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Used 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews

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Bronco Sport Outer Bank

Gary, Baton Rouge, LA, 01/06/2022
updated 01/16/2024
Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful

I bought my Bronco Sport Outer Bank September 20, 2021 and I love it. I traded in my 2019 Ranger XLT and the Bronco Sport is a better sized vehicle for me plus it is more fun to drive than the Bronco Sport. I have had many compliments on the looks of my Bronco Sport which is white with the black top. I was a little concerned that a 3-cylinder engine at 181 HP wouldn't have much power but I was definitely wrong. It has plenty of power. The seats are comfortable and the ride is very good for a short wheel based SUV. On a recent trip of 2,500 miles including city miles, I got 28.8 MPG. I was driving 75 MPH on the highway so I was quite pleased with the mileage and that trip was done with the "Normal" setting, not "Economy". I now have 21,000 miles on my Ford Bronco Sport and I am averaging 27.5 MPG with mixed driving on the highway and in the city using actual gas used, not the internal gauge. I am very pleased with the overall MPG and my Bronco Sport is a lot of fun to drive. I have had no issues and I am still very happy with my Bronco Sport and I would highly recommend the Bronco Sport.

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HORRIBLE QUALITY WINDSHIELD

Karina, Buckeye, AZ, 08/02/2021
Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful

I absolutely love my Ford Bronco Sport. I've had it for six months now and have replaced the windshield THREE TIMES!!! Any little pebble that could be a chip is actually a crack that runs pretty much across the glass. This is definitely an issue that Ford needs to address. I've spoken with my service advisor and he had nothing to say. This should be a recall. I cannot keep claiming poor quality windshields to be repaired by my insurance. RECALL THESE WINDSHIELDS!

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Too many recalls

Vee, Cleveland, TX, 06/17/2021
updated 12/18/2023
Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful

The car is extremely sensitive and changes gears so easily just accidentally rubbing up against it. My car has a told of 3 recalls and I have to be inconvenience with either not having a car for days or paying for rental, All this due to manufacturing issues.

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Still over the moon

BB’s new mom, Luttrell, TN, 11/21/2021
Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Everyone’s needs are different and for me, Bronco Sport Outer Banks is excellent “dog mom” little SUV. It also helped that my experiences with George Coleman Ford in Travelers Rest, SC made it particularly stress-free (I haven’t bought a brand new car from a dealership in many years, so I was leery). It’s nice interacting with people that don’t use high-pressure tactics and that honor their words (thanks Chase and Gerald!). I’m still discovering little “bells and whistles” everyday that I didn’t realize I wanted or needed (like auto sensing on/off of high beams). The temps are cooling quickly and I live in the country, so things like remote start and remembering your climate settings (heated seats, steering wheel) all really nice in the morning for doggie day care drop-off. My Bronco handles my 1/4 mile gravel driveway (obscured with leaves in some sections) with ease - happily takes on mountain roads and switchbacks with ease. The one “wish” is that I still haven’t figured out how to save some of my preferred defaults (likely user error - definitely not a show stopper). Enjoy!

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Ford needs to pay for brake noise

Him, New London, MN, 10/28/2022
Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
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We have had our outerbamks since Jan and started having brake noise before the 1000 mile mark. Have been given a million excuses and no fix. They may operate fine but the noise is embarrassing when you are backing up. Oh wait that's a new excuse safety feature back up alarm in sure I'll hear that soon. Ford should man up and fix this issue. As for me it'll be the last ford I buy. If they won't fix a small problem what happens if you have a major issue?

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