Photo: Shiskamba of the Bronco Sport Forum
Recalled twice and not capable of sustaining off-road shenanigans without overheating the twin-clutch power transfer unit, the Bronco Sport isn’t fooling anyone. It’s basically the Escape with squared-off styling and a desirable nameplate across the front grille and liftgate, which is perfectly fine because crossovers are selling better than ever.
The disease that shall not be named and worldwide semiconductor crisis are tough for everyone in the automotive industry, and the Ford Motor Company needs to sell more stuff to break even or profit during these challenging times. Be that as it may, the Blue Oval won't win any fans or customers with the official accessory we'll cover today.
Part number VM1PZ-16C630-A in the Bronco Sport accessories catalog is a hood scoop that requires 3M double-sided tape and adhesive to install. This “aggressive styling element” isn’t functional, though. The opening doesn’t lead to the engine compartment, which is where you’ll find a three-cylinder turbo on every Bronco Sport except for the Badlands trim.
Shiskamba of the Bronco Sport Forum has captured a hood-scooped model in the wild, and many people in the thread agree that non-functional scoops are frivolous. The satin-black finish over Shadow Black paint doesn’t help either. “It looks cool, but it’s just a trim piece. More interested in someone doing a performance setup for actual gains,” said a fellow forum member.
In Ford’s defense, there are a few interesting accessories in the catalog. The door moldings, for example, protect your doors from denting and dinging. The fender flares add a little beefiness to the Bronco Sport, and the molded splash guards are worth your attention too. The Dearborn-headquartered automaker further offers a paint protection package that consists of urethane film for the leading edge of the hood and front fenders as well as dash cams.
Almost $2,000 costlier than the Escape, the Bronco Sport is available from $26,820 excluding destination charge. Manufactured in Mexico at the same facility where Ford will produce the Maverick compact pickup truck, the all-wheel-driven crossover is available in a total of four trim levels: Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and the 2.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Badlands.
Part number VM1PZ-16C630-A in the Bronco Sport accessories catalog is a hood scoop that requires 3M double-sided tape and adhesive to install. This “aggressive styling element” isn’t functional, though. The opening doesn’t lead to the engine compartment, which is where you’ll find a three-cylinder turbo on every Bronco Sport except for the Badlands trim.
Shiskamba of the Bronco Sport Forum has captured a hood-scooped model in the wild, and many people in the thread agree that non-functional scoops are frivolous. The satin-black finish over Shadow Black paint doesn’t help either. “It looks cool, but it’s just a trim piece. More interested in someone doing a performance setup for actual gains,” said a fellow forum member.
In Ford’s defense, there are a few interesting accessories in the catalog. The door moldings, for example, protect your doors from denting and dinging. The fender flares add a little beefiness to the Bronco Sport, and the molded splash guards are worth your attention too. The Dearborn-headquartered automaker further offers a paint protection package that consists of urethane film for the leading edge of the hood and front fenders as well as dash cams.
Almost $2,000 costlier than the Escape, the Bronco Sport is available from $26,820 excluding destination charge. Manufactured in Mexico at the same facility where Ford will produce the Maverick compact pickup truck, the all-wheel-driven crossover is available in a total of four trim levels: Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and the 2.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Badlands.
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