Bronco Hybrid Confirmed! by Ford CEO Jim Farley (4/2/26)

[AZ_Liberty]

There is more to vehicle choice than HP.

I want DEPENDABLE range that can be replenished in a matter of minutes.

This. The 2.3 Turbo is admittedly zippy. I'd still much rather have the old 300 CID In-line 6.

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[AZ_Liberty]

for those saying hybrid savings isn’t worth the expense, that’s true if you are talking about upgrading to a new car for the sole purpose of saving $ at the pump, but if you are already in need of or on the market for a new vehicle why would you not consider the option?

Do I also wish for a Bronco V8 option? OF COURSE I DO! But I’m also happy with this announcement IF they find a way to get it right.

For most vehicles, the hybrid premium will pay for itself in about 5-6 years in increased fuel ecconomy. But mantenence is higher as you have twice as many systems to break.

I want the Coyote in my Bronco because in every universe, the 5.0 is the most reliable truck engine Ford currently offers. I have a turbo because I am forced to, not because I want to.

 

[Newbie]

Which company is phasing out hybrids? Every single one is embracing and expanding their hybrid and EV offerings.

 

[Karsa]

I’d be excited about a power boost bronco!

I’ve worked with four different guys running the f-150 power boost, definitely bugs in that first year release, but these guys are pulling and running 30 foot rvs, camping all weekend and loving them - turning the truck you drive into a generator is genius - worksite, campsite, even just road trips

I’m just looking forward to seeing where this goes?! I think Toyota shook things up a little with their hybrid trucks, the next pissing contest between the big four should be interesting!

 

[2door]

I'm more interested in how they were only going 37 mph @ 3900 rpms. Were they standing on the brake also?

It’s not a real-world photo - it’s a screenshot from a promo video released back in 2020.

 

[Roger123]

Looks like they are embracing EV and hybrids.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...raditional-plug-in-hybrids-discontinued-2026/

• Stellantis said the move was the result of shifting customer demand, and the company plans to turn its attention to "hybrid and range‑extended vehicles."
• The move to eliminate traditional PHEV models comes as Jeep and Ram gear up to launch a range-extender PHEV powertrain, where the engine acts as a generator, and the wheels are powered solely by electric motors.

In 2025 you could buy a 4XE Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, in 2026 you cannot. Maybe they will come back at some point?

In '26 Jeep dropped the 4XE and added the 392 back into the Wrangler, and dropped the full EV pickup, Ford dropped the Lightening, where are they headed?

Chrysler backed off on the EV only Charger and put an ICE engine in it.

Lamborghini dropped a planned EV car.

Things are in flux right now as the tech is so rapidly changing, it's going to take a few years to sort it all out. Buy what you want, I just don't like it when the OEM's force stuff on us and people just buy it cause they want a car.

 

[crzyhawk]

I don't understand the hate for a hybrid bronco. As long as I don't have to buy one, I don't see why I should care that Ford thinks it's going to sell. Now if you tell me that hybrid is the only option, then I have something to be concerned about. An option that I don't want is nothing new.

 

[Lcubed]

In 2025 you could buy a 4XE Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, in 2026 you cannot. Maybe they will come back at some point?

In '26 Jeep dropped the 4XE and added the 392 back into the Wrangler, and dropped the full EV pickup, Ford dropped the Lightening, where are they headed?

Chrysler backed off on the EV only Charger and put an ICE engine in it.

Lamborghini dropped a planned EV car.

Things are in flux right now as the tech is so rapidly changing, it's going to take a few years to sort it all out. Buy what you want, I just don't like it when the OEM's force stuff on us and people just buy it cause they want a car.

Has stellantis resolved the battery issue that recommended parking 4XE’s outdoor only away from structures?

 

[SilverOrange]

This is the right move by Ford. Sounds like a lot of the naysayers here don't even understand the concept of hybrid. If you don't like the hybrid option, don't buy it. Nobody is going to be forced to buy a hybrid Bronco after all but it's an option that will resonate with the masses as hybrids have surpassed BEV's in popularity and are on the upswing. What are people here upset with Farley about exactly? That he's not introducing a low volume V8 model or more manual transmissions that consumers don't buy? Ford is in business to make money and sell vehicles, not cater to niche interests.

I have no problem with hybrids or Ford making a profit. I’m not sure if the 392 Wrangler or any of their Limited Edition models are profitable for Jeep, but if they are then why couldn’t Ford do the same?

I’d pay extra for the V8. I’ll pay more on top of that for the MT. And I’ll pay extra again for the 2-door version - although I probably wouldn’t say no to a V8 MT 4-door. Couldn’t they make a limited number of V8s and charge enough to make a profit? Make the deposit full price. I’d buy one.

 

[Los]

The Prius has been possibly the #1 most reliable car since it's launched.

Also consider your accessories are all electric (and more yes, more reliable)

No belts to change

Your brakes last forever because they're barely used.

No starter to go bad.

Etc etc.

I agree about the PRIUS best car I ever had, except when it got hit by lighting as I was driving from VA to Corolla beach NC one day, when it hit the passenger mirror, it blew it up to a million pieces and the car died, the horn came on and would not stop. disconnected the battery and reset, the horn came back on instantly and the car would not even turn on when pushing the start button.
got tow eventually to a dealer. I was informed that they could not resolve the matter and that multiple computers system were fried. The car was totaled. Moral of the story don't get hit by lightning. loL

 

[F-Spot]

My only concern is reliability. It will certainly have problems. And cost of repair.

This is part of Ford heritage . It still boggles me that dealers wanted to charge $2000ish to change the window trim pieces for just 2 doors.

 

[Roger123]

Has stellantis resolved the battery issue that recommended parking 4XE’s outdoor only away from structures?

I guess they did by not making them anymore, LOL.

 

[brkdncr]

In 2025 you could buy a 4XE Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, in 2026 you cannot. Maybe they will come back at some point?

In '26 Jeep dropped the 4XE and added the 392 back into the Wrangler, and dropped the full EV pickup, Ford dropped the Lightening, where are they headed?

Chrysler backed off on the EV only Charger and put an ICE engine in it.

Lamborghini dropped a planned EV car.

Things are in flux right now as the tech is so rapidly changing, it's going to take a few years to sort it all out. Buy what you want, I just don't like it when the OEM's force stuff on us and people just buy it cause they want a car.

ford is planning to put a range extender in the lightning for 2027.

the EV charger is/was a boondoggle of stellantis’ own design.

jeep is moving to hybrids/REVs.

 

[Dral97]

In 2025 you could buy a 4XE Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, in 2026 you cannot. Maybe they will come back at some point?

In '26 Jeep dropped the 4XE and added the 392 back into the Wrangler, and dropped the full EV pickup, Ford dropped the Lightening, where are they headed?

Chrysler backed off on the EV only Charger and put an ICE engine in it.

Lamborghini dropped a planned EV car.

Things are in flux right now as the tech is so rapidly changing, it's going to take a few years to sort it all out. Buy what you want, I just don't like it when the OEM's force stuff on us and people just buy it cause they want a car.

Yeah, it's an odd time now. Jeep did just do this:
Meet the All-Electric 2026 Jeep® Recon SUV | Jeep

I was excited about it when I heard a few years ago, but now I'm 'nah'. I'll keep my 392.

I have a scout on reserve. I'm not sure about that either. I'll have to do more research as more information about it comes out.

I'll probably just end up getting a raptor or whatever manual Bronco I can still get in a year or two.

 

[Area51BS]

This is part of Ford heritage . It still boggles me that dealers wanted to charge $2000ish to change the window trim pieces for just 2 doors.

And it doesn’t match the rear doors. I also have a never ending grease mark 1inch up from the trim now. Conveniently reapplied every time the window goes down. But they don’t rattle.

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