2026 Bronco Badlands - First Impressions (and Changes vs. 2023 Badlands)

[TherinWhitten]

"We are going to cut even more corners, and charge you another 10k USD for last years same build." Ouch Ford stop.

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[rmc523]

I did further research on this. They removed the auto dim mirror on bandlands starting in sept of 2025. Apparently to get it back it costs like $300 you have to swap the top wiring harness across the inner windshield and get the mirror.

If you get the 334A lux package i would think the mid is included in that......

That's ridiculous.

 

[jdru66]

That's ridiculous.

I agree if I pay north of 60K it best have the auto dim mirror this is not 1996. I also HATE the grab bars. I like the idea of them but they need to do it how f150 and wrangler has them where they are not obstructing view.

the 2026 is a step backwards for bronco.

 

[MWILD]

I took some pics of a 2026 OBX Black Edition at my local dealership. Looks like a parts bin edition, with a mix of Black diamond and Wildtrack.

 

[jdru66]

I took some pics of a 2026 OBX Black Edition at my local dealership. Looks like a parts bin edition, with a mix of Black diamond and Wildtrack.

crazy auto dim rearview mirror on that but not one i looked at badlands 74k msrp

 

[The Pope]

Looks like the "Bean Counters" gained even more control over the design than the Marketing Group.

#FoMoCo ...... This Was/Is a BAD Mistake which should be corrected!!!!

 

[rubber_ducky]

Certainly not all good news here.
That said, as someone who is waiting for their own [avalanche, 4dr, 7MT] non-sas badlands, I’m thrilled with the wheels. Both from a style and color perspective.

 

[rubber_ducky]

I took some pics of a 2026 OBX Black Edition at my local dealership. Looks like a parts bin edition, with a mix of Black diamond and Wildtrack.

Aren’t some of the available wheels dealer installed options? I suspect that in these cases, the vehicles ship with these steelies and the dealer does a tire swap.

 

[TheAaronPerry]

I really want to retro fit those grab handles on my '22

 

[F-Spot]

Jeep is coming out with 392 Willy's for likely sub 60k while Ford keeps pushing MSRP higher while deleting options.

Edit to correct: looks like the Willy's 392 is actually starting around the 70k mark. While the Bronco doesn't need a V8, it would be nice to have the option for one...at least for the nostalgia.

 

[Imaginary Friend]

"We are going to cut even more corners, and charge you another 10k USD for last years same build." Ouch Ford stop.

THIS. They've nearly killed my interest entirely on this product.

And, yay, yet another all-black wheel. So much for my interest in the base BL wheels, I like the design and the thought of them in a glossy gray....

Willys 392, eh????

 

[Wyld2dr]

Tires look a bit undersized for those SAS flares, but nothing some new rubber won’t fix!

Going to the standard flares tricks the eye for a lot less money.

 

[jdru66]

Jeep is coming out with 392 Willy's for likely sub 60k while Ford keeps pushing MSRP higher while deleting options.

Edit to correct: looks like the Willy's 392 is actually starting around the 70k mark. While the Bronco doesn't need a V8, it would be nice to have the option for one...at least for the nostalgia.

jeep willys 392 i am hearing will sell for like 65k from forum dealers. I agree Ford got a little greedy with decontenting things. Jeeps still ride like a wagon with a motor though and all the rubber duck garbage.

If Ford put the 5.0 in a Bronco I would be signing up to order right away.

 

[michelle227]

THIS. They've nearly killed my interest entirely on this product.

And, yay, yet another all-black wheel. So much for my interest in the base BL wheels, I like the design and the thought of them in a glossy gray....

Willys 392, eh????

FWIW, almost all of the wheels are available through Ford Performance, with some well under $700 for a set of 5 with discounts. Im already contemplating getting a set to have as winter tires if I think I will be staying put instead of going back towards Houston.

 

[Felix808]

I know, I held on as long as I could. Just need a little more space these days and Im ok with that

You know, you are going to have to keep this post at the ready when she comes of age and the Bronco is still in the family when the ? comes up. Hey Pop, why didn't you get a 2-door because that what the cool kids have.
Then you pull this out and say sacrifices for the greater good

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