2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT towing

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Normal
7,500–12,500 mi(12,000–20,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi(8,000–12,000 km)
Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi(5,000–8,000 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operationExtended engine idling
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-joints.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGEREQUIRED message appearing in theinformation display.
•Example 1: The OIL CHANGEREQUIRED message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The OIL CHANGEREQUIRED message has not comeon, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi(48,000 km) (for example, theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor was resetat 25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Performthe engine air filter replacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)Short Trips that do not allow the engine to get to operating temperature causing fueldilution and an increase of the engine oil level
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.1Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
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Cornering Lamps...........................................88Crash and Breakdown Information.......275Automatic Crash Shutoff................................275Post Impact Braking..........................................275Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......56Creating a MyKey............................................67Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........355Cross Traffic Alert.........................................231Cruise Control................................................210Cruise Control Indicators.............................211Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control..............................................80Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl............................................................80Cup Holders....................................................163Cup Holder Precautions...................................163Customer Information...............................420Radio Frequency CertificationLabels................................................................424
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Data Privacy......................................................18Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps..............................................................87Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............87Digital Radio..................................................359Directing the Flow of Air.............................129Direction Indicators.......................................88Doors and Locks.............................................70Driver Alert......................................................224Driver and Passenger Airbags...................50Driver Knee Airbag.........................................54Driving Aids....................................................224Driving Economically..................................267Driving Hints..................................................260Off-Road Driving...............................................260DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....87See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................87
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Electric Parking Brake.................................194
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............498Emergency Call Limitations.......................59Emergency Call Requirements.................59Emergency Call System Data.....................21Emission Law................................................494Enabling Remote Start...............................125End User License Agreement.................469Engine Block Heater....................................168Engine Coolant Check...............................290Engine Emission Control............................179Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................77Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -1.5L EcoBoost™........................................343Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................344Engine Oil Check..........................................288Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5LEcoBoost™.................................................288Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................288Engine Specifications - 1.5LEcoBoost™.................................................339Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................339Entertainment...............................................374Environment.....................................................22EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................194Essential Towing Checks..........................256Event Data.........................................................19Export Unique Options.............................495Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................126Exterior Mirrors................................................94
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Fastening the Seatbelts...............................42Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................469Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................332Floor Mats.......................................................267Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................87Ford Protect..................................................409
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Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........84Rear Wiper BladesSee: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......300Recalling a Preset Position........................151Recommended Towing Weights...........255Refueling..........................................................176Remote Control..............................................60Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................125Remote Start Limitations..........................125Remote Start Precautions.........................125Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................126Remote Start..................................................125Remote Start Settings................................126Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............307Replacement PartsRecommendation....................................468Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................65Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................140Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................422Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates............................................................422Restarting the Engine..................................170Resuming the Set Speed............................211Roadside Assistance..................................269Roadside Emergencies..............................269Rollover Warning.........................................420Roof Racks and Load Carriers................246Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................267Running Out of Fuel.....................................174
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Safety Canopy™............................................55Safety Precautions.......................................173Satellite Radio...............................................361Saving a Preset Position.............................151Scheduled Maintenance.............................411Seatbelt Extensions.......................................47Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................44Seatbelt Reminder........................................45Seatbelts............................................................41Principle of Operation.........................................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................45Seats...................................................................141Security...............................................................77Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 1.5LEcoBoost™..................................................241Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................242Service Data......................................................19Settings Data...................................................20Settings...........................................................393Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlGap..................................................................217Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed.............................................................216Setting the Blower Motor Speed............129Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........210Setting the Temperature...........................129Setting the Trail Control Speed..............201Side Airbags.....................................................53Sitting in the Correct Position...................141Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................326Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................332Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................417Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................210Speed Sign Recognition............................234Stability Control............................................199Principle of Operation......................................199Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................165Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................166Starting and Stopping the Engine..........165General Information..........................................165Steering...........................................................236Steering Wheel................................................23Stopping the Engine....................................170Storage.............................................................163Cup Holders..........................................................163Glasses Holder....................................................164Glove Compartment.........................................163Map Pocket...........................................................164Under Seat Storage...........................................163SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................96
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Sun Visors.........................................................95Supplementary Restraints System.........49Principle of Operation........................................49Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off...........................................................215Switching Air Conditioning On andOff...................................................................128Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off......................................................91Switching Auto-Start-Stop On andOff....................................................................170Switching Climate Control On andOff...................................................................128Switching Cruise Control On andOff...................................................................210Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control........................................219Switching Intelligent Mode On andOff....................................................................221Switching Lane Centering On andOff...................................................................219Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff...................................................................128Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff...................................................................128Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off...................................................149Switching Recirculated Air On andOff...................................................................128Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff...................................................................129Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................129Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off......................................................81Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff...................................................................129Switching Trail Control On and Off.......201Symbols Glossary...........................................15Symbols Used on Your Vehicle..................15SYNC™ 3........................................................365General Information.........................................365SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................395
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............339
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.......................................................420The Mediation and ArbitrationProgram.........................................................421Third Party Software CopyrightAcknowledgment.....................................424Tire Care...........................................................313Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........327TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................311Towing a Trailer............................................254Towing Points - 1.5L EcoBoost™............272Towing Points - 2.0L EcoBoost™..........273Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................258Towing.............................................................254Traction Control............................................198Principle of Operation......................................198Trail Control Indicators..............................202Trail Control....................................................201Trail Control – Troubleshooting...................202Trail Control – Troubleshooting.............202Trail Control – InformationMessages.........................................................202Trailer Sway Control...................................255Transmission..................................................182Transporting the Vehicle...........................272
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Under Hood Fuse Box................................276Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box.........276Identifying the Fuses in the Under HoodFuse Box............................................................277Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box............276Under Hood Overview - 1.5LEcoBoost™.................................................286Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................287Under Seat Storage.....................................163Locating the Under Seat StorageCompartment.................................................163USB Ports.........................................................157Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................189Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................68Using Snow Chains.....................................326Using Stability Control..............................200
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