Ford Bronco Sport Mechanical Review

[@williamw6709]

My wife got one two years ago, and we've taken it cross-country a couple times, through weather, and over (mild) off-road to some out-of-the-way campsites. The only issue we had with it was dealing with crappy salesmen to buy it! Definitely more of a "I like to FEEL like I'm outdoorsy while I drive to work" than a serious off-road vehicle, but where it won't take us to our feet will, and that's all we really wanted.

[@rolandrochon343]

Thank you for reviewing the Bronco Sport. I own a 2022 Auto Bank and have 37K and still love it. Excellent in the snow, commuter, and long range travel. My previous Bronco was a 1978 Full size and still the best ever made.

[@SuperMikeAttack]

"there are couple of things that remind that this is a Ford product" lol

[@onenikkione]

My first car had 8 cylinders and a 3 speed transmission The Bronco has 3 cylinders and a 8 speed transmission

[@bioheart09]

I'm sorry. All I can say.

[@bjornironsides6474]

That's pretty funny. Now to think that a little battery motor in electric cars are more power/torque than 8 cylinders. Not near as cool though!

[@NFS4LFE]

Just like my Chrysler Fifth Avenue.

[@dylanc2806]

they really thinned out the soup with this one

[@davidperry4013]

My current car has a 4 cylinder and a 6 speed transmission. Toyota Camry rules. My next car will have 0 cylinders and a 1 speed transmission.

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Its funny how this 3 cylinder car has cylinder deactivation. There is a motorcycle that has 2 cylinders that goes down to one, we just need a 1 cylinder that goes down to non

[@speedkar99]

It sure is funny. As if 3 cylinders weren't too few already

[@kclefthanded427]

Wait until you load it with stuff and passengers, wish it had an extra cylinder (needs 4)

[@harbl2479]

The bmw n47 already has cylinder deactivation where it can go from 4 to none with a simple tooth jump of the timing chain. The germans are ahead of everyone else as usual.

[@test40323]

I see a Flintstone's car in our future! :-)

[@fernando13e]

It actually exists, it's called auto start

[@johndunkley3245]

I live 2.5 miles down a nasty dirt road. The Bronco Sport handles it with ease even during nasty weather. Then I drive 45 minutes to work getting 30 miles to the gallon. This is the perfect vehicle for some. 75,000 miles on mine so far and zero problems. Rides like a dream too. There is a reason Ford is #1.

[@tristenlittke7593]

Haha seems like people rather be negative, 2 weeks 1 like others 1-7 days and a dozen likes

[@GetOutterMeHouse]

This is an amazing breakdown and it’s very apparent how knowledgeable you are on engines. I’m looking at a big bend at the moment, so thank you very much for this

[@BlindFaith777]

Just purchased a BS Big Bend with convenience package 3 days ago. It did not come w an engine cover nor back seat floor mats. I’ve contacted my salesman regarding this but haven’t heard back yet. I really like the vehicle, it’s nice to look at, love the paint color (cactus gray). I find the front seat much more comfortable than my 2017 Honda CRV EX-L front seat. My husband doesn’t agree. But with a bad back, I find sitting up higher as if I’m in a chair (90 deg at hips and knees) puts less stress on my back and pinched sciatic nerve. I plan to take good care or my BS BB, regular maintenance and not driving over 85 mph, not accelerating too fast, etc. I’m praying this vehicle doesn’t drop its transmission at 80 k miles like my 2008 4 cylinder Mercury Mariner did. So far with about 100 miles on the suv, I’m please with it. They did a good job designing it imo.

[@speedkar99]

Awesome. Enjoy your car and take good car of it

[@MadHatter764]

A 3 cylinder with one cylinder deactivation ? Its going to be a rough engine when new, but its going to be horrible when its old and clattery.

[@speedkar99]

As if 3 cylinders wasn't too few

[@s99614]

At least the cylinder deactivation is easily disabled.

[@ogalief]

I rented a 3 cylinder escape a few months ago. Absolutely hated it. Very rough idle. Okay acceleration, but that's becuase they turbocharge the shit out of it. Once I found out it was a 3 cylinder, I turned around to get literally any other car, but enterprise was closed

[@jtjones4727]

It's already clattery and noisy and rough, it will be an abortion with 100k miles on it.

[@zachylimaki2167]

@@jtjones4727 I had a Fiesta with the 1.0 3cyl, with about 90k before it was written off. Yeah there was some vibration, but it's not much. The engine had tons of pep for what it is, and I could of easily seen that engine go upwards of 300k miles.

[@q-bert6454]

Be careful throwing that toothbrush, you could knock those fuel lines loose.

[@bakayarouotaku3298]

All fair points, which is why I got the extended warranty on mine. That being said, it is a very fun vehicle if you know what its limitations are.

[@dylanlam6430]

Limitations? about 27 thousand.

[@myass5964]

I'm so sorry for your purchase, you might be able to return it because they clearly sold you a vehicle with falsely stating what the vehicle can do.

[@dylanlam6430]

@@myass5964 not true, no dealership will take back a car unless it is damaged from factory or lemonlawed

[@tomkoolman]

Good luck

[@DRII-yv1yt]

@@myass5964 at least he's purchased a vehicle before, unlike you.

[@kaksken1999]

I've been waiting for this type of review for the bronco line up!

[@speedkar99]

Awesome. I'll have more on the way

[@Faisal-actualfacts]

@@speedkar99 Can you do the 2021 Camry LE?

[@k6user]

This is an excellent overview of the mechanical systems, very informative to me as a new owner of a 2022 Bronco Sport. Thanks so much for your effort!

[@richardkersey8993]

Bought mine late January. Have about 5,000 miles on it now. Have had no problems with it yet. Was great in snow. Is very maneuverable with great visibility. Not quite as comfortable as the Taurus I traded in for it, but not bad. In normal mode it doesn’t deactivate a cylinder and I have never used eco mode. Acceleration on highway ramp is surprisingly effortless and I was pleasantly surprised when stomping on the gas to pass on a two lane country road. I have hauled a new power washer in a large box in back easily and 14 bags of mulch with plenty of room for more (with seats folded down.) only time I have noticed vibration is cruising at 40 mph almost like it is lugging a little. But seems after the miles I have driven it’s less noticeable. I didn’t buy it to off-road. I simply liked the retro styling, the size and my Big Bend edition was fairly inexpensive. No regrets here!

[@squirtohh]

How was it holding up two years later?

[@richardkersey8993]

@squirtohh still zero problems with it. Had 2 recalls performed at dealer which weren't having issues at the time. Still love driving it at 26,000 miles.

[@squirtohh]

@@richardkersey8993 thanks for the update. Test drove a '23 BS Heritage with the 1.5L the other day. Very tempting as the dealer is offering it to me at MSRP with incentives AND throwing in extended powertrain warranty because I'm concerned about the reliability of a 3 cylinder. Not sure if I should snag it, go for the 2.0L, or wait for the 6th gen 4Runner as it's rumored to shrink in order to be closer to the Jeep/Bronco...

[@kylebar724]

​@squirtohh I've had mine for 3 years and about 37000 on it. Just got back got back from off roading in Arkansas. Handled better than I expected and still learning it's limits. Mine is currently lifted with larger tires. If it continues to hold up I'm looking at a complete suspension swap instead of spacers and street.

[@existentiald562]

My mother is getting ready to celebrate her 60th birthday and she is about 6 months in to owning her 23. She also likes the style, i don't know why so many people bash these, you could absolutely do worse.

[@karthick86c]

Keep up the good work man! Very much appreciated! I love your component tear down videos. Please keep them coming!

[@speedkar99]

Glad you appreciate my work. I got a couple more engines to teardown too.

[@karthick86c]

@@speedkar99 Thanks. Looking forward to seeing them!

[@YourLastVictory]

Thank you so much for helping me to identify some of the different components of my engine! Great video.

[@alanbradford3130]

I love these videos! Keep it up! This gives us a real vision of what it would like to live with this vehicle long term. There is a lot to not like about the Bronco, but other cars have similar issues, it would be a question of which bad things you would be willing to live with.

[@stajac7695]

Looks like they missed an opportunity to make it special.

[@speedkar99]

It's special on the outside don't get me wrong. Underneath is where its missed

[@jonnydwolf]

The steering wheel has a bronco logo on it. Mmmk?!?

[@Faisal-actualfacts]

Other mechanics say the same thing.

[@TheParchisi]

This is the "I look special" poser-mobile. The real deal body on frame bronco is still coming out.

[@jonnydwolf]

That’s gonna be a pain for marketing. What features will they sell on the little sibling? “It’s got a strong tailgate for some serious grocery bag staging!”

[@johnb4416]

Good Examination of this Ford Bronco. Your are 100% right about the loose cables and wires and barely hanging on fuel line! Ford really needs to hire better design engineers. Also, shutting off a cylinder in a 3 cylinder car is dumb. I see a lot of corner cutting in this Ford Bronco. I would never buy this crap!

[@Duraputer]

It's not that ford hires bad engineers, it that there is so much cost cutting that the engineers have to make sacrifices. The engineers are constantly fighting with the bean counters. Why spend a dollar per vehicle on wire clips when you could save a dollar an a million vehicles. That's how American car companies think.

[@ThisMakesMeThink]

@@Duraputer I'm guessing its more likely to save time during assembly. Takes 2 seconds to throw a wire into a foam gripper, might take 20-30 seconds to fasten it better..

[@cryengine_x]

@@Duraputer most of it is environmental regulations you goofs, why do you lie and not say the truth? the whole reason for all the turbo and most of the other junk is mileage. cheap materials are used because they weigh less which means better fuel economy, and mileage standards are already astronomical and increasing huge amounts every year.

[@Duraputer]

@@cryengine_x it's not a lie, and you are probably right that it's environment reasons to have a small engine, although a bigger engine can sometimes get better gas mileage than smaller engine because if you have a lot of low end torque you don't have to go to high rpms to accelerate. The Truth is that there is more than one truth. There's fuel regulations, cost cutting, and time saving practices that turn the bronco sport to being a low quality compact SUV.

[@Duraputer]

@@cryengine_x one example is the bronco sport gets 28mpg on the highway with an i3 engine.A 2004 buick LeSabre gets 29 mpg on the highway with a large 3.8L v6, although it does get worst gas mileage in town. So a smaller engine does not always mean better gas mileage.

[@JohnSmith-mk8hz]

Other than the fact they say "Bronco" on them, I never would have known they were Bronco's.

[@speedkar99]

They really played this one with bronco spelled across the front...as if it was the real one

[@darrelsamson2779]

What do you mean “they” as if Ford can’t decide what’s a bronco and what’s not? They are both Broncos, like it or not. The full-size bronco has as much in comment with a classic bronco than it does with a Ford Taurus.

[@eoinmaclean6478]

It’s a Fronco lol

[@johnrebus1641]

Maybe it should be FACO

[@hamsterama]

And? So what's your point? Hey, the current 12th generation Corolla bears no resemblance with the 1st generation Corolla from the 1960's. They're completely different both in appearance and mechanically. Are you going to complain that if the new Corollas didn't say "Corolla" on it, you wouldn't know it's a Corolla? Well? Ford can call this vehicle whatever they want. If they want to call it a Bronco, that's fine.

[@raymond5145]

Watching these kind of vid making my mechanic knowledge go way up 🔝

[@speedkar99]

Glad it helped you learn something.

[@ElmotypeSwag]

I have no idea what any of your words mean… but you speak with so much confidence that I watched the whole video.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@manhoostube]

I really appreciate your hardwork. Rare to find such details. I'd suggest you to build your own score card (like others) for every vehicle you examine. This will be a wonderful buying guide.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks I'm glad you appreciate. Not alot of people care about under the vehicle when buying b

[@marylinthicum678]

@@speedkar99 I am 66 years old and I like how you explain how easy or hard it is to get to the different components of the engine or transmission to work on. That saves the buyer on labor charges if something is easily accessible. Also you mentioning that clips weren't used to hold wires away and what possible failures can happen. I am interested in buying a vehicle that is going to last a long time, and have a good engine and transmission. With the cost of vehicles with all their technology the prices are through the roof, more people are going to hang on to their vehicles longer. So, I agree with manhoostube that a score card would be an added benefit to us.

[@dguz5926]

Thanks for the video. It is watering down the Bronco name for sure - a Escape posing as Bronco.

[@mattybrews]

Brought back traditional fuel inject, brought back the metal valve cover, swapped the rubber for a metal timing chain, stamped steel for the oil pan, seems like they improved open the EcoBoost in general. Def not a fan of the cylinder deactivation for a 3-cylinder engine (!) idk who had that bright idea. The amount of stamped steel in the suspension really raises an eyebrow, probably more comfortable on pavement than anythings else. These really remind me of the first-gen Escape, which had boxy styling and lots of room, with really just minor 4WD and gravel capabilities.

[@davidkatz5498]

You do a very good job of explaining things. I will cross the Bronco Sport off my list. Thanks.

[@errorsofmodernism7331]

Excellent analysis. A great vehicle to drive to the shopping mall and sell after 3 years.

[@adriannalundasan7570]

Turbo and a vehicle that weighs just below 4K pounds? That’s a lot of stress to the 3-stick engine. I’ll run away from this one. 😆

[@360alaska6]

Luddite.

[@RealityIsTheNow]

@@360alaska6 No. He's right. Don't make excuses for form following cheapness instead of function.

[@bjornironsides6474]

@@GlennC789 You are correct! We'll just have to wait and see. People just see little engine and modern power and freak out. They don't account for better materials, advanced metallurgy, and design. I'm willing to bet it will last longer than most people keep a vehicle, but will it last 30 years? I don't know, would our modern v8s last 30 years of daily? Did the old ones or did the get rebuilt a bunch? Lot people need a reality check that 10 years or so is longer than most people keep a car.

[@caribougoo349]

@@GlennC789 Look at that loose fuel line and say this is a company that's out to defy expectations and make a turbo three that outlasts the competition. There's reasons why honda uses a four cylinder for a 1.5l turbo. Balances shafts can only do so much and the engine mounts(and passengers) have to take the rest. There's reasons why toyota uses larger, high compression n/a engines instead of joining the turbo craze. Designing parts to withstand turbo heat loads and high horsepower/volume eliminates the fuel economy savings you're chasing by going to a small turbo. At best you're just adding extra points of failure for second owners The point is obviously to minimize costs and make something appealing for within-warranty ownership

[@caribougoo349]

@@GlennC789 Mini?

[@jeremym1158]

I had one and it did surprisingly well on trails and washes. Lots of torque for how small the engine is. The recurring recalls made me nervous and I traded it after 24k miles.

[@Independent57]

I think you did the right thing getting rid of it at 24k. my wife purchased one and surprised us, I could only tell her that I like the color the rest of the car I thought was junk. The engine ran bad even when the car was new I mean it shakes and sounds horrible! I thought in the back of my mind “We’ll be lucky if this bronco sport will still be running after a year! I’ll keep you updated

[@1023nick]

What if you got the upgraded powertrain to the 2.0 4 cylinder engine? Would that fix a lot of the main issues you're having with this vehicle? The numbers and capability this thing pulls is pretty good considering the price point. Looking at a decent Jeep Grand Cherokee you're looking at almost $20k increase right?

[@yarnwitch]

Thank you for this! You are going over aspects that all other seem to over look. Definitely one of the most useful videos.

[@wills5482]

Great video, now I know is a big POS and will stay very, very far away from it. If could get your hands on a Maverick would be nice, I'm curious about how they did all the hybrid stuff.

[@speedkar99]

I'm curious as well. Might be a while since I haven't seen one around yet

[@dtmfool789]

🤣 it’s the same company hahaha why do you want the maverick but not this. You know they are similar right?

[@abbadonwilson514]

Excellent! Straight to the point with no bullshit! Keep it up 😎👍🏻

[@speedkar99]

That's my style! Thanks

[@ClausKellerman]

Great review. Can't wait to see the real full size Bronco review!

[@speedkar99]

If I can get my hands on one. Even dealers can't hold onto them fast enough

[@gaae2000]

This Bronco sport is a Ford Escape. The engine compartment is the same. 10:16

[@speedkar99]

I mentioned that in the beginning of the video

[@darrelsamson2779]

The full bronco is a ford ranger with a wagon body. Frame is exactly the same.

[@timtwining5943]

This was an excellent technical examination and presentation. Really superb commentary and video!!!! In conclusion, the Baby Bronco is just that. It is NOT a durable off road vehicle and shouldn't be bought for that use case. Rather, it is an occasional flat trail or gravel road vehicle or bad weather road truck. Nothing more. Nice job and thank you!!!

[@swesleyc7]

Basically class 1-3 trailheads and camping but no further.

[@rick240sx]

glad to see more dual injection coming from manufacturers, but not impressed with the rest. looks like the rest of the bargain bin cuv's. great video!

[@WizzRacing]

Why.. BMW fixed the issue by adding water injection To their production vehicles.... Problem solved.

[@rick240sx]

@@WizzRacing i like keeping things simple, dual injection smooths out the idle cold start ups as well as washing the valves. not to well versed on the water injection but ill do some research

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. Dual injection was definitely a surprise

[@DaddyBear1971]

I thought Toyota was the only company doing dual injection. I thought they had a patent covering it - guess I was wrong. I wish it was on all other engines. Or at least on cars I want to buy.

[@christopher6895]

@@DaddyBear1971 VW/Audi does it as well (although not on all of their vehicles)

[@sneakyfoz3692]

Welcome to cost cutting, thank you Ford. Moral of the story, get rid of this the day before warranty expires.

[@sneakyfoz3692]

@@Niko-iv4ch they will be a money pit once warranty is gone based on cost cutting engineering in the driveline and Ford unreliability in general. You take away the fancy outside look, and the running gear is full of ticking timebombs. Time will tell.

[@henckel43]

This thing is gonna be am electrical nightmare in 5 years and any mechanical parts its gonna need are gonna be EXPENSIVE.

[@MonkeyPunchZPoker]

Can't wait for the Maverick review

[@artemyargon7064]

Don't know why I sense a recall from those loose fuel lines, who knows 🤔 I mean at least we have a dip stick!

[@davemarks7322]

From initial hood opening to final toothbrush toss a great fast paced video!

[@EugeneVBlas]

Another great video. The humour zingers are a totally welcome added bonus. Thumbs up!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. What humour? It's reality

[@EugeneVBlas]

@@speedkar99 lol that’s the kicker, it makes you laugh and shake your head and ask wtf were they thinking?

[@RickTroutner]

How long until we have a 2 cylinder Ford expedition?

[@ncameron7]

At 16:30 into the video, can someone enlighten me as to why the revving/engine makes that repetitive noise with turbo charged vehicles?

[@danlewis3605]

It has a rev limiter to stop people from over revving it when in park. Most new vehicles have this.

[@ncameron7]

@@danlewis3605 thankyou sir

[@amitachalal85]

Great job. I would not touch that with a 10 foot pool.

[@EC-ol8nz]

🤔 the Escape was worse 🤣 This one isn’t so bad. Timing chain and port/direct injectors.

[@fearofchicke]

That’s why he uses his wife’s old toothbrush.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I'd rock it as a rental or something but wouldn't want to take responsibility for anything more

[@q-bert6454]

Pool? Hard to pick that up.

[@garypeatling7927]

One assumes you mean pole but I do agree with you

[@padillaxA]

Your level of sarcasm towards shitty engineering is uncanny and I love it

[@Bluelightbandit]

My friends truck (F250)has one of those high pressure fuel pumps. It decided to self destruct one day, sending pieces of metal throughout the system. Going to cost 8 grand to fix and it's been waiting for a month just for the parts.

[@speedkar99]

Wow. So it pumped metal through the injectors?

[@Bluelightbandit]

@@speedkar99 That was my understanding

[@gregrobsn]

All direct injection engines have high pressure fuel pumps. They have a low pressure unit to bring the fuel up to the engine and a high pressure pump to shoot the gas into the cylinders.

[@mattbots1]

Everything looks so cheap, thin, and flimsy. Definitely a car designed by the accountants while the engineers had their hands tied behind their backs.

[@jerryp2433]

You're giving engineers too much credit.

[@AllenReinecke]

Ford clearly has a misguided design philosophy, but they hide behind the name. One day, that name may be worthless; there's cost reduction, then there's CHEAP!

[@bjornironsides6474]

Have you seen this thing in action though? Not too bad. Some videos of it at moab. I'd don't know why people say cheap. These materials for chasis have been used for decades on all unibody vehicles. Interior is on par and better than a lot of current CUVs. What exactly do you expect the thing to be made of? I'll say the engine compartment does look like someone kitchen mechanic added "MODS" though lol

[@AllenReinecke]

@@bjornironsides6474 Engineering is the art of modelling materials we do not wholly understand, into shapes we cannot precisely analyse so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess, in such a way that the public has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance.

[@jerryp2433]

@@AllenReinecke yea and VW keeps screwing up their timing chain design. Has nothing to do with accountants. Lol. They don't listen to their techs and dealer mechanics who prob tell them it's a stupid design and a pain to fix. And stop using stupid torx fasteners. Lol. It's just arrogant college grads. Plain and simple. It's like Ford V. Ferrari.

[@Frum5]

I am not even interested in this car at all. But your videos are addictive as hell. You have a sub, bro.

[@W0LV1E45]

Not sure if you made an error but did you actually said 1.5T 3 Cylinder has chain while its Escape variant is belt driven. Why not make all 1.5T 3 Cylinder chain driven?

[@messagefamilystyled1101]

I hope the 4cylinder is better, I really like the older escape square styling for a smaller family suv/car, had an 08 escape it was one of my favorite cars, rarely went off road with it but when I did I never had an issue they’re perfect for hauling people around as long as u don’t get in any fender benders lmao

[@chrisfreemesser]

I'll give Ford kudos for designing something interesting to look at, but the mechanicals don't impress me much. The tiny turbo engines being put into newer SUVs simply aren't going to hold up long term. Now if Ford put a MPFI 4-cylinder in the Bronco with a 5-speed manual, then I'd be a lot more interested in it.

[@Rexmorgan687]

You might but the majority of the buying public does not care... Most people do not work on their own cars. It's a magic box on wheels as far as most are concerned. They are not made with the intention of the owner maintaining it. That's why this car has to have the entire front end removed to replace the radiator.

[@stevebowers9943]

Nearly 40k on our 2021 Big Bend and it's decent for the pavement princess we use it for. Cheap plastic interior that scratches at the slightest little scrape, the markings on ALL the steering wheel buttons are wearing off, water pump replaced at 14k, now there's a recall on the fuel injectors. Wouldn't by another one. My work car is a 2006 Kia Sportage V6 140k and solid as a rock. I can't imagine what this Bronco Sport will be like at 140k IF it makes it.

[@zerocool6370]

Not bad but really emphasizes that you need the bigger bronco I have an escape with the 4 cylinder ecoboost I just dont trust 3 cylinder cars in anything bigger than a chevy spark or fiesta

[@speedkar99]

How has the escape held up?

[@SI0AX]

@@Niko-iv4ch The engine oil stinking of gasoline is actually called "fuel shear". It's when gasoline gets past the oil control rings and ends up in the engine oil. It causes premature wear of the engine oil and the oil must be changed sooner than specified. It's common in old Mazda engines and modern Ford engines(because Mazda had a deal with Ford and now the deal is off and Ford gets to keep the Mazda engine design forcing Mazda to make a new engine design).

[@OlaJustin]

Torque heads should be illigal close to anything that'll be dirty, rusty and/or oily with years of use. I have owned one Audi and never again! What a pain in the ass that was! :D Love these videos!

[@nuskidooer-es5do]

Is there a verdict if the 2021 ford bronco 1.5L engines have timing chains or timing belt ? As I have read that some have a belt and some have chain. I live in Canada I am hoping they changed them to chain

[@speedkar99]

I've read the north american models are chain, and the Asian market vehicles are belt....but I can't confirm

[@morsecodereviews1553]

12:00 You aint whistlin dixie! I was taking a left off the highway on my way to work, right. Some smuck tried to pass me on my left, in the left turn only lane...AS I'm turning left. We get into a 20mph fender bender as I partially P.I.T said screwball and push him clean through the intersection. His 90s BMW faired fine. I on the other hand lost steering and a slew of other digital doo-dads due to that damn body control module, in the fender, getting boogered up in a minor collision. Luckily insurance sided with me, I woulda lost my biscuit if I had to pay that 13k repair bill...No I didn't buy this thing for off-roading or to go camping but simply for the "4x4". It snows here on the east coast and calling out of work for snow is a bit frowned and I like paying bills, thank you.

[@MrFoxfire510]

This was a fantastic video. Nonstop eargasm

[@bigbuckdown1631]

I love my Bronco Sport, easy to get to everything if ever needs to be worked on unlike bigger engines crammed into a space that was measured to hug the engine like lulu lemon tights.

[@waltergartner8784]

Great Breakdown👍.. Just listening to that engine and makeup is beyond junk. Fantastic Video 🍺

[@fordman2636]

FYI that’s not a mass airflow sensor, it’s a intake air temperature sensor.

[@undeadexplorer6074]

Are you considering this style of review for older vehicles? Curious to see your take on something older.

[@sylviomorin5543]

I just bought a 2022 bronco sport and there is an issue with the glass when the sun is low on the horizon and hits the the windshield and most of the glass thousands of little sparkles appear and I've been to the dealership time and time again and they don't want to help me

[@CallMeChato]

Why would someone get this over a Subaru Crosstrek?

[@speedkar99]

Self image

[@waitingforparts57]

Great stuff. The description has 4 cylinder but you mention 3 cylinders. Are we describing a different engine? Keep up the good work.

[@antimon40]

I googled it and the least powerful engine has 4 cylinders.

[@waitingforparts57]

@@antimon40 it's definitely confusing because there is a three cylinder engine available.

[@antimon40]

@@waitingforparts57 Yeah sorry it is confusing. I got different numbers from different sources. However, from this video, I can see three ignition cables, so it might be a 3 cylinder engine.

[@speedkar99]

Should be 3 cylinder thanks for that

[@psycold]

I was getting ready to get one of these until I saw the shortages and came across your video. I think I'll wait and see if they make any improvements for 2022. Thanks for the video.

[@roostersideburns3440]

are they specifically adding port injectors to clean the back of the intake valves? or are they there to get the best of both technologies I wonder.

[@GridIndustries]

Direct injection engines have a big problem with carbon buildup/sludge on top of the valves - the dual system addresses that issue to keep the valves clean. I believe Toyota always did it this way when it went to direct injection. Many other manufacturers didn't and had a lot of issues.

[@speedkar99]

Both benefits. Toyota has been doing it for over a decade

[@roostersideburns3440]

@@GridIndustries I had a direct injected engine once before i knew what that word was. it never became an issue over 100k miles and it was time for a new car. dont know what that means, but i guess maybe its not the biggest problem. I assume if theres a code, misfire, or other issue it will be cleaned. I dont know what would happen if a valve got stuck open or closed though. its that RIP engine?

[@gummostump4217]

Port injection provides more homogenous air/fuel mixtures than direct injection does. Using both can improve the engine's power/efficiency, emissions, and longevity.

[@roostersideburns3440]

@@gummostump4217 my question is then why dont most cars use mutliport injection engines then. even mercedes audi bmw use direct injection where cost isnt an issue.. curious isnt it

[@55dbau]

Missing parts are: engine cover, as well as hood lining, which Ford carefully not mentions because Ford was never able to get these on time for the launching of this vehicle. Also steel plates under this vehicle are sometimes missing as many customers report.

[@ironllama8304]

Hey. At 7:54 you mention that the knuckle is steel so you get pressed-in bearings. Do the bolt-on bearings only work on non-steel knuckles? I like bolt-on better because easier to change out

[@ryansulak]

can you please make a guide with all of your findings? perhaps a rating system from vehicles you've examined, that would be incredibly helpful for the layman who doesn't know to look at this stuff

[@petercyr3508]

Just got a 2024 Big Bend with 18" wheels. Really like it. Always been a Toyota man. Put 200k on a 2015 Rav 4. But now, all the cars are not built to last so you may as well buy what you like but dont plan on keeping it.

[@speedkar99]

True if you aren't keeping it

[@kansasistheman9289]

Great video as usual. I’d love you to look at battery electric vehicles and how they differ mechanically

[@grantdillon1083]

I’m confused. You mention the loose wires and fuel line yet leave out that all of that is secured by an engine cover. Why is the engine cover not featured in the video?

[@speedkar99]

I take them off so we can see what's going on under the hood. It's just decorative it doesn't secure any of that

[@TheSilverjpd6]

Do you think the Branco sport badlands with the 2.0 L 4 cylinder would be better? That’s the one I want…

[@speedkar99]

Not in terms of mechanicals ..

[@TheSilverjpd6]

@@speedkar99 😢

[@samaanam76]

Great review 👍 Please do the mechanical review for the 2021 Ford Explorer 2.3L 4WD. Regards.

[@montgomerybojangles8644]

When I heard the new radio commercial for the Ford Bronco (the one that's filled with disclaimers about going "off-road") I felt proud that my 01 4runner has never had to disclaim anything to me.

[@gummostump4217]

This is a bronco sport, not a bronco.

[@Jay-cc6nt]

Hello, excellent review always! Since you’re so knowledgeable about car, If you buy a car which car would you choose??

[@speedkar99]

I love my old Lexus

[@joer3481]

@@speedkar99 I just bought a 2010 Lexus RX..cash...it's sweet :-)

[@patbel2296]

I never heard how where is the radiator cap?

[@zeebov9]

THIS. This is the vehicle review we need! I wanna know if I can fix it or not 😝

[@eoinmaclean6478]

10:25 - “but we all know that the Bronco Sport is not a real Bronco” NAILED IT

[@CMV314]

It's a Bronco, nevertheless. So what if it's not the big Bronco? Not everyone wants or needs the big one.

[@eoinmaclean6478]

@@CMV314 That’s an interesting statement, since sales for large pickups and SUVs is at an all-time high. Yes, it is a Bronco in name, but this is like comparing a Jeep Wrangler to the new Cherokee or Compass. They appeal to a completely different type of customer/person. The old Bronco was an off-road favorite. I would not take this thing off road. To those who loved the old Bronco, this falls pitifully short of their expectations. The only thing it has going for it in my mind is fuel economy. But hey, it might sell well enough for Ford to continue production, though I personally have my doubts.

[@EC-ol8nz]

Darn it! I wanted the Bronco! I guess Im buying a Highlander again 😔 The put off for me are stamped steel under chassis, nylock nuts, non-usefully mud gaurds and worst of all Trans ecu in wrong place! There is too much salt and snow where I live. The multi-link suspension is actually good for the tarmac driving. At least all the cheap hoses are on top easy access.

[@kevinW826]

Check out the rwd bronco that is also being sold beside this POS. I finally saw one yesterday and it looks awesome

[@speedkar99]

Bronco or Bronco sport? Don't get confused. Regardless, you're right there's alot of turnoffs here compared to your highlander. I have a review on the highlander, check it out.

[@EC-ol8nz]

@@kevinW826 will do. I like RWD with an LSD mod. If I do the RWD Bronco I would put progress springs with inverted or adjustable dampening. I would make it more tarmac worthy. Ill probably pop for underbody coating because Minnesota Salt roads🤪 bigger Turbo. Track tires. I have a autocross background driving Miata, Subaru, VW Rabbits and Scirocco’s 😁👍

[@kevinW826]

@@speedkar99 the proper rwd V6 with the 315 mm tires and removable roof.

[@joer3481]

Your Toyota choice is a wise one...I bought a 2010 Lexus Rx 350 with cash, knowing how reliable the 2grfe v6 is and Toyota s care about quality.

[@rolandjay9199]

How often shoulf the drive shaft oil be replaced?

[@Chiefthepup]

Great video. Shot in the dark, my dealership just says they can’t replicate the noise so I’m spotting my question here on a whim. On first start of the day, when I’m accelerating I get a super intermittent clicking noise coming from what sounds like just on the other side of the firewall of the driver footwell. Like just before a gear change. I can’t seem to see in your video what could be causing that and figured I’d ask. Thanks!

[@michait3866]

Is it a production version of the car? Or still pre-production model?

[@haydenphalen153]

Loved the review, wanted to know if you'd do any of the big 3's trucks for your next one I've been looking at each and I'm wondering which would be the least trouble, great reviews!

[@dbfcrell8300]

Did you say it's a turbo'd 3 cylinder? I can't watch this recipe for failure.

[@rturner4205]

I like how it looks, But it's going to get destroyed once you try to take it off the pavement and grass fields.

[@speedkar99]

I like how it looks too. The idea is good. The execution under the hood needs refinement.

[@darrelsamson2779]

What planet are you living on? This thing is a monster off-road. You must be ignoring the 50000 KZbin videos of this thing destroying it on trails.

[@feronous8207]

@@darrelsamson2779 the sport? or the real big bronco ?

[@vincenthodges647]

Got the big bend edition. Literally no problems with it

[@717UT]

@@darrelsamson2779 Let's check back on those "off road" Sports when they hit 100k

[@IamChucky_]

That’s weird not sure if you made some of this stuff up but I have a 21 bronco sport 1.5 and the wires on the engine are nice and tight and zip tied.

[@speedkar99]

Well this is how I found it. The Ford escape same thing

[@zulluchief]

This is the best channel on youtube :)

[@rider9187]

I think it’s overall good. I like the metal valve cover but I dislike the wire routing and the complication for the repair.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah too many wires in the way.

[@alexandergraham2286]

How do you check the TRANSMISSION's oil level without the oil STICK?

[@christianmarpa8907]

Where is the power steering pump/reservoir??😟

[@chylimzbydzi]

Geeeee, man, your knowledge and preparatiion for the video are amazing, I'd make you the president of car industry:)

[@troywiltshire5272]

There actually is a separate ABS module, it’s over by the passenger side strut tower.

[@terp8373]

Blows my mind how complex vehicles are today.

[@neomalakh]

great analysis. I really appreciate your work

[@Henry_Jones]

Its a good idea, good styling with bad execution quality-wise. Fords just better at hiding the cut corners from consumers but real car guys and mechanics always see through.

[@RussCrush]

3 cylinders would be all I would have to hear to pass on it. Even if it ran on plutonium. Does anyone know if it comes with any other engine options?

[@kevinW826]

A 2.0 turbo. Since this is a Ford Escape, same engines

[@speedkar99]

4 cylinder Ecoboost

[@ABXPONCE]

Can I install a Transmission Oil Cooler for this model?

[@spol1622]

You can do it for any car, after warranty expires...

[@ABXPONCE]

@@spol1622 awesome. 😒

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

This Ford product reminds me of why I stay with Lexus!🍺😎

[@speedkar99]

Agree. I appreciate my cars more after this haha

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

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