My 10,000 Mile Review Of My 2-Door Badlands

10,000 miles isn’t the world’s greatest milestone for a vehicle. But it’s a good spot to say I’ve driven it enough to give some genuine feedback. That is the point of this video. I go over all the things I have talked to Ford about in my 10,000 mile follow-ups. Enjoy.

This isn't actually YOUR Bronco though, correct? Didn't Ford loan this car to you for a year or so for you to review for your channel? Good quality video though.

WeirdGuy said:

This isn't actually YOUR Bronco though, correct? Didn't Ford loan this car to you for a year or so for you to review for your channel? Good quality video though.

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You’re right. And that’s why I say in the video that I have ordered my own for after the ambassadorship with Ford ends.

it’s also why I haven’t relocated that adaptive cruise control sensor. Ford Legal has my hands tied on making adjustments to any safety systems — which is understandable.

justinbmcbride said:

You’re right. And that’s why I say in the video that I have ordered my own for after the ambassadorship with Ford ends.

it’s also why I haven’t relocated that adaptive cruise control sensor. Ford Legal has my hands tied on making adjustments to any safety systems — which is understandable.

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Gotcha. Havent been able to finish video yet. I've watched your other videos though and always enjoy them. I think Ford chose the right person for this. For the record, I wasnt trying to pick at you for it not being yours, its just that the title says "My Bronco", so that seemed a little misleading to me but, that's just me.

Great Job Justin always amazing video love your channel,,,,

My original bumper was the Ford HD,,,,,

The option of Ford winch platform with the Warn was insane in price,,,,,

JCRoffroad offer very nice platform for the Winch price around 700$ a lot better then Ford solution.

I was about to order the JCRoffroad then I discover the Stubby bumper from FabFour small and slick start at 900$ only 200$ more then platform of Jcr for the HD bumper,,,, I decide to go with the Stubby with prerunner for 1200$ and was received in less the 4 days,,,,, very very happy so far with the bumper and was pretty easy to install,,,,



I only use the winch once so far,,,,,
when Land Cruiser was stuck in mud pit,,,,
To respect the wishes of the Land cruiser owner I will not post the video when I winch him out for privacy reason,,,,

But I can posted the one he get stuck





I am going to Moab Bronco Safari in May ,,,, Can't wait to test the bumper in RockCrawling situation

I also did rear seat delete ,,,, to remove the light you need to reattach the the seatbelt plug,,,,,
it a pain to remove from the seat,,,,,I wish Ford sell adapter instead of plugging back the rear seatbelt plug or allow us to disable it in the setting of the screen

The 2 door needs a larger gas tank IMO. Seems like I have to stop and fill up every time I get in it. Front seats need to be able to flip up like the classic Bronco to help passengers get into the back. I do love my my new Bronco

justinbmcbride said:

10,000 miles isn’t the world’s greatest milestone for a vehicle. But it’s a good spot to say I’ve driven it enough to give some genuine feedback. That is the point of this video. I go over all the things I have talked to Ford about in my 10,000 mile follow-ups. Enjoy.

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What is your engine build date/Julian number?

@moab6g does that bumper come with sensor holes?
@justinbmcbride good video.

@justinbmcbride How's your hardtop holding up? Any cracking yet?

LowerDixie77 said:

The 2 door needs a larger gas tank IMO. Seems like I have to stop and fill up every time I get in it. Front seats need to be able to flip up like the classic Bronco to help passengers get into the back. I do love my my new Bronco

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When I finally got to drive the 2dr at a Ford Offroad event the only complaint I had was the front seat operation in order to get in the back. I mean with my old Jeep it is a simple one handed operation and the drivers side at least returns to the same position.

Bronco you have to slide the seat forward from the bottom and then push the top forward. They had us stop at an incline on a rock to take pics and it was a pain getting my wife out from the back, the front seat doesn't even lock in place when you slide it forward.

zedster said:

@moab6g does that bumper come with sensor holes?
@justinbmcbride good video.

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The stubby bumper doesn't have the option for the parking sensor holes, but there is a bronco floating around Instagram from TC Customs where they drilled/cut the holes in it for the sensors, looks very clean. It's what I'm planning on doing with my Badlands High package eventually.

Toccoa said:

@justinbmcbride How's your hardtop holding up? Any cracking yet?

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No issues with my hard top at all. I got asked by Ford about it squeaking the other day, it’s not doing that either.

zedster said:

@moab6g does that bumper come with sensor holes?
@justinbmcbride good video.

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My bronco is a base model,,,,, I did not have to deal with sensor,,,
But I don't think the stubby have hole for sensor ,,,, I can be wrong ,,, I will double check later,,,
If you have sensor it might be a problem,,,, good question

moab6g said:

My bronco is a base model,,,,, I did not have to deal with sensor,,,
But I don't think the stubby have hole for senses ,,,, I can be wrong ,,, I will double check later,,,
If you have sensor it might be a problem,,,, good question

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Wonder why they don't offer it.

Your videos are terrific and, if this means anything, you're the only bronco related channel I subscribe to on YouTube. You're pragmatic, to the point, nearly everything is relevant to owners, there's little fluff/downtime and the production is perfect for the purpose. I hope your work gets recognized and we see you and your team in more Bronco channels.

Edit: I'll also that that your equipment list and affiliate links are extremely valuable in cutting down research time. "That product in his video is awesome and is exactly what I need" *scrolls video description * clicks link * purchases. You've saved me hours of research. Many thanks.