2026 Bronco Order Guide (changes & updates)

[TLO]

Is the matte black alloy rim for Sasquatch a new option?

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[Exhaust]

Did they even make the A pillar grab handles standard across the trims like on the anniversary model? Or any other interior changes?

 

[Toccoa]

Did they even make the A pillar grab handles standard across the trims like on the anniversary model? Or any other interior changes?

Not sure about the grab handle, but they took away the leather shifter boot on the Big Bend.

 

[SHANUT]

IMO the Stroppe is a Wildtrak with an appearance package. That doesn't justify the price tag which I think is resulting in sitting on the lots. I honestly like the color scheme as it does pay homage to the orginal Baja Stroppe. The Stroppe needed an additional performance upgrade, e.g. 3.0 in place of the 2.7

I have the 3.0 in an explorer and it is anemic compared to the 2.7 in my two-door bronco. And even though the 2.7 destroys the coyote from a performance standpoint in my F150 trucks, I still would’ve bought one of them just for the V8 sound. More options would’ve been great but auto manufacturers like less options to keep their manufacturing costs down and their profits higher.

 

[SHANUT]

Is the matte black alloy rim for Sasquatch a new option?

I assume you are talking about the wheels but yes, that is a new option.

 

[Ozark]

$68.5k for the 60th Anniversary with the 2.7
https://shop.ford.com/configure/bronco/model/customize/base?intcmp=vhp-modwalk-cta-fbc

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

Yeah just got back from my dealer who looked this up in front of me. VERY minimalist update year unfortunately. We still can't even get power side mirrors and cooled seats!? And the march of boring colors continues.

It's a true body-on-frame full-capability truck, not a crossover SUV or pricey Range Rover. Emphasis was directed away from power-folding side mirrors and cooled seats to the core elements a Bronco should have.

As has been said, Ford did it right, rather than slapping the venerated Bronco nameplate on some characterless, blob-shaped crossover with power side mirrors and cooled seats.

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

I really thought Orange Fury would make it's may in the line-up. Surprise to see a four-door Stroppe given that the 2 doors are remaining on the lots.

Oxford white on the Heritage with the white pin-stripe? Hmm....

Agreed.

The Stroppe trim should have been a limited run of 1,966 2-door units. Done.

I assume the white Heritage will have a red stripe, matching the red trim on the interior grab handles and lettering.

Race Red and Robin's Egg Blue should be permanent Heritage Edition colors.

The lack of a 2-door Heritage is a shot in the foot, as it would provide direct connection to the original truck that brought Ford to the party.

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

It’s funny, one of my local dealers has had 9 Stroppe sitting on the lot since May or so. Ford must think they’re not selling because they are two doors vs the ugly color scheme

Ford desperately needs to bring back the former Bronco brand manager Matt Winter (he was shifted to global off-road).
You remember Matt's tenure. That was when the Bronco trims and options were impressive. No time and money was wasted on pointless exercises like the "Free Wheeling" appearance packages, Bill Stroppe and other.

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

The Stroppe needed an additional performance upgrade, e.g. 3.0 in place of the 2.7

You're 1,000 percent correct.

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

The people who have/will buy the Stroppe appreciate the history of Bill Stroppe and his legacy of Baja Bronco racing. I would think those people, myself included, would be attracted to the 2dr vs a 4dr. I think the Stroppe market is already saturated. I can’t for the life of me, figure out who they think will buy the 4dr. And the general population can’t understand the color scheme.

Because the current Bronco brand manager, Jason Hyde, does not understand Bronco as the former Bronco brand manager Matt Winter did. Ford has to choose the right people for the position.

 

[Rough Rider]

You do understand the brand manager has no say in the content of Broncos right? Their job is to sell the Bronco they are given, not build it.....

 

[96GreenBronco]

Honestly I wonder if it would be better at this point to just sell a "Custom" trim where you can configure a-la carte factory order like the old days. They just keep cutting options, colors, and configurations that the true bronco fans appreciate but the bean counters probably nix on sales volume or some other excuse. Manual, 2-door, any interesting color, are all probably on the chopping block sooner or later at this rate

 

[AJKitebrder40]

You only see what you drive.

All the other 50 shades of Gray just blend together. Only the cool kids can drive an EG 2DR.

Agreed - honestly.....I see a ton of Broncos (mostly tourists) but 90% are 4 door and either Cactus Gray, White, or some shade gray. If I had to pick a color now it would be VB, my favorite is Cyber Orange, but I didn't get built in time to get that color.

I don't get the big deal with the V6, but, I don't have a heavy foot and it was never an option because of the manual transmission. From a functional standpoint, I don't really see anything worth upgrading from the '23 - the updated suspension would be nice, but honestly, I'm not doing as much off-roading as I used to just based on where I live and what I do.

I just built mine - SAS, roof racks the only options and holy hell - $58k that's $8k more than my MSRP and $12k more than I bought mine for in March 2023.

 

[AJKitebrder40]

Honestly I wonder if it would be better at this point to just sell a "Custom" trim where you can configure a-la carte factory order like the old days. They just keep cutting options, colors, and configurations that the true bronco fans appreciate but the bean counters probably nix on sales volume or some other excuse. Manual, 2-door, any interesting color, are all probably on the chopping block sooner or later at this rate

Yeah, this is one thing with Ford I value, same with Jeep. I can build what I want for the most part and not have unnecessary crap added on. That's a huge problem with looking at a Tacoma, you can't find a manual TRD Off Road without $3k of extra crap like mats, charging cables, and screen protectors.

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