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Big, bold, and ready for adventure, the 2024 Ford Bronco can handle whatever's on the agenda. Whether you're crawling over rocks, crossing riverbeds, or driving between campsites, the Bronco – available with two or four doors – brings rugged capability to the job. Here's what you need to know about the Bronco's adventure-focused capabilities. more 2024 Ford Bronco Plenty of Horsepower The Bronco is available with three powertrains, each of which offers plenty of horsepower. A 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine offers 300 horsepower, and an optional twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 engine delivers 330 horsepower. The Bronco Raptor runs on a 3-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine with 418 horsepower. Seven different driving modes, including Slippery, Sand/Snow, and Mud/Ruts, optimize the Bronco's performance in various conditions. Depending on which configuration you're driving, the Bronco has a maximum towing capacity of anywhere from 3,500 to 4,500 pounds. Trail-Ready Features The Bronco has features that make it easy to ramp up outdoor adventure, including optional 35-inch mud terrain tires and available steel bash plate protection, which guards the undercarriage of the vehicle when driving over rugged surfaces. Trail Control serves as a form of off-road cruise control for low-speed crawling, allowing you to focus on the scenery. The Bronco Trail App puts curated trail maps and topographic maps at your fingertips. Certain off-roading features, like Trail Turn Assist and front-locking and rear-locking differential, which boost traction, can be easily engaged or disengaged from the dash. Sway-bar disconnect, another available feature that boosts traction, can also be easily controlled from the dash. On-the-Road Technology This rugged vehicle is also equipped with helpful technology, including an available 360-degree camera that gives you a full view of your surroundings and makes parking easier. The Bronco's 12-inch touchscreen runs on SYNC 4, which is Ford's onboard infotainment and communication system. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot are all standard, and built-in navigation is available as an upgrade. Interior Innovation The Bronco's interior is also built to support adventure. Frameless doors are easy to remove, and a rack built into the top of the dashboard offers space for mounting smartphones. Grab handles on the center console and the dash make it easy to climb in and out. Special storage panels built onto the backs of both front seats make it possible to secure water bottles, flashlights, and other outdoor gear. The interior of the Bronco is durable, comfortable, and easy to maintain. Rubberized floor mats with drain plugs can be washed with a basic garden hose and come standard on certain Bronco models. This SUV can be had with either a soft top or a hard top. When it comes to adventure, there's no better vehicle than the Ford Bronco. When you're ready to test drive the Bronco, come see us at Auffenberg Ford Belleville in Belleville, IL.

Regular maintenance is essential for your Ford, as it ensures that your car is always in good condition. As your Ford dealer, we'd like to tell you more about some of the types of Ford maintenance we can perform. Check out some prime examples of vital regular maintenance to maintain your Ford’s longevity, and learn how Auffenberg Ford of Belleville can help. more Oil Change Regular oil changes are the core of your vehicle’s routine maintenance. Depending on your Ford model, your engine may use either regular or synthetic oil. Your car manual lists the type of oil used and its replacement time. On average, regular oil needs replacement every 5,000 miles, while synthetic oil should be replaced every 10,000 miles. Oil is essential for your engine, as it lubricates all the moving parts, reduces engine deposits, and prevents rust. Older oil gradually degrades and becomes slower-moving and sludge-like due to impurities absorbed by the oil over time. During an oil change, we test the old oil to reveal any hidden issues, and then we drain it and refill the engine with fresh oil. We then replace the oil filter to ensure that the new oil moves more freely. Air Filter Replacement Your Ford has two air filters: the engine air filter and the cabin air filter. The engine air filter is installed behind the radiator grille and removes dirt and other debris from the air so only clean air enters the engine. The cabin air filter performs a similar function, but it strains out harmful particles before they enter the cabin. Both filters will eventually become clogged with dirt and need replacement. A dirty engine air filter reduces the amount of air in your engine. Air is vital for engine performance, as combustion requires a 14:1 mix of air to fuel. A lack of air will turn your engine fuel-rich, and this will damage the spark plugs and can lead to engine stalling and eventual damage. A dirty cabin air filter can allow pollen and other allergens into the cabin. We can quickly replace either filter while you wait. Tire Rotations Tire tread slowly wears down due to abrasion with the surface, and a lower tread depth increases braking distance and reduces road handling. In addition, worn tread increases fuel consumption as your engine has to work harder to make the tires move at the desired speed. Rotating your tires reduces wear and tear by moving each tire to a different position. Tires develop particular wear patterns if they remain in the same position, and constant wear increases the chances of leaks or a blowout. Moving the tires to other positions allows each tire to wear out at a relatively similar rate, which prolongs tire life. These are only a few of the types of maintenance we can provide. Contact us today at Auffenberg Ford, Inc. in Belleville, IL.