2025 Bronco Refresh? Do I wait or buy now?

[heavyD]

Concur with the others, we've seen facelifted mules for the Bronco Sport and Maverick being tested, nothing for the Bronco, and being that they'd announce a refresh in September/October, means it probably isn't coming for 2025 unfortunately. I imagine they'll replace Velocity Blue with Atlas Blue, and maybe offer body color-matched hardtops as an option, otherwise I expect nothing big.

To be fair the Bronco Sport is getting a new dash and all the mules I have seen are the new Wildtrak trim level so clearly they have to hide that. I don't think the Bronco is getting an all-new dashboard nor an all new trim. The Bronco updates will be much more subtle not requiring test mules.

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[HotdogThud]

My question to the Bronco nation

 

[LCW]

With sales slowing down I wouldn't be surprised if they start reducing options to streamline manufacturing and even maybe scrapping a trim level.

What they need is to bring back the base model and have more affordable options.

 

[JB 208]

We’ve had our Bronco for 2-1/2 years now and still love it. The only major thing I’d change is a larger tow capacity. Unless Ford is willing to up to 4,500-5,000 lbs across the board, I wouldn’t want a different Bronco. So if you see the one you want and you’ve done your research, you probably aren’t going to be disappointed. Like another said, it’s smiles not miles per gallon!

 

[mllango]

Thanks to everyone for all the great feedback and insight and for giving me the slight nudge I needed to enjoy today because tomorrow isn't promised.

 

[HotdogThud]

Thanks to everyone for all the great feedback and insight and for giving me the slight nudge I needed to enjoy today because tomorrow isn't promised.

also, my post above was in jest in case that wasn't obvious. We don't talk about the Bronco N****n around these parts. That's puffy vest territory.

 

[Poppavein]

I'm not so sure there is any need for a refresh, nothing to be gained. Subtle or not so subtle tweaking, I wouldn't be surprised to see the disappearance of a trim level, or less combinations to order within trims.

Yes, like all have 12” screens now.
And I didn’t order upgraded wheels and wondered what the hub bub about BD steelies were. Apparently those have been dropped and everyone gets the “upgraded” wheels.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Yes, like all have 12” screens now.
And I didn’t order upgraded wheels and wondered what the hub bub about BD steelies were. Apparently those have been dropped and everyone gets the “upgraded” wheels.

I don't understand the love of steel wheels, they never used to be desired, just a base to put a hubcap over unless it was a cop car.

At somepoint they became nostalgic, or cool to run them bare, I don't know, I don't get it, but to each their own.

For clarification, I'm talking the basic black steelies with nothing on them. I do like the classic white ones with the dog dishes on them.

 

[dgorsett]

It seems Ford is on a six year refresh with most models, Bronco may be different. The OG went 11 years with only minor changes, '68. '70, '73, and '76. With Sport trim, Mod 44 Front, Auto and PS and
Disk Brakes. Seems we're on the same track here, drop Base, 12" Screen, no Cloth, upgraded IP, no non Sas 4A. Now that I write it down I see in the old days you gained features now we lose more than we gain.

 

[Laddyaddy19]

There should be info on the 2025’s in a few weeks from what I’ve heard. 2024 Sasquatch has the upgraded steering, which would make the biggest difference for me. I don’t expect much changes to the appearance but maybe there will be more options available that were supposed to be available for the launch, such as a painted top. I love my Bronco and the only thing that would tempt me to get a different one is an “affordable” v8 option.

 

[Bronco_MI]

Definitely wait! There is going to be a SFA edition with a 500 hp V8 and 37’s standard. It’s called the Clydesdale.

Funny! My sources tell me there is a prototype model Ford is testing in the desert in AZ code named - the Warthog. That is a true story!

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

We’ve had our Bronco for 2-1/2 years now and still love it. The only major thing I’d change is a larger tow capacity. Unless Ford is willing to up to 4,500-5,000 lbs across the board, I wouldn’t want a different Bronco. So if you see the one you want and you’ve done your research, you probably aren’t going to be disappointed. Like another said, it’s smiles not miles per gallon!

I think if they compete with Wrangler, the required axle will only be on Badlands and maybe Wildtrack.

My guess is for simplification of options - front lockers only on Badlands and maybe Wildtrack (and Raptor). A lift and tire only version of Sasquatch on Big Bend, Black Diamond and Outer Banks.

Look at the way Jeep limits their trims for production efficiency, and expect the same.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

I just want a physical "screen off" button

 

[DriveAllNight]

I don't think there is anyway Ford can be profitable with a V8 in a Bronco. They stuffed one in the F150 Tremor, I wonder if people are choosing that over the ecoboost, I wouldn't.

I'm a child of the 70s I 'get' the V8, but, technology has come a long way, I'll take the ecoBoost every time.

I think that actual take rate on a V8 would be a lot less than the people who say they want it. I believe Stellantis discontinued the 392, so what does that say?

Just my two cents ...

 

[DriveAllNight]

I think if they compete with Wrangler, the required axle will only be on Badlands and maybe Wildtrack.

My guess is for simplification of options - front lockers only on Badlands and maybe Wildtrack (and Raptor). A lift and tire only version of Sasquatch on Big Bend, Black Diamond and Outer Banks.

Look at the way Jeep limits their trims for production efficiency, and expect the same.

Lights before lockers!!!
That doesn't add up for me.

What might make sense is ordering an off road package , (skids, rails, beadllock capable rims)
And still have the Sasquatch package.
So you can do one or the other or both within some trims.

Which then probably could lead to the combination of some trims, as long as the equipment packages allow you to go in either direction.

I can also see Ford limiting 1 engine selection for all trims, with maybe the exception of a manual Badlands and the V6 automatic.

That could free up space for another Bronco trim with better specs for weight, hauling/ towing, geared a little bit better for camping, hunting, fishing, outdoor sports, and overlanding.

Bottom line, Ford has made 10 trims with a lot of overlap between most of them. I get it, the Bronco was new, they wanted/needed to see what the actual purchasing trends were going to be. But now they need to better define the trims, and make the selection make sense to the average buyer.

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