Recommended Oils, Fluids, Coolants, Filters, Components for 2021 Ford Bronco

[JRHEXP]

No fuel filter. At least not on 2.3 L. Gimme a 2.7 or 3.0 VIN and I'll run it.

Thanks! Id give you a vin but mines a 2.3

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[86Isuzu]

do you have to go with Ford Motorcraft Antifreeze/Coolant/ or is antifreeze just antifreeze?? I need to top mine off

also this is the first coolant reservoir that I can't remove the cap from .... is there a trick to this?

Just noticed this question.

Officially,
Y = Yellow-colored engine coolant meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (Motorcraft® Gold Antifreeze/Coolant)
is what you need. As a general rule, Global or G-05 coolant is what you want to buy. For example, "Zerex ZXG05-1" is compatible.

 

[Ducati1098]

Just noticed this question.

Officially,
Y = Yellow-colored engine coolant meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (Motorcraft® Gold Antifreeze/Coolant)
is what you need. As a general rule, Global or G-05 coolant is what you want to buy. For example, "Zerex ZXG05-1" is compatible.

Motorcraft Gold is not the correct coolant.

All current Fords should be using Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant

Concentrated: VC-13-G (WSS-M97B57-A1)
Prediluted: VC-13DL-G (WSS-M97B57-A2)

 

[86Isuzu]

My mistake. You are correct. G05 is "B51" which is older Ford. Looking at my new Ford data sheet, it is "B57". It appears Zerex does not offer a compatible fluid currently.

 

[EVH1994]

Motorcraft Gold is not the correct coolant.

All current Fords should be using Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant

Concentrated: VC-13-G (WSS-M97B57-A1)
Prediluted: VC-13DL-G (WSS-M97B57-A2)

I just got some of the VC-13DL-G from O’Reilly and the actual color of it is more green than it is yellow, even though the label says yellow. Do you know why that is? It’s slightly confusing because the coolant that was already in my Bronco was yellow. Maybe they changed it since my April 2022 build date.

 

[Ducati1098]

I just got some of the VC-13DL-G from O’Reilly and the actual color of it is more green than it is yellow, even though the label says yellow. Do you know why that is? It’s slightly confusing because the coolant that was already in my Bronco was yellow. Maybe they changed it since my April 2022 build date.

Thats correct. It’s always looked slightly green instead of yellow.

 

[virkg7]

For My Bronco 2022 2.3, Can I use this coolant "OEM 50/50 Premixed Concentrated Anti-Freeze/ Coolant, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Gold/OR 3.78-L' which is specificed as" FORD WSS-M97B51-A1" However User guide recommends "Motorcraft WSS-M97B57-A2" ? Which I'm not able to find locally here in Rural Southern Alberta, Canada.

 

[BRBlue]

What is the correct fluid spec for the front diff? Per this thread it shows both “Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant” and “Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant” without mentioning which fluid goes where. I also downloaded the service manual and the front diff spec sheet (for a 2022 Bronco) states “Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant WSP”.

I gave the lady at the part counter at my Ford Dealer my VIN and the computer shows “Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant” for both front and rear. She gave me a stern warning to not trust anything I’ve seen online and I’m inclined to trust what’s in the system/workshop manual.

I have a 2021 Badlands with Sasquatch.

 

[FlyingScot]

I also downloaded the service manual and the front diff spec sheet (for a 2022 Bronco) states “Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant WSP”.

I have not seen anything to contradict this, 80W-90 up front and 75W-85 in the rear if buying Ford lubricants.

 

[BRBlue]

I have not seen anything to contradict this, 80W-90 up front and 75W-85 in the rear if buying Ford lubricants.

I called 2 separate Ford dealers and using my VIN they confirmed the same 75W-85 for both front and rear. Not sure why there’s a discrepancy.

 

[Chvless956c]

Interestingly enough when you look at Dana's spec for the Dana 44 M220 rear Axle and Dana 35/44 (M190/M210) front axles they specify 75W-140 as compare to Ford's 80W-90/75W-85 Front/Rear recommendations

 

[CarbonSteel]

Interestingly enough when you look at Dana's spec for the Dana 44 M220 rear Axle and Dana 35/44 (M190/M210) front axles they specify 75W-140 as compare to Ford's 80W-90/75W-85 Front/Rear recommendations

Yep, and the only reason that Ford (or Mopar who uses the same axle) reduces it is due to desire to increase MPG in order to obtain more CAFE credits.

In a vacuum, yes, you could save MPG using lower viscosity oil, but you will sacrifice longevity because the two are connected. There is a balance between the two and as long as the operation of the axle does not exceed the ability of the oil to protect the axle, it works.

In the end, your right foot, higher loads, head winds, and the like will impact MPG more than gear oil viscosity ever will. I prefer to err on the side of protection--especially given the heat these Advanteks generate.

 

[jfirwin]

The cabin air filter for a 2.7 is not FA-2022. I just ordered it from Rock Auto and it won't fit. Ford website says the correct part is FP-93

 

[Ducati1098]

The cabin air filter for a 2.7 is not FA-2022. I just ordered it from Rock Auto and it won't fit. Ford website says the correct part is FP-93

Engine air filter is FA-2022, not the cabin filter. Both are listed correctly.

 

[Ducati1098]

@604Bronco
Just a few updates;
Spark plugs are now SP-594 and transmission filter is FT-202

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