Universal Spare Parts — All Vehicles
Belts & Hoses
- Serpentine belt — correct fitment for your engine (2.3T or 2.7T)
- Upper and lower radiator hoses
- Heater hoses — 1 set
Fluids
- Engine oil — 2 extra quarts 5W-30 full synthetic (Motorcraft preferred)
- Coolant — 1 gallon pre-mixed or concentrate + distilled water
- Brake fluid — DOT 4
- Power steering fluid — if equipped with hydraulic assist
- ATF — Motorcraft MERCON LV; do not substitute
- Gear oil — 75W-140 synthetic, 1 quart
Filters & Ignition
- Fuel filter — check service interval; EcoBoost engines are sensitive to fuel quality
- Spark plugs — full set (the 2.3T uses iridium plugs; check your spec)
- Ignition coils — carry one spare if your mileage is high
Fasteners & Hardware
- Assorted bolts, nuts, and washers — metric focus; the 6G is metric throughout
- Cotter pins — assorted
- Safety wire
- Modular bumper anchor pins — 4x (see below)
6G Bronco — Vehicle-Specific Spares
The 6G's failure signature is different from a 30-year-old truck. The drivetrain is reliable. The trail annoyances are structural and sealing-related: soft tops, bumper pins, and EcoBoost boost plumbing. Build the list around those and carry the right fluids.
Fluid Reference
- 2.3T engine oil: 5W-30 full synthetic (Motorcraft preferred)
- 2.7T engine oil: 5W-30 full synthetic (Motorcraft preferred)
- Front Dana 44 (Sasquatch): 75W-140 synthetic gear oil
- Rear Dana 44: 75W-140 synthetic gear oil
- Transfer case: Motorcraft MERCON LV ATF — do not substitute
What to Check Before You Go
Inspect the intercooler hose connections at the charge pipe before any trip involving extended trail use. The lower hose is the one that pops off — squeeze the hose where it meets the charge pipe and feel for any looseness. If there's any play, tighten the factory clamp or replace it with a T-bolt clamp before you leave.
Run the soft top through one full open/close cycle in the driveway. Check the zipper on the rear window specifically. Spray Gear Aid lubricant on the zipper teeth and work it through the full travel while it's cool and relaxed. A zipper that's stiff in the driveway will fail on a hot dusty trail.
Pull the fuse diagram for your 6G and photograph it. Locate the soft top motor fuse, roof latch fuse, and fuel pump relay before the trip so you're not searching the panel in the dark at a campsite.
The 6G's most common trail annoyances are soft top leaks and modular bumper pin failures. Neither is a strand — they're inconveniences. The EcoBoost intercooler hose blow-off is the closest thing to a real failure, and a $5 hose clamp fixes it preemptively. Carry the OBDII scanner and the right fluids; the rest of the list is a confidence kit.