2025 Manual Transmission Thread

[MTguy]

Got my delivery last week! About 3 months from order to delivery (I live in Chicago, dealer said it showed up on a 3 car hauler from Michigan). Loving the manual, so fun it feels like driving a big toy! Glad I decided not to settle, and so thankful for not getting stuck with a long wait. Good luck to everyone else waiting, totally worth it...

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[K2mia]

Modules popped this morning, been checking for it everyday. Ordered Jun 14th Ruby Badlands SAS MT - can't help but get excited.

 

[Woody146]

Modules popped this morning, been checking for it everyday. Ordered Jun 14th Ruby Badlands SAS MT - can't help but get excited.

Where do you check the modules at?

 

[K2mia]

Where do you check the modules at?

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/AsBuilt/Details

It'll prompt you to enter the VIN and then a verification key...

 

[endlesspatience]

I ordered 12/10/24 and went to “in production” 7/29. My window sticker changed to “4-Rebill” on 8/16 and since then radio silence. Modules have never populated either and last tracker update was 7/29. Am I lost in some type of Ford purgatory? Anyone else in the same boat? Getting dangerously close to have to give up on the dream.

 

[K2mia]

Modules popped this morning, been checking for it everyday. Ordered Jun 14th Ruby Badlands SAS MT - can't help but get excited.

Got Built status change on Sunday and Shipped status today... *woot*

 

[romanroman]

I ordered 12/10/24 and went to “in production” 7/29. My window sticker changed to “4-Rebill” on 8/16 and since then radio silence. Modules have never populated either and last tracker update was 7/29. Am I lost in some type of Ford purgatory? Anyone else in the same boat? Getting dangerously close to have to give up on the dream.

I'm close in timeline -- ordered 12/09/24, went into production 8/16, built 9/04, and shipped 9/07. Supposed to get to the dealer between 9/20-26. Lots of stops and starts along the way, no idea why other orders went way quicker.

 

[Oilbrnr]

Exciting times ahead! The production of your 2025 Bronco Badlands® vehicle is slated to begin during the week of November 3, 2025. Ordered @Granger Ford 8/12 - 4Dr, Bad Sas, Lux, D Sand w/painted top,

 

[PCSM3]

For all of you new 7MT owners, you need to check this out...

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/billet-aluminium-7mt-lockout-lever.109536/

I noticed immediately that the stock plastic lever and shift knob felt a bit cheap and chinsy. My first Bronco upgrade was to replace mine with this setup. Billet lockout lever and Twisted ShifterZ aluminum knob. Install is easy and straightforward (2 out of 10 difficulty).

Ordering the lockout lever was easy and fast. Steve (the guy who makes them) is very responsive and says he has about 40 of these ready to go.

 

[Ducgsxr]

Mine just shipped

 

[redone17]

I pick one up hopefully next week! Freaking hard to find the combo that I wanted - but, I located a diamond in the rough only 2 hours from me.

 

[K2mia]

Picked up my Badlands SAS MT today, ordered it June 14th. The manual is very smooth, only issue I am having is coming down from a higher gear and landing on 2nd, its been awhile since I've driven stick but the last one I had I guess trained me to go farther which would put it in 'C' - fortunately it won't - will get used to it, but the ride is smooth and fun - good times!

 

[redone17]

I just picked up a 2025 Big Bend/Black Diamond 7MT and it 100% has rev matching in its stock configuration. I thought I was bugging out. But, it most certainly is raising RPMs during downshift. The new 2.3L mated with this transmission is a dream. I can’t explain it - but, it’s incredibly responsive and has zero lag. I’m coming from a 2021 with early Procal.

I was behind the wheel for 2-3 hours today and I have to say between that and what seems like a MUCH throatier exhaust and punchy response - it’s so much more fun to drive.

S&B dry filter and perhaps a nice tucked axle-back and I think I’ll be happy.

Something is just so different about how the engine and transmission are talking to each other. I can’t put my finger on it. I look forward to more time behind the wheel tomorrow. I’ll report back.

 

[Ducgsxr]

I just picked up a 2025 Big Bend/Black Diamond 7MT and it 100% has rev matching in its stock configuration. I thought I was bugging out. But, it most certainly is raising RPMs during downshift. The new 2.3L mated with this transmission is a dream. I can’t explain it - but, it’s incredibly responsive and has zero lag. I’m coming from a 2021 with early Procal.

I was behind the wheel for 2-3 hours today and I have to say between that and what seems like a MUCH throatier exhaust and punchy response - it’s so much more fun to drive.

S&B dry filter and perhaps a nice tucked axle-back and I think I’ll be happy.

Interesting that the new 2.3 MPC includes a new exhaust. Makes sense. Looking forward to delivery of mine.

 

[redone17]

Interesting that the new 2.3 MPC includes a new exhaust. Makes sense. Looking forward to delivery of mine.

I’m curious if the cat is a different part too. SO much more room in the engine bay. Full access to oil filter on one side from above and the catalytic converter is wide open on the other side.

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