5 small things I’ve found out about my Bronco.

[BottleShark]

We took a trip to Colorado to take a break from the heat of Texas. The trip was amazing and the Bronco is awesome but there are a few issues.

1. As someone posted MGV seats have a big drawback. After a few hours of driving I stopped to get gas and as I got out I felt my butts was wet. After thinking I spilled a drink or something, I realized it was “Butt sweat” . Seats are very comfortable just don’t breathe.
2. Lane keep is worthless. My wife’s vehicle has lane centering and that’s awesome for long trips. Lane keep
3. Folding back seat down stops you from laying front seats back. The back seats in the Bronco are definitely an after-though. When folded down the floor isn’t flat and the bottom folds forward to get in the way of the rear. And they don’t remove easily for more space (like just pop out with a clip).
3. Bugs on windshield. I know, I know, it’s an upright windshield. I would just recommend getting the hood deflector when ordering the Bronco. Put one on after the trip, it make a huge difference.
4. Having to have rear door open ALL THE WAY to open glass. Even if the glass would clear the tire, the seal won’t let it open. Sucks when I’m tight spaces.
5. And last but definitely not least. What F’ed up cheap bean counter picked what wireless charger Ford uses. As most know, it’s useable andI’m sure bad for the phone.

Other than a few things, love the Bronco.
If y’all can think of something else, please post.

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[Rootdog]

My XM radio signal is so bad I can’t listen to it. Cuts out constantly. That’s my only complaint

 

[BigGarnet]

As far as lane keep…it’s adjustable. You can make it more aggressive, and then it works really, really well. Out of the box it’s too weak, I agree.

 

[NewBroncoOwner]

My XM radio signal is so bad I can’t listen to it. Cuts out constantly. That’s my only complaint

How far North in Maine are you and how many trees are lining the streets. Being so far north in Latitude, and the satellites tidally locked at the equator, you will have tough reception. I feel your pain being in north central Montana. Alaska has the luxury of terrestrial repeaters in some spots. Wish we had them at the US/CAN border

 

[NurseDan]

Lovely EG bronco! I had the deflector put on at the dealer and it’s still a big magnet. I’d hate to drive without!

 

[Rootdog]

I’m in southern Maine and I do notice some interference from tree cover but I have XM in 2 Subarus and a Ram that all work perfectly. It’s something unique to the Bronco.

 

[Lilj4425]

Not enough cup holders.

 

[joss]

We took a trip to Colorado to take a break from the heat of Texas. The trip was amazing and the Bronco is awesome but there are a few issues.

1. As someone posted MGV seats have a big drawback. After a few hours of driving I stopped to get gas and as I got out I felt my butts was wet. After thinking I spilled a drink or something, I realized it was “Butt sweat” . Seats are very comfortable just don’t breathe.
2. Lane keep is worthless. My wife’s vehicle has lane centering and that’s awesome for long trips. Lane keep
3. Folding back seat down stops you from laying front seats back. The back seats in the Bronco are definitely an after-though. When folded down the floor isn’t flat and the bottom folds forward to get in the way of the rear. And they don’t remove easily for more space (like just pop out with a clip).
3. Bugs on windshield. I know, I know, it’s an upright windshield. I would just recommend getting the hood deflector when ordering the Bronco. Put one on after the trip, it make a huge difference.
4. Having to have rear door open ALL THE WAY to open glass. Even if the glass would clear the tire, the seal won’t let it open. Sucks when I’m tight spaces.
5. And last but definitely not least. What F’ed up cheap bean counter picked what wireless charger Ford uses. As most know, it’s useable andI’m sure bad for the phone.

Other than a few things, love the Bronco.
If y’all can think of something else, please post.

Can you post a picture of the hood deflector?

 

[BottleShark]

As far as lane keep…it’s adjustable. You can make it more aggressive, and then it works really, really well. Out of the box it’s too weak, I agree.

O, I'll try that and see, Thanks!

Lovely EG bronco! I had the deflector put on at the dealer and it’s still a big magnet. I’d hate to drive without!

Living in East Texas, I would pull in to clean windshield and top off gas while there . Your profile pic freaks me out, DAN.... lol

Can you post a picture of the hood deflector?

This is the one I got. Really not a bad price even getting it from Ford.
Bronco 2021-2022 Aeroskin II Black Textured Trail-Armor Hood Deflector ~ VM2DZ16C900B (ford.com)

 

[swami37]

I live in South Florida and have yet to get a sweaty butt... I think the MGV seats are awesome..

 

[Jdyount]

I second the wireless charger comment. The amount of heat it generates in the phone is tremendous. So much so I can't use it when I have the top off because without the cool ambient air from the AC my phone goes into heat protection mode.

On top of that, if I'm using Android Audio (which is all of the time), the charger doesn't even keep up with battery usage. On long trips my phone will die.

I have an S22 so it's definitely not an old crappy phone issue.

 

[Jdyount]

I agree with your swamp-ass complaint as well, partially.

With the MGV, it's washdown, you're gonna have to deal with it not being breathable, that's the trade-off.

The bigger issue is not having a cooled seat option at all. There is no reason (other than being cheap with the design) to not include cooled seats with the leather. 100% an oversite, 100%.

I've had one of the mesh sun shades (got it and put it on this spring before I was going topless). With the shade, the seats are ok after the Bronco has been sitting (still get swamp-ass driving, but you can actually sit in the them). I took the sun shade off this weekend so we could do some filming with my Bronco and a drone. It was unbearably hot to sit in the seats after they've been exposed to direct sunlight for any amount of time.

When a company designs a topless vehicle they should send it to Kansas topless in the middle of August for testing. Saturday it was like 98 with a heat index of 112, a few weeks ago it was 110 with a heat index of "Hell: Lake of Fire". I can't imagine how people live in Texas during the summer, it's bad enough here.

 

[BroncoT]

1. Yup. First time wife got out on our trip she asked why her butt was wet. ”it’s the vinyl babe” Going to look on to a cooling ass-pad.

2. Was hoping it would be better. Still ok as I’m definitely a drifter on long drives, but it doesn’t soft correct like a lane centering system. Bummer.

3. Don’t like the look of a deflector, but yeah. Bugs and rock protection is a big deal.

 

[broadicustomworks]

Can you list 5 positive things you've found out as well?

 

[Ksjrb03]

2. Yup, this ancient Lane assist version is crap. Its ridiculous they didn't give us the true Lane Centering system that uses all the same hardware. The software is there too as it has been unlocked in Forscan but not shared yet.

5. Throw some sunglasses or other crap in that cubby and forget about the worthless OEM charger. Its bad for your phone. I setup a true wireless charger/mount that actually works and doesn't send your phone into nuclear meltdown.

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