1,500 Miles - Bronco Badlands

SlashRacer
Jan 09, 2022
Moderator

Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Jan 09, 2022

What an incredible machine!!! I have over 1,500 miles on it in 2 weeks. I still have a smile from ear to ear! Not a squeak or a rattle on the inside while going down the road or trails.

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My 12” touch screen has gone blank and came back on twice now. I have an appointment for it on 9 Feb to have it looked at.

The step up to get inside a sasquatch bronco is a BIG step. We had a set of Ford steps on order for it, but the parts department I ordered them through didn’t have any idea when they would be in. The notes from Ford about them said “labor shortage”. Will probably cancel that order and order a set of rock rail/steps ZRoadZ.

It loves to drink gas!!! I average less than 16mpg. On the highway I set the cruise at 78. It drinks gas like a gamer drinks Mountain Dew at that speed. Less than 15mpg at 78. If I slow down to 73, I’m close to 16mpg.

I did a small road trip today and reset everything before I left the parking lot. Just shy of 45 miles round trip. I had the cruise set at 58 mph. I went through a small town on the way there and the same small town on the way back slowing down to 40 mph going through the town. The bronco averaged 19.5mpg.

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I live in SW Michigan in the snow belt. We got over 12” of snow the last couple of days. The snow and slush accumulates on the rear fender flares. Once it freezes, you can not open the back doors. I’m debating on mud flaps. I hope the rock rail/steps from ZRoadZ will block the snow and slush from accumulating there.

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B&O Sound System
I tweaked the treble, mid and base and it sounds really good! Does it get super loud? No. Is it crystal clear while cranked up? Yes.

This is my first vehicle with adaptive cruise control! We put over 700 miles on it in one day. I will never buy another vehicle without it.

Every place we go, we park way out in an open parking lot. Every time we go back to the bronco, there is something parked next to it.

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2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.
Level3Looper, Bronco1984

Rank VI

Jan 09, 2022

#1
What an incredible machine!!! I have over 1,500 miles on it in 2 weeks. I still have a smile from ear to ear! Not a squeak or a rattle on the inside while going down the road or trails.

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My 12” touch screen has gone blank and came back on twice now. I have an appointment for it on 9 Feb to have it looked at.

The step up to get inside a sasquatch bronco is a BIG step. We had a set of Ford steps on order for it, but the parts department I ordered them through didn’t have any idea when they would be in. The notes from Ford about them said “labor shortage”. Will probably cancel that order and order a set of rock rail/steps ZRoadZ.

It loves to drink gas!!! I average less than 16mpg. On the highway I set the cruise at 78. It drinks gas like a gamer drinks Mountain Dew at that speed. Less than 15mpg at 78. If I slow down to 73, I’m close to 16mpg.

I live in SW Michigan in the snow belt. We got over 12” of snow the last couple of days. The snow and slush accumulates on the rear fender flares. Once it freezes, you can not open the back doors. I’m debating on mud flaps. I hope the rock rail/steps from ZRoadZ will block the snow and slush from accumulating there.

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B&O Sound System
I tweaked the treble, mid and base and it sounds really good! Does it get super loud? No. Is it crystal clear while cranked up? Yes.

This is my first vehicle with adaptive cruise control! We put over 700 miles on it in one day. I will never buy another vehicle without it.

Every place we go, we park way out in an open parking lot. Every time we go back to the bronco, there is something parked next to it.

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What a good looking bronco! Where is that first pic at? look like a parking ramp. What city?
Wildtrak, hot pepper red, mic, Lux, tow...Totally worth it!!
SlashRacer, Bschurr
Moderator

Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Jan 09, 2022

#2
What a good looking bronco! Where is that first pic at? look like a parking ramp. What city?
That’s on the top of the Bronson Hospital parking ramp in Kalamazoo.
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.

🐎Just a girl & her Bronco🐎

Jan 09, 2022

#3
@SlashRacer thank you for this update! Glad you are loving it! I put my 1st 10 miles in today and my husband drove about 10 too! They are a nice ride!!!
Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!
Deano Bronc, the poacher

Gladesmen

Jan 09, 2022

#4
Congratulations that is a beautiful badlands. That is funny if I see a Bronco I do park next to them. I figured they have a new car so they will be careful opening doors. I hate door dings - I have a 14 year old POS that has 0 door dings. I still park it out in BFE.
Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery
SlashRacer, Bschurr

Rank III

Jan 09, 2022

#5
STOKED for my Badland to come in. Curious... what MPG are you getting?
SlashRacer, Bschurr

Rank VI

Jan 09, 2022

#6
Congrats...and thanks for writing a great article.
2023 OBX 2 door High Package Eruption Green.

2021 OBX 2 door High Package Cyber orange, second day reservation, ordered Jan 20, 2021, blend date of 18 Dec 2021, delivery date of Jan 12th and loving it.
SlashRacer, Bschurr

No Ragerts

Jan 09, 2022

#7
Looks great @SlashRacer enjoy it in good health and I hope she treats you well for many more miles to come!
- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)
Deano Bronc, SlashRacer

Rank V

Jan 09, 2022

#8

I bet you owned a BMW once... can tell by the Parking.... :ROFLMAO:

Just Kidding. Nice ride. We are waiting on ours... any day now...

Side note the blanking out and restarting could be just a software update. My 4Runner did the same thing and that fixed it. The Bronco should have wireless updates if you connect to the wifi. Jills Bronco Sport does it from time to time.
Bronco Badlands, Bronco Black Diamond, Bronco Big Bend, & Bronco Sport Badlands
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Deano Bronc, Bschurr

Rank VI

Jan 09, 2022

#9
Looks great dude!!! I got mine a few days ago.......I only go to the garage 100 times a day to see its still there.:LOL:

Poor 4runner.....looks so try hard to me now, I was never a fan of its looks. Great Vehicle without a doubt but I could never get used to the looks after they went with this angry blowfish anime look.
A big square Lightening Blue FE with puffy tires.....and a CB antenna for good measure! ;-)
Deano Bronc, Bschurr
Moderator

Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Jan 09, 2022

#10
I bet you owned a BMW once... can tell by the Parking.... :ROFLMAO:

Just Kidding. Nice ride. We are waiting on ours... any day now...

Side note the blanking out and restarting could be just a software update. My 4Runner did the same thing and that fixed it. The Bronco should have wireless updates if you connect to the wifi. Jills Bronco Sport does it from time to time.
Never owned a BMW. I just hate door dings.

I was at the dealership yesterday speaking with the lead service tech about it. He said the same thing you did about it needing an update.
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.
Deano Bronc, Bschurr

Rank V

Jan 09, 2022

#11
Never owned a BMW. I just hate door dings.

I was at the dealership yesterday speaking with the lead service tech about it. He said the same thing you did about it needing an update.

We hate ding too. We park all the way out in BFE to stay away from people. Our 8 year our 4Runner (170k miles) doesn't have a single ding it it. nor does my 10 year old F350.
Bronco Badlands, Bronco Black Diamond, Bronco Big Bend, & Bronco Sport Badlands
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Deano Bronc, Bschurr
Moderator

Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Jan 09, 2022

#12
STOKED for my Badland to come in. Curious... what MPG are you getting?
I’m averaging 15.3mpg.
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.

Rank XXXXXXVVVVVIIII

Jan 09, 2022

#13
Have you considered a coating of some kind to keep the snow from sticking? maybe a ceramic coating or even just some cooking spray might do wonders
SlashRacer
Moderator

Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Jan 10, 2022

#14
I edited my first post and added some new mpg numbers. The gas mileage is MUCH better when driving in 55 mph zones.

I did a small road trip today and reset everything before I left the parking lot. Just shy of 45 miles round trip. I had the cruise set at 58 mph. I went through a small town on the way there and the same small town on the way back slowing down to 40 mph going through the town. The bronco averaged 19.5mpg.

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2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.
BroncoFred, Darrel
Moderator

Standing Grumpy Face

Jan 10, 2022

#15
Gorgeous machine @SlashRacer Glad you are enjoying it.

Take a look at Go Rhino side steps. They have some great options. I have the RB20s on my Gladiator and plan on running the same on my Bronco.


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D6s are nice too. They would be my second choice

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Gimesnow, rk105rider

Rank 0

Jan 10, 2022

#16
I live in SW Michigan in the snow belt. We got over 12” of snow the last couple of days. The snow and slush accumulates on the rear fender flares. Once it freezes, you can not open the back doors. I’m debating on mud flaps. I hope the rock rail/steps from ZRoadZ will block the snow and slush from accumulating there.

That is really good insight, and I can see what you mean from the picture. That is going to be a problem! Thanks!!!
SlashRacer

Rank V

Jan 10, 2022

#17
All details aside happy to see somebody is getting their bronco.
SlashRacer, Deano Bronc
Moderator

Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Jan 10, 2022

#18
Gorgeous machine @SlashRacer Glad you are enjoying it.

Take a look at Go Rhino side steps. They have some great options. I have the RB20s on my Gladiator and plan on running the same on my Bronco.


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D6s are nice too. They would be my second choice

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Do you know if they mount to frame or the pinch welds?
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.

Rank XXXXXXVVVVVIIII

Jan 10, 2022

#19
Do you know if they mount to frame or the pinch welds?
they mount to the pinch welds
SlashRacer, Darrel

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