As @NMBronco pointed out, I'd be more worried about gunking-up your radiator. Really all that will happen with a gunked-up intercooler would be increased Intake Air Temps. Which of course will decrease power. I could however see a problem if people do not clean off their vehicles after driving...
I'd bet the e-Bay Chinese aftermarket sellers are already making molds for cursive Bronco badges so people can replace them. Just like how everyone with a Foxbody with a 302 in it put the new 5.0 fender badges on.
Does the Rear Seat Occupant Warning go off if you have something of significant weight in the backseat? Or would they only make it functional if say the seat belt is fastened?
I'll probably try and find a clean OBS 7.3 PowerStroke, Crew Cab Long Bed as my do-anything vehicle, then buy another Mustang. Been wanting an S550 for a while.
Even though I personally am not a fan of Hybrids, I would definitely be supportive of this. I'd also give it serious consideration when it came to purchasing.
EDIT: I also realize it is a pipe dream. Just an interesting one at that!
So would something like this be an option? An accessory you'd order from the factory/dealer? Or would it come with all of the vehicles it is designed for?
If the BroncoBronco is at least somewhat close to the renderings, then it would be boxy/not the most aerodynamic vehicle on the road. That's gotta hurt highway MPG when comparing the motors when they're in a more rounded vehicle like a Ranger or F-150, right?
Excuse any ignorance, just curious...
Did windows or locking doors on vehicles ever stop thieves from gaining access to peoples vehicles when you didn't want them to?
There is always going to be someone out there who is going to try and exploit something beyond their intended use for their own personal gain/amusement. Let that be...
Up here in Ohio its hard to find one that isn't completely rotted out. If they aren't, then someone around here is willing to pay a premium that I'm not.
I don't mind paying whatever the price ends up being for a new Bronco, as long as I can get it damn near MSRP with minimal dealer markups.
As a millennial, I just want something I can have fun in that isn't a Jeep or Toyota; while also not paying insanely inflated prices for 25+ year old vehicles. :)