't Follow Me ,I'm about to do something Stupid

Yesterday at 5:51 pm

#7
Pazman
So I was pretty excited when I bought my new Big Bend a month ago. Check engine light came on after 6 days, less than 100 miles. Been in the shop ever since and they can’t seem to fix it. Not so excited any more. I did not realize how much Ford quality control has deteriorated.

Yep, been a Ford guy my entire driving life but it seems hit or miss these days. I think Farley is a big part of the problem and hope I can see the day Ford finally gets back to being a brand to be proud of. Luckily, I think I have a good one in my '23 with the only issue being the 4 mic top replacements.
2Dr Badlands - MIC - Area51 - 2.7 Auto - MGV - Headliner - High Pkg
Reserved 7/20/20 Delivered 5/6/23
"Ford said, hey we're gonna fulfill all reservations and pre-orders before we build stock units."
G Lusted
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Today at 1:11 am

#8
So long story short, have them check the PCM to see if it is going bad. Good luck.

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