Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend 4x4 • 1.5L Turbo I3 • 8-speed automatic. Maintenance specs, intervals, and recommended products are organized here for fast service planning.
Drive Type
4x4
Body Style
SUV
Engine
1.5L Turbo I3
Data Confidence
medium
Maintenance Spec Table
| Maintenance Item | Capacity | Viscosity / Spec | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Oil Engine Oil & Lubrication | 5.60 quarts Capacity shown with filter change. | 5W-30 API SP, ILSAC GF-6, Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 | Normal: 7,500 mi / 12 mo Severe: 5,000 mi / 6 mo |
Rear Differential Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | 75W-85 API GL-5 gear oil | Normal: 60,000 mi Severe: 30,000 mi |
Transmission Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | See spec MERCON ULV | Normal: 150,000 mi Severe: 60,000 mi |
Procedure Notes
Engine Oil
Verify fill level after the turbocharged three-cylinder has warmed and settled.
Rear Differential Fluid
Off-pavement use and water exposure justify earlier axle service.
Transmission Fluid
Use only ultra-low-viscosity MERCON ULV fluid.
Recommended Products
Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30
engine oil
Motorcraft • engine-oil
Why we like it: Straightforward Ford-leaning recommendation for the Bronco Sport turbo powertrain.
Origin: manual
Recommendation confidence: low
Source reference: Curated SmartGarageHQ vehicle and product import
SEVERE GEAR Synthetic EP Gear Lube 75W-85
rear differential fluid
AMSOIL • gear-oil • 75W-85
Fit: Matches the required 75W-85 differential-fluid viscosity and meets API GL-5 differential requirements and API GL-5.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s severe-duty gear-oil line.
Compatibility: Use in differentials that require API GL-5/MT-1 • MIL-PRF-2105E • SAE J2360 • Ford XY-75W85-QL • GM 19300457, 19418501, 92184900, 19369842 • Ram 68210057AB, 68083381AA, 68364258AA, 68232947AB, 68378949AA, 05136035AC • Toyota Genuine Gear Oil LT, 08885-02506
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Signature Series Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Ultra-Low-Viscosity
transmission fluid
AMSOIL • transmission-fluid
Fit: Matches the required Ford MERCON ULV transmission spec.
Why we like it: Stays within the required ultra-low-viscosity transmission-fluid category.
Compatibility: Use in applications that require Ford MERCON ULV • GM DEXRON ULV
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: medium
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30
engine oil
AMSOIL • engine-oil • 5W-30
Fit: Matches the factory 5W-30 viscosity requirement and meets the required API SP engine-oil spec and the required ILSAC GF-6 spec.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s flagship engine-oil family.
Compatibility: Use in vehicles that require API SP (Resource Conserving), ILSAC GF-6A, GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, Honda HTO-06, or Ford WSS-M2C946-A, WSS-M2C946-B1, and WSS-M2C961-A1.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
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