What I LOVE and HATE about my Ford Bronco after 2 YEARS! + RELIABILITY, MPG, MAINTENANCE and Q&A!

2 year 18k+ mile update of my Ford Bronco Big Bend. I discuss what I love and hate along with the MPG, maintenance costs, and reliability. I also have a subscriber Q&A at the end. Watch this video before buying a Ford Bronco.
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[@TheOrlobo]

We just bought a 2.3 outer banks, and I think it was a pretty good deal coming from a 2019 ranger. I tow a smallish trailer and never offroad, so the on road suspension and tires have been great.

[@Dave-x8j]

Great video, loved your candor, and so far as the likes and dislikes after having driven it. You asked about those who use Apple CarPlay, which I do in my 2023 Badlands. Never had a glitch. In fact, it works so well. I've never bothered with the Ford system.

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for your feedback! Perhaps it's just an android auto issue 🤔

[@adamwebber9547]

SchwayZ - regarding the screen freeze... if you press the power and I> button on the stereo at the same time (while driving is fine) the system will reboot and solve that.

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely try that next time it freezes!

[@bretamcclanahan7920]

Love my Big Bend,...took delivery on Nov 11, 2022 from Rich Ford in Albuquerque- sent to Goodfellas and did a massive custom project. Only have 3K miles and I love my Bronco. Shadow Black, 4 door, hard top, V6, metal front bumper and push bar,...added Hood Scoop, hood pins, American Racing Chrome rims, fog lights on front bumper,...and more on interior and exterior.

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you're enjoying your rig!

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

Thanks for this video. I appreciate your honesty about what you like and what you don't like. I think the reason to opt for the V6 isn't so much for acceleration, but for long term reliability. I think I will be hanging on to my Fusion Hybrid for quite a while. It has almost 70000 trouble free miles and still gets between 50-60mpg in city driving. Never had any glitches with infotainment. For a 2 year old vehicle I would be pissed if my infotainment froze up like that. Ford is having a lot of issues these days and they really need to get their act together. Ever since Covid, it seems like prices for vehicles has gone up while quality has gone down overall.

[@beavertailfishing2551]

People fail to understand the window shake when opening door. The window is slightly trapped under a lip for obvious reasons. When you open the door you are popping it out quicker than the auto drop can lower it so the door can close.

[@mattmcdevitt3758]

This issue doesn’t exist in my 23

[@chrislavigne1212]

Also if you owned a convertible they do that as well since they are frameless also.

[@NachitoBronco]

Great review. I’ve had my 2023 Badlands for a couple of months now. One thing I did for the windows is enabled global close using Forscan. When I park I roll down my drivers window, get out my Bronco and then press and hold the lock button on my FOB. This locks the door and rolls the window up!

[@SchwayZ]

Oh nice! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@DarylRagland-ds1op]

Pretty smart there fellow. Thanks

[@bartwaggoner2000]

There are two adjustment holes on the bottom of the door to adjust the window and lessen the rattle, from what I saw on another video

[@SchwayZ]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@saloonno1232]

Yes, I did this adjustment. Easy, and it worked

[@markkelly7517]

One of the salesman at my dealership had a little solution for the shaking windows. Just barely open the latch and let the window drop, then pull open. Only about a quarter second hesitation but then the window doesn’t shake.

[@h2o100c]

How do you PULL it open ?

[@DarylRagland-ds1op]

Same way. Open slower lets the window roll down from seal.​@@h2o100c

[@Chaugar]

​@@h2o100che means the pull or open the handle the rest of the way.

[@maddieb1276]

@@h2o100clike pull the handle gently, let the widow drop, then pull rest of the the way open

[@MudMonsterRacing4]

Our hard top bronco was louder inside than our soft top bronco. Also to fix your android auto screen freezing, hold the power and forward buttons together. It resets your screen and fixes it.

[@SchwayZ]

Haha crazy! Good to know though. And thanks for sharing on the android auto. I'll definitely try that next time it glitches

[@CalgaryGuy71]

Love my 2022 2-Door OB with the 2.7. Been a great vehicle this past year and a half. I find the ride quality to be awesome over rough pavement. The independent suspension hugs the road well. The frameless windows are something I got used to. Not so much an issue now. The wind noise on the highway is not the greatest. It's fine if it's not a windy day but if it is windy, the noise level increases substantially. The other downside to mine is the B&O subwoofer. There's been a rattle/buzzing at higher levels that drives me mad. I can't listen to my music loud when driving on the highway or I get that buzz. There is a TSB on it but I'll likely have to pay to have it addressed as it's not a recall. Great vehicle though and the V6 is awesome! Haven't driven the 2.3 so I can't compare but passing on the highway with the V6 is confidence inspiring! It's been a great vehicle in the Canadian winters too. I am leasing mine but thinking about buying it out once the lease is up. Nothing but reliable so far.

[@hinglawrencelau5045]

thats great to hear from you CalgaryGuy, I also live in Calgary and considering to get one for myself. The only hesitation that i have is if the bronco can be as reliable as the new 2025 4runner with the iforce max engine, or at least not too far from it. Since you have the bronco already, may I ask if you have heard any complaints from the bronco community about the reliability of the vehicle? And how long do you think the bronco will last?

[@CalgaryGuy71]

@@hinglawrencelau5045 There will always be some complaints about every vehicle but my Bronco has been very reliable so far. I know that some earlier 2021 models with the V6 had an issue with valves but it was resolved and mine was produced after they fixed it. It's a great vehicle but if you want Toyota reliablility, go for it. I personally wouldn't buy a vehicle with a removeable roof again. I do a lot of highway driving and the wind noise can be a bit loud if it's a windy day. I would probably wait until the 2nd year of the new 4-Runner so they can iron out any bugs but you also have a warranty with either vehicle you buy, so you're covered for any issues.

[@kiphenrie2291]

Nice review fellow Utah Bronco Dude. One reason to get the V6 is if you going to do Overlanding (Overloading). Its adds lots of weight. And always get the SAS package.

[@markmenhinick7161]

Don't forget the rubber belt in oil pan on the 2.7 and the 2.3 is easier to work on in engine bay than the 2.7 and weighs 900 pounds lighter than the 2.7

[@charlesmcdonald3224]

Great review. Love the detail and the topics you covered. Nicely done…

[@SchwayZ]

Glad you liked it!

[@Kingsman4101]

The car sync thing - If you hold down the stereo power button and the fast forward (3 arrows to the right) for like 5 seconds it will reset the car play with out having to shut off the engine. Its how I deal with the glitchy car play

[@CRUZOPS]

My 2022 Ford F-150 sync 4 system also freezes constantly.

[@peterkunc3929]

that heated seat, I totally agree, my girlfriend said the same thing

[@bryanspayde5681]

I want crank windows… no digital dash ! Analog gauges …

[@Racketeerof89]

If you hold the power button and the next track button you can restart the sync system. That way you don't have to turn it off.

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for sharing. I have been using that recently and it works great!

[@SpaceTech54]

The Window "Shake" is easy to manage. As you Open the door - use your Thumb and fingers to initially 'squeeze' the handle - this allows the Glass to Index DOWN - then you can pull the door open without the glass catching on the rubber seal - I do this on my Mustang as well.....

[@SpaceTech54]

To RESTART The Head Unit - any time - just Hold down the OFF Button and "up" Seek button for 8 - 10 seconds. The unit will reboot - and everything should come back.. it's pretty well known across Ford Products.

[@TopSecretVid]

You absolutely need mud flaps…Has got to be the first mod..Those tires tend to throw rocks.

[@SchwayZ]

Haha yeah I probably should. I just don't love the way they look

[@xr1cyclone262]

if your worried about ride quality on road, then get the wildtrak. its what i got and rides pretty damn good with the hoss 3.0 shocks

[@henryi9738]

great job , thank you sir !

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Nice review. I have had a four door Black Diamond, with the 2.3 engine and automatic transmission since last November. The only change I made was putting on a set of 18 inch wheels from an Outer Banks and 33 inch tires. I have close to 8000 miles on it and have taken it to Colorado and Utah in June. Put 3300 miles with those trips alone and only averaged between 17 and 18 mph, so your mileage with the larger tires is pretty good. I have to agree the car rides great and I have not had any issues with it so far. Having said that, the four door is larger than what my wife and I need, so I am having a 2 dr Badlands being built this month.

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Helpful for everyone to see. Also congrats on the upcoming 2 door. Curious to know how long your build is taking and whether you ordered the sasquatch or not?

[@gilbertferguson1685]

@@SchwayZ The order was placed in March and it is being built this week. I did not order the Sasquatch pkg as the Badlands comes with 33s and that is what I currently have. Also I was told that was one of the items that could hold up production. I did go with the 2.7 engine however.

[@SchwayZ]

@@gilbertferguson1685 awesome thanks for sharing! Sounds like production has been getting quicker. Enjoy your new ride!

[@cruzinthruspace]

Can someone show me a video of just one bronco that has broken down? I know it's the internet but these people swear that this company is garbage can someone prove that to me?

[@quanttumflare7659]

Luckily most insurances covers rock chips and you can replace the windshield almost for free. Some are free

[@sankhadas6674]

Loved the video thanks for the QnA🤘

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for the question! And for watching the video!

[@reiniersanchez6777]

Just bought a 2024 black diamond!

[@taylorgugel5916]

Did you ppf your Bronco? How’s it holding up?

[@SouthBayFamily]

Hell yeah BO!

[@DougVandegrift]

I appreciate the effort you put into these videos. I've got a bronco being built so this helps me know what I'm in for. Question: Did you get the optional rear locker on that bad boy?

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks glad you found it helpful! No I didn't but I wish I did get that option 😔

[@phillmccracken4219]

If you buy the SAS package, it comes with the lockers.

[@DougVandegrift]

Right but he didn't get sas so I was wondering if he (at least) opted for the rear locker which was an option. If I don't get sas then getting a rear locker seems like a good gamble for anyone taking it off road.@@phillmccracken4219

[@tyhumphries6285]

@@phillmccracken4219he had no sas from the factory. So no lockers at all

[@mphomosehla4074]

We love bronco 😂

[@scottmarflake9613]

Talking about the ride being harsh. Maybe you have too much air in the tires. The door sticker says 35psi. Don't fill them to max.

[@SchwayZ]

Good question. I used to have it near 40 but now it's low 30s and still rides pretty rough

[@Jpulido91]

The suspension is tuned to be better at higher speeds from what I understand. That’s how bilstein tunes their shocks. I think you should try the eibach coilovers, those are the best for every day driving and low to medium speed off Roading

[@idahoman325]

A K&N filter system & a tune tweak gets that thing up to around 400 horse power.

[@phillmccracken4219]

K&N will also let a bunch of dirt in your engine. Seen it first hand.

[@idahoman325]

@@phillmccracken4219, then get a different brand. My point is more a matter of the benefits of improved airflow & tuning to get the most out of what you have.

[@dg7438]

I wonder if not not having a full time AWD torsen like the limited 4Runner is inconvenient?

[@bartwaggoner2000]

Excellent video! Does the sandstone dash top color reflect in the windshield much?

[@SchwayZ]

Glad you enjoyed it! Nope, never had it reflect because it's more of a matte surface and the windshield is pretty vertical so you don't get too much sun on the inside

[@TopSecretVid]

I got no heated seats in my 2 door Big Bend 2.3 Sas..😢 12:14 Mine does the same thing with the window…. I have been pulling the door handle just enough to activate the window drop before actually opening the door. When I am inside I drop the window first then get out. Seems my window is catching on the rubber moulding. Ford needs to change the window drop time so it doesn’t catch.

[@SchwayZ]

Yeah pretty similar issue. You could always ask your dealership to see if they can adjust it but it could just be how it's designed

[@ziyadalqarni3287]

I did not know that big bend comes with LED lights. Did you asked for it specifically or it just came with it?

[@SchwayZ]

So I ordered mine specifically with that feature. It added LED headlights and taillights

[@matt8264]

Apple Car Play has frozen on every vehicle I have had regardless it’s it was a Ford or Volkswagen

[@bryanspayde5681]

We average 40k miles a year on our vehicles.

[@user-io3gs2rh8k]

How many miles do you have on it?

[@isabellamarino5574]

Hello! I hope I’m not too late for you to answer this. But I just bought a 23’ big bend no SAS. I’m looking to put those classic Sasquatch tires/rims on.. (same ones you have) taking of the the crash bars. But do you think I’d need a lift? Or I’ll be fine as is. Would it be bad for my gears? I see you have the same set up. Thank you in advance! Very much appreciated

[@SchwayZ]

Great question. You will be fine without a lift. I did this first before I upgraded the suspension and it drove fine. I don't think you'll have issues with the gears either. I made a video when I put on the sasquatch 35s (before I added the suspension) in case you're curious kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWSuZIB6q7SUhKs

[@isabellamarino5574]

@@SchwayZ awesome! Thank you so much :)

[@RobustArid379]

I cannot ah ford the bronco maintenance!

[@Really10801]

The saggy plastic windows seem to be symbolic of the quality Ford is producing these days.

[@ralphjeffery9906]

You failed to mention the sweaty but syndrome from vinyl seats. Others did

[@SchwayZ]

I don't have vinyl seats

[@TheTommyOhh]

Dude, you are killing me. Windows don't fold. They don't have some sell phone tech that they bend. The window is vertical, not flat, causing stone chips. Turn the Bluetooth off on your phone so as it doesn't connect to unconnected or blue connect or whatever Ford calls it's tech now-a-days.

[@phillmccracken4219]

What are you talking about " everywhere we live is getting hotter and hotter"? Lol😂

[@suburbanjim66]

i made it through 5 minutes...................

[@cyclonus01]

The new Bronco is trash.

[@dagothodros641]

Exactly. Anything ford is guaranteed garbage

[@jpskhunterpittman6456]

By what you've said ,I'm going to pass! Seems to be garbage!

[@jpskhunterpittman6456]

Trying hard to convince yourself its good! It's dog water!

[@jpskhunterpittman6456]

Trying hard to convince yourself its good! It's dog water!

[@jpskhunterpittman6456]

Trying hard to convince yourself its good! It's dog water!

[@jpskhunterpittman6456]

Trying hard to convince yourself its good! It's dog water!

[@dagothodros641]

​@@jpskhunterpittman6456exactly my thinking as well....

[@Michael-hj3jg]

Sell it fast catastrophic engine failure coming soon

[@joshd79]

Sauce

[@masonmartin1464]

How so?

[@georgegeor701]

How do u feel about the break, i have a 2.3 and i feels break performance is poor

[@MrForddude4]

I'm sure the ride will be way better than the 24 year old 3/4 ton diesel truck I would be replacing. Lol

[@Chaugar]

Test drove 2 broncos, one without the sasquatch pkg and one on 35s with the SasQ pkg and the ride was night and day different for me. SasQ is a must and soak ups the bumps really well.

[@tgland02494]

You maybe too young but in 60s and 70s most cars had frameless windows and the issues you talk about were the same then but windows held up just fine

[@MrPaynejoh]

Sorry bud. I'm out. Stop with the climate lies.

[@isaac198428]

12:48 Remember that if your battery ever dies, *frameless windows need power to adjust the motor every single time you open and close the door* so be VERY careful not to break the glass as it has to clear the top of the door.

[@DarylRagland-ds1op]

Seal not door. It's frameless door

[@reiniersanchez6777]

Also the window wiggle is due to opening the window too quickly sports car windows do the same

[@hinglawrencelau5045]

any hailstorm expereienced with the soft top？

[@bronson7279]

04:00 Problem: The climate is getting hotter and hotter due to the fact that everybody drives an oversized vehicle. Solution: Buy one with an extra powerful AC.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

29:50 it's called a rollbar, it prevents people from being crushed in an accident 🤔

[@frijoles8770]

For me the only was to get good ac in my bronco is to run the max ac for 10 mins then I can lower the fan speed, anything that isn’t max doesn’t spit out cool air

[@bryanspayde5681]

I always shut off tc Gives you more control if you know how to drive.

[@DanVanDamme]

Looking to get a Bronco here in Ontario, Canada and wondering how well the soft top holds up in the snow and hail. I was considering getting the hard top and then ordering after market soft top for summers.

[@SchwayZ]

So mine is usually parked in a covered parking spot but I have driven it lots of times in the snow and rain. Never had any leaks but if you plan to park it uncovered then I could see how snow could stretch the fabric.

[@Grimace99]

That rear window sag is completely unacceptable though. That’s a big miss by Ford.

[@MrBeugh]

Everywhere we live is NOT getting hotter and hotter. At least according to actual climate scientists.

[@Ninja76100]

The science department at Trump university was severely underfunded

[@itsesmir6218]

@@Ninja76100😂 I’m 💀 science dept wasn’t the only underfunded one. Looks like English was too.

[@TheOrlobo]

You're right. It's getting colder in some places and hotter in others. But the global average is going up.

[@erikn.8626]

In Europe we have temperature records every day. Hotter And less rain

[@fabionaps]

This year in Toronto we got hardly any snow.

[@stevesmith3938]

You bought a Fiat????

[@MartinStockel-k6f]

Is your windshield made from Gorilla glass like the ones in the Wranglers? Your problems seem to fall into the FORD bucket Fix or Repair Daily. The tie rod ends are known for breaking off or bending, especially with the larger tires and wheels like you installed. Thanks for your positive and negative points. It is appreciated.

[@SchwayZ]

I was wondering that myself but I don't believe the Broncos come with the Gorilla glass like the Wrangler. I don't see it anywhere on the windshield. Thanks for watching!

[@MartinStockel-k6f]

@@SchwayZ I was not sure if Gorilla glass was available for your Bronco. Have you checked any of the windshield repair/replace shops in your area? Those chips in the glass would drive me crazy also, and if bad enough can damage the wiper blades. Thanks again for the review.

[@SchwayZ]

@user-vs7ec1wz5d yeah I don't believe it is. I haven't asked around mainly because i like the little graphics on the OEM windshield but if it ends up cracking again I may see what options they have that are stronger.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

Do your research.... The Tie Rods are designed to be the cheapest point of failure as opposed to the steering rack. Tie rods are easily replaceable, I believe it's smart engineering.