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My BB has the Dual Zone System. So fan only goes to 1.
And yes, I realize I can turn HVAC off, but past vehicles you could keep the ambient temp constant without the fan blowing; ie, 0 setting (nice in cold climes).
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1) I would welcome a slightly more aggressive, sporty, off-road racing type of look with a more aerodynamic appearance, especially the windshield.
2) Add a manual transmission 2.7L V6 engine option.
3) Improve towing capacity north of 4000 pounds, at least in one trim package.
4) Offer the black performance cloth seats that my F150 Sport trim has.
5) Relocate the parking brake, switch or lever, so it’s by the manual shifter.
 

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Unlikely to happen but I would love a one piece body color hardtop with lots of insulation for sound deadening. It can still be removable but eliminates most of the issues I have with the MIC top.
 

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1. Cloth seats at least as an option on more than the Base and the Heritage.
2. Saddle-colored leather like on the Heritage Limited.
3. Better interior materials.
4. More painted hardtop options. Velocity blue Bronco with a Wimbledon White top, anyone?
5. 4A available across the board, regardless of Squatch.
6. Inexpensive, naturally-aspirated 4-cyl and V6 options.
 
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Longer design cycles = Lower costs
Shorter design cycles = Wasteful
Mid-cycle enhancements = Really wasteful

I'd like to see no changes for 10+ years. Use that tooling until it's worn out, and build cheaper spare parts. I know my opinion is in the minority and that's ok.
I agree, why is everyone clamoring for a refresh. Why not focus on fixing all the things that are jacked up.
 

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Speaking of which, as has been mentioned here many times over the years (and with or without a refresh) they need to offer a Bronco pickup. Not for me, but for the enthusiasts who are salivating at the idea. I see an awful lot of Gladiators out there and Ford should be competing with them.
Agreed, but there better be a 2-door. I'd own a Gladiator if there were a 2-door version with a slightly longer bed (5.5' - 6' would be perfect), and wouldn't need my problematic F150 or my JL.

A full size Bronco!
Nah, it's plenty big as it is. I was amazed the other day when I parked my JL next to one.

I agree, why is everyone clamoring for a refresh. Why not focus on fixing all the things that are jacked up.
This. Minor cosmetics, iron out the issues entirely.
 

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I agree, why is everyone clamoring for a refresh. Why not focus on fixing all the things that are jacked up.
Because program and marketing directors need to justify their existence.

"Fixes? We don't need no stinkin' fixes! Update the design! Update the design! Do it quicker, I have 34 weeks of vacation coming up and no proxy during my absence. Can we leverage AI? I hear AI is something we need to look at. I saw this article while goofing off on LinkedIn about a new technology that doesn't actually exist- we should use it for this! Look at this MS Project timeline that I butchered because I don't know how task dependencies work. According to my schedule, we can be done 17 weeks ago! Cost? Things cost money? I projected $0.17 for this in the annual budget, so make sure our suppliers understand that! If they aren't eternally grateful for this opportunity, I'll slap them on the no-bid list as a punishment and send them a SCATHING EMAIL IN ALL CAPS WITH A MINIMUM OF FOUR EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!! KTHX BYE [out of office message]"
 

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I know it'd likely be difficult to implement with a removable top, but figure out a way to have a camera rear view mirror option in the Braptor
 

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I know it'd likely be difficult to implement with a removable top, but figure out a way to have a camera rear view mirror option in the Braptor
It can easily be integrated with the third brake light. It won't matter then whether the top is on or off.
 
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I agree, why is everyone clamoring for a refresh. Why not focus on fixing all the things that are jacked up.
I messed up and forgot to add a poll and could not figure out how after the
opening post. All the fake you tube videos show the Bronco reworked the past 2 years so I wanted to ask if that’s what the community actually wants.

I like the Bronco as is and hope any updates are really fixes not just a change for the sake of change.
I think most of the posts in this thread are saying the same thing. We love how the Bronco looks, don’t change that but tweets are needed, mostly interior related.
 

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