Nice article, I will always leave the ASS off in my Bronco just like I will change my oil every 5000 miles with full synthetic (that is just the way I am) I can't imagine doing it the way I choose will shorten the life of my 2.7, I have a lift in my garage and I like to work on my own vehicles...
I really never belonged to a forum before this one and since I have joined it, I have been waiting, wondering, hoping, for My Bronco to arrive, getting and sharing ideas to improve it which was all fun and enjoyable and now EVERY DAY since my Bronco arrived I look at this forum to see how many...
1st year of the higher HP and TQ ratings in the Bronco Engine so I expect something has changed and yes, I agree they should at least let us know what is going on!
I love the performance of the 2.7 and if it has to be replaced, I will deal with it! there is no way I would consider a 4-cylinder engine in a 5000 lb. vehicle, that is just me and I am not bashing anyone that has a 2.3 or changes their order for one, I am old school and if they put a Godzilla...
Doing 1st oil change now with 2529 miles and was able to remove oil plug by hand (no pliers) I am waiting until it stops dripping (1 hour in so far) I am hoping to reinstall the plug by hand and as far as the filter I am going to tighten to 18 ft. lbs., I will try the 6.5 - 7 Quart challenge...
I live less than 2 miles from Fords Garage in Clearwater and the Westley Chapel is about 32 Miles, I only mention this because if it were at Westley Chapel a Late afternoon/evening Saturday or anytime on a Sunday would work best for me, and during the weeknights Clearwater would be better for...
I am curious to know is how many of the 40 engine failures used the ASS (auto stop start feature) and how many never used it (by passed it, turned it off etc.) as I have installed the ASS eliminator on mine and will never turn it on because I hate the way it sounds, acts, and am a strong...