Free Wheeling Package Debuts for 2025 Bronco

[Kevin Scarbel]

If this is us getting a good look at the MY25 Broncos, doesn't seem like much has changed at all.
Still holding out hope for a hybrid option! Fingers crossed we find out in a few more days...

Until the arrival of solid state batteries*, the next real step forward if all pans out, I would refrain from buying a hybrid (or EV).

*FYI, my friends at Toyota are planning for 745-mile EV range with solid state batteries. The challenge now is developing mass production methods.

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[heavyD]

If this is us getting a good look at the MY25 Broncos, doesn't seem like much has changed at all.
Still holding out hope for a hybrid option! Fingers crossed we find out in a few more days...

What we know of so far.

-Color matched MOD tops
-Digital Instrument Cluster
-Rear Vents

What year has had this many changes to date? This seems pretty significant outside of a styling overhaul. Hybrid isn't coming this year and who knows when at this point.

 

[351W-Bronco]

Saw this at my local dealer this morning. Personally not a fan, but if it floats your boat, it will be distinctive.

 

[Mrjay804]

This is what a proper Free Wheeling looks like IMO. Ford really dropped the ball. The aftermarket world can produce it so there's truly no excuse. It's like Ford applied a cheap Amazon vinyl. The really sad thing is we get fewer choices for individuality 45 years later and the ability to have more options is a fraction of the cost to produce now thanks to technology

 

[HotLap]

Not really a fan, but to each their own. That grille looks out of place, stands out in a bad way (same with door handles).

 

[RagnarKon]

The really sad thing is we get fewer choices for individuality 45 years later and the ability to have more options is a fraction of the cost to produce now thanks to technology

Yeah... unfortunately a side-effect of global market competition.

In the 1950s all the way to the early 1980s there was a big "you can have your vehicle your way". Nearly every option was a la carte, tons of color options, etc. Definitely wish we had that now. I personally really liked the Tu-Tone Broncos/trucks Ford had back then.

But all that went away with the foreign manufacturers showed up with lower prices and forced a new level of financial fitness.

 

[29AGAIN]

Well, I wanted an analog styled tach and Ford has delivered one!!!

I’ll keep dreaming and ask for a Ford Accessories kit to retrofit, be it a new dash cluster, or ideally, just a software package (ala the performance tune). First in line to buy one.

oh, and since it was discussed, my preference would be for the tach to be on the right

 

[jrollo7]

New Ford Bronco Free Wheeling Package Brings Vibrant Look to Trails

• New Free Wheeling appearance package for 2025 Bronco adds modernized heritage and sunset-inspired design touches that pay tribute to Ford’s Free Wheeling vehicles from the ‘70s and ‘80s
• Based on the popular Bronco Big Bend with high performance Sasquatch off-road package, Bronco Free Wheeling provides accessibility and capability to go with its style
• 2025 Bronco Free Wheeling is available with a standard soft top, an optional molded-in-color removable hardtop, or premium Shadow Black painted roof

DEARBORN, Mich., October 8, 2024 – The new 2025 Bronco Free Wheeling appearance package has arrived with a burst of red, orange, and yellow style inspired by Ford’s Free Wheeling trucks, vans and Broncos of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

From the late 1970s to the early 1980s, the Free Wheeling package was available for the Ford F-100, F-150, Bronco, Econoline van, and added graphics with red, orange and yellow gradients, painted steel wheels, and black finishes on the grilles, mirrors, and bumpers. Inside the vehicle featured red and orange pin striping on the dash and seat stitching.

The 2025 Bronco Free Wheeling honors that vibrant and confident style.

“Bronco has always been about fun and capability since day one and Free Wheeling’s looks kick that up a notch with its sunset inspired beach vibes,” said Steve Gilmore, Ford Vehicle Personalization chief designer. “We’ve modernized the new Bronco Free Wheeling in line with today’s fashion and graphic trends, including seats that mimic the color palette of the exterior stripes and unique pops of color that come together in an optimistic way.”

The 2025 Bronco Free Wheeling is available as an optional appearance package for the Big Bend trim, adding reflective red, orange, and yellow graphics on the body sides, body color door handles, and an Iconic Silver grille with a red “BRONCO” wordmark.

The Free Wheeling includes standard 17-inch gloss-black steel wheels, while the optional Sasquatch package (pictured) adds 17-inch gloss-black wheels with a machined lip that includes red pockets. All Bronco Free Wheeling SUVs feature unique seats with a mix of Marine-Grade Vinyl and fabric upholstery.

Along with the return of Free Wheeling, an optional premium Shadow Black painted roof is available, along with the standard soft top and available molded-in-color removable hardtop.


Look The Part with New Free Wheeling Merchandise Line

To celebrate the launch of the new Bronco Free Wheeling package, Ford is also launching a line of merchandise inspired by the package’s distinctive graphics. The collection puts the sunset-inspired style of the Free Wheeling package on full display, with several t-shirts, hats, and even a bomber-style jacket and insulated vest. Fans of the Free Wheeling package can visit the Ford online merchandise store to see more.

The 2025 Bronco Free Wheeling will be available in January 2025.

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