New Top-Level Bronco Model Trim w/ New Grille & Wheels Spotted

[Ducati1098]

It’s a manual. I approve.
Farley- you need to green light this today!

It’s not a manual.

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[ScottyC]

Maybe a new Powerboost (aka hybrid) model?

 

[Steve_In_29]

Instead of a new trim, how about relocating the alternator so water/mud doesn't kill it while off-roading.

Or fixing the MIC top cracking issues.

 

[ThunderFlash]

Instead of a new trim, how about relocating the alternator so water/mud doesn't kill it while off-roading.

Or fixing the MIC top cracking issues.

...or finding resolution to the fuel pump recall that some how does not affect the last couple of model years but NO SOLUTION exists for older trucks.

 

[ThunderFlash]

...or finding resolution to the fuel pump recall that some how does not affect the last couple of model years but NO SOLUTION exists for older trucks.

And while we are on that topic, if another fuel pump failure occurs for me, I PRAY TO GOD that if I am to be injured that I am only seriously maimed and disfigured and not killed. If I survive, I will hire every attorney in the US to go after Ford so as to become majority stock holder in FoMoCo, after which I will make sure you all get your V-8 Broncos.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

And while we are on that topic, if another fuel pump failure occurs for me, I PRAY TO GOD that if I am to be injured that I am only seriously maimed and disfigured and not killed. If I survive, I will hire every attorney in the US to go after Ford so as to become majority stock holder in FoMoCo, after which I will make sure you all get your V-8 Broncos.

Those who are about to die... we salute you!

 

[ThunderFlash]

Those who are about to die... we salute you!

If there is a saboteur among you, it better be more convincing than just dumping sugar in my tank! I'd expect Ford will analyze my fuel before they hand control of the company over to me. Otherwise my precious Bronco will be destroyed, I'll be F'ed up, and the guilty party will be up on attempted homicide charges....AND NO V-8 FOR YOU.

 

[Imaginary Friend]

Hard NO on that grille, looks like more of a pain in the ass to clean than my S550 Mustang's by far.

The wheels are hideous too. When will the all-black wheel trend die already.....

 

[CarbonGrayBronco]

Instead of a new trim, how about relocating the alternator so water/mud doesn't kill it while off-roading.

Or fixing the MIC top cracking issues.

At this point they need to get rid of the Webasto MIC top entirely.

BTW, Webasto was somehow nominated for an award for the MIC top technology: https://fordauthority.com/2024/09/ford-bronco-hardtop-roof-tech-finalist-for-2025-pace-awards/

 

[heavyD]

Interesting. Any more upmarket and may as well just get the Raptor.

Not sure I see the point of this, but ok.

Well equipped Broncos have already climbed into German Luxury SUV territory pricing and I don't know if there's going to be an appetite to pay more $$$ just for color matched fenders, mirror caps, handles, interior stitching, etc. Kind of unfortunate that Ford is decontenting the Badlands though. The stitched dash looks so much nicer than the regular one.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Well equipped Broncos have already climbed into German Luxury SUV territory pricing and I don't know if there's going to be an appetite to pay more $$$ just for color matched fenders, mirror caps, handles, interior stitching, etc. Kind of unfortunate that Ford is decontenting the Badlands though. The stitched dash looks so much nicer than the regular one.

Yeah, I don't know either.

Thank God I was price protected, but with my 2.7, 2Dr yes, but it's like over $70K now since I have Lux as well.

Crazy prices now for a loaded up Bronco. I do like the better suspension and the FP rack being standard. Those are two updates I'll make eventually, but I've been wheeling rather seriously for these past 3 years will no issues, so the Bronco I have is good enough for most at a more reasonable price to match.

 

[Q1svt]

… a lot of blood in the water and the shark’s are biting at everything… But hell let’s try

The administration tried to share a lot. Think someone is onto something…

I noticed the big gap there too.

Wouldn't be surprised if we got entirely new grilles in '27, all of them based on the modular grille design with interchangable inserts.

Right here V V V there seems to be a parting line … looks like a two pieces coming together?

not sure look closer… the honeycomb grille is separate from the outer edge of the grille

Someone posted this picture below, is ford allowing grille centers to be easily changed without replacing the complete grille ?
(CCB ;^) )

 

[Andrew Bynum]

I’ll just call this one the Slate Bronco.

 

[MyKidKeepsCallingItAJeep]

From all of this, I just want a comically-large, red ejection button mounted to my dash now. Maybe you could run the horn through it.

 

[ThunderFlash]

From all of this, I just want a comically-large, red ejection button mounted to my dash now. Maybe you could run the horn through it.

That is to ignite the ACME explosives in the event Wile E. gets too close for comfort. Beep beep.

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