Official Ford WARTHOG Package

[Dorf2point0]

Ok, I'm not getting into the 2dr/4dr, manual/automatic debate except that I'm ok with a 4 Dr Bronco if it's a manual transmission. Nonetheless, Broncos are purpose built machines....to get you home when you have to cross flooded creeks and rivers as tornadoes touch the ground (welcome to Texas), but despite being built on the Ranger frame (which are almost as big as 90s F-150s), they can't tow as much. Purpose built. Thus they deserve a better name than Braptor, which is lazy! They're separate animals. Whoever first called them Warthogs, please come forward to receive the credit you are due. These Broncos are better 4x4s than the military humvees of my era, so I've no problem with warthog transferring.

Hey, the original Humvees were out of this world.. It’s when they started to add all the weight the awesome went out of them.. If taken care of well (good maintenance platoon) the humvess were movers through lots of territory.. Unfortunately, they did fit down the trails made by the M551 “Jeeps!

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[BAUS67]

Thought I would throw these at yous guys, in case you have never heard of.......


Daisy................................

Petunia..................

For any older gear heads that might find their way here...............................

............That's right you Coyote nuts, Ford built a multiple cam and multiple valve engine looooong ago and a far cry from a 5.0.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

I don't care for Warthog or Raptor. Bronco Warthog or Bronco Raptor sounds like one of those randomly selected military operations back in the day, e.g. Operation Bronco Warthog.

Now, Bronco Wild I could get behind. At least the words seem to go together.

Bronco ”BATSHIT!” is even awesomer, but you know….. marketing…..

But boy would that have been awesome! Wouldn’t it.

 

[Yeti-X]

Thought I would throw these at yous guys, in case you have never heard of.......


Daisy................................

Petunia..................

For any older gear heads that might find their way here...............................

............That's right you Coyote nuts, Ford built a DOHC looooong ago and a far cry from a 5.0.

Sorry that engine is not a DOHC it is a beast of its own (2 cams yes not 4 and not over the head)

 

[BAUS67]

Sorry that engine is not a DOHC it is a beast of its own (2 cams yes not 4 and not over the head)

Thanks for catching that. I wanted it to say just "overhead cam" at the time not realizing it is not actually an overhead cam, it is just one cam above the other. It had been awhile since I had read about "calliope" and just mixed up on my facts. The note I did forget to make it that it also used a 3 valve head which Ford used again in the newer "mod" motors.

Ford did make an SOHC big block as well back then, the 427 Cammer.

Original post corrected.

 

[BK1]

So why doesnt someone make some cool warthog badges (in code orange) and we can rip off our Raptor badges. Seems like a simple fix to me. Maybe Ford would get the memo..

 

[MNBigfoot]

So why doesnt someone make some cool warthog badges (in code orange) and we can rip off our Raptor badges. Seems like a simple fix to me. Maybe Ford would get the memo..

If I could afford the $200K+ for the Bronco Warthog, I'd go with these:

Hell Hog Badges Emblem Orange Eye Horn (2)Badges,WartHog Bore Fender Angry Black | eBay

 

[HotLap]

But the Raptor name is far better for overall name recognition for the Ford brand, since the F-150 and Ranger used it.

I like the idea of using the Warthog name on a product in between the Raptor and Badland though..maybe all the Raptor stuff (maybe not fenders) and just use the 2.7L or 2.3L

Agreed, a specialized Bronco “Warthog” variant would likely sell well…no just a trim package though.

 

[swamp2]

This thread seems like a serious Deja vu, multiple replies here. Am I on something ...?

Personally, I love the Raptor name. I think it fits, is flattering and was the best choice by marketing. Sure it's sad that so few F-150 Raptors see "proper use" and Bronco Raptors are almost for sure about the same in that regard.

Regardless of how these trucks are used or not, "Raptor" means serious and diverse capability and innovation in a factory rig. Both Raptors have been groundbreaking in this way. I think it was such a good choice, I'm having a hard time seeing others opposing perspectives here...

I admire the F-150 Raptor enough that I rebadged my rear with a custom modified Bronco Raptor hood emblem and Ford oval to be a big more F-150-ish.

I also think the Ranger Raptor is a great truck and happy to have it join the Raptor family.

 

[MNBigfoot]

If I could afford the $200K+ for the Bronco Warthog, I'd go with these:

Hell Hog Badges Emblem Orange Eye Horn (2)Badges,WartHog Bore Fender Angry Black | eBay

Who got them?

 

[HotLap]

This thread seems like a serious Deja vu, multiple replies here. Am I on something ...?

Personally, I love the Raptor name. I think it fits, is flattering and was the best choice by marketing. Sure it's sad that so few F-150 Raptors see "proper use" and Bronco Raptors are almost for sure about the same in that regard.

Regardless of how these trucks are used or not, "Raptor" means serious and diverse capability and innovation in a factory rig. Both Raptors have been groundbreaking in this way. I think it was such a good choice, I'm having a hard time seeing others opposing perspectives here...

I admire the F-150 Raptor enough that I rebadged my rear with a custom modified Bronco Raptor hood emblem and Ford oval to be a big more F-150-ish.

I also think the Ranger Raptor is a great truck and happy to have it join the Raptor family.

Agreed, my 2018 Raptor was an awesome truck and I like that Ford has an established line of specialized off-road vehicles, ie., the Raptor Line. I also think a different focused Warthog variant would do well, perhaps along the lines of a Badlands/Everglades (on steroids) combo, priced between the Braptor and higher trim Bronco models…

 

[BK1]

If I could afford the $200K+ for the Bronco Warthog, I'd go with these:

Hell Hog Badges Emblem Orange Eye Horn (2)Badges,WartHog Bore Fender Angry Black | eBay

Just ordered them...haha. thanks

 

[Darren D]

Every time I hear or read "Warthog," all I can think about is this:

Someone needs to do a vinyl wrap (or a sticker/vanity license plate) on their Bronco Raptor to pay homage to this legend.

you mean this? Lol

 

[604Bronco]

you mean this? Lol

I was thinking “PUMBA” but yours is close enough, haha.

 

[swamp2]

If I could afford the $200K+ for the Bronco Warthog, I'd go with these:

Hell Hog Badges Emblem Orange Eye Horn (2)Badges,WartHog Bore Fender Angry Black | eBay

Great find. I'd consider adding one of these to my rig.

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