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Will the Bronco have a break-In period?

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So a friend recently traded in his Scat Pack Challenger for a Hell Cat Challenger. He stated since his car hit 500 miles the break in period was complete, and the computer unlocked all options and power output. Is this just a Dodge Hellcat thing, or does Ford implement this aswell? I imagine there may be a big stink if we cant use all the GOAT modes right out of the chute. Get it? Bronco? Chute? Like at a Rodeo? I'll see myself out now.

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I would assume that’s more of a performance car thing… I doubt the Bronco will have that. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has that 500 mile break-in period too.
 

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I measured last month when I went in for an oil change. It's about 250 feet from the spot where they "deliver" special orders to the exit of the dealer parking lot. That's it, that's the break-in period.
 

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Like most new vehicles it will probably be somewhere around 1K miles for the break in. That usually involves not running on the interstate at the same speed for many miles. Basically just vary your speed every now, and then. And try not to slam on the brakes for the first 200 miles (I think that the mileage) to give them time to bed correctly. I don't expect the Bronco to lock out any features like some sports cars do. The info will be in the owners manual.
 

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The Bronco will obviously have a recommended “break in period.” It’s even been discussed specifically by Granger in a thread dedicated to delivery.

We have no heard any indication that it will have actual limits imposed until a certain milage, like the station the OP pointed out. Seems that the Bronco will come fully enabled direct from the factory.
 

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I think all of my recent Ford have mentioned the same procedure-"Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi (1,500 km). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine.".
I will also do my first oil change about 1k miles and then consider it good to go.
 
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I think all of my recent Ford have mentioned the same procedure-"Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi (1,500 km). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine.".
I will also do my first oil change about 1k miles and then consider it good to go.
Change up through the gears early but dont labor the engine? Is that not the opposite?
 

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The intent is not to “lug “ or rev the motor particularly high and vary engine speed for the first 1k miles. I also don’t think the oil needs changed, but I prefer synthetic and knowing it’s changed at 1k makes me comfortable it’s all good from a level and oil quality perspective. From there I follow a 5k mile or when the system indicates an oil change required.
 

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This is the manual for the 2019+ Ford Ranger with the 2.3L engine. Stated break in period is ~1,000 miles. I would expect about the same for the 2.7L but did not look it up.


No lock outs though. Your vehicle is unlocked from day 1. Source: Just bought a Ranger.


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