Our Q&A (and Photos) From the First 2021 Bronco Ride Along Event

[rmc523]

Q. When will we see the Broncos in real photos with all the available colors?
A. No guarantee. There will be Bronco events and pictures of Broncos before order, but there is no guarantee that there will be one in every trim/color/configuration.

How many of us are going to be comfortable spending anywhere from 40K-60K+ on a vehicle that there is a very good chance we will never get a chance to look at in person, much less put hands on or test drive before ordering and purchasing?

You can drive it before signing the papers lol.

I wouldn't sign them without driving it first. Only way I might do that is if I were purchasing the next-gen model of something I already had, I'd be pretty sure that it'd be pretty similar overall to the one I have, just improved.

Sponsored

 

[BigDog]

Yes and no? This seems like it's caught in the middle. A Shelby or Raptor is different as it's a separate brand almost.

This is almost like a Focus RS, but the RS came with significant upgrades to the ST. This FE is just a combination of other models.

Yes I’m a Ford employee and will be very disappointed if I can’t use my A-plan on the FE I have ordered. Only ones we haven’t been able to use it on in my 23 years at Ford is the Raptor, SVT models, and 500 GT. I’m holding out hope because most Ford people I have talked to think we will be able to use it but who knows.

 

[Xodric]

I would be more concerned about the stock axles holding up to a 37" tire . If you get a look at the rear axle on that orange 2 door running 37's you can see it's been trussed & does not look like a 44 to me.

If I can order a 2" lift and 37s from Ford I would expect the Bronco to be upgraded mechanically to handle them. We'll see when B&P is released.

 

[Felix808]

If I can order a 2" lift and 37s from Ford I would expect the Bronco to be upgraded mechanically to handle them. We'll see when B&P is released.

Agreed, but has the 2" lift been confirmed or is it mere speculation? I have not seen anything concrete on this. Do you have a link?

 

[BuckeyeinNV]

Agreed, but has the 2" lift been confirmed or is it mere speculation? I have not seen anything concrete on this. Do you have a link?

It's been asked and the answer has always been, "We can't comment on future products."

It would be a dealer install anyway, not a factory option.

 

[Anthraces]

Might have already been covered, but is that the sound deadening material on this Hard top (looks tannish brown). Also what is that wire hanging there for? The wiring for rear wiper, defrost and washer fluid are there (can see them on other pic)...unless that’s a second defrost ripped off. Hopefully the clip on and off. I have them get ripped off in the past and it’s a pain to fix

 

[Anthraces]

The unanswered question seems to be whether the sway bar disconnect stays if you add Sasquatch to Badlands? The increased articulation from disconnect certainly appeared to be a lot more than .4 inch, so it wouldn't necessarily be pointless, even with the suspension travel limiter. But if the sway bar disconnect is lost anyways when you add Sasquatch, then there would be zero reason to get a Badlands over a Wildtrak. And then why does Badlands even exist?

Except vinyl seating/flooring in BL. I reserved a wildtrak at first, but I will be switching to get that and the sway bar disconnect. Now if you lose the sway bar disconnect, I am not sure what the difference between BL (w/squatch+mid+hardtop) and WT really is.

 

[Anthraces]

Molded-in-color gray
Modular black-painted
Modular body color-painted

And mayyyyyyybe white-painted

modular body color-painted....ummm isn’t one of the colors white? So naturally we should all be able to get the modular white painted top, if they let us.

 

[jaruss01]

Might have already been covered, but is that the sound deadening material on this Hard top (looks tannish brown). Also what is that wire hanging there for? The wiring for rear wiper, defrost and washer fluid are there (can see them on other pic)...unless that’s a second defrost ripped off. Hopefully the clip on and off. I have them get ripped off in the past and it’s a pain to fix

You’re right. Never noticed the sound deadening

Also looks like rear seats may recline given angle of storage area behind it

 

[BR0NCO]

How bad could a test drive go that you would refuse to purchase after a 15 minute test drive waiting so long and with so many cool features about it? We know the power will be fine and handling will be good with the IFS, you going to refuse it because it oversteers on the highway on-ramp? I bought my last BMW sight unseen from the other side of the country, it was a used car, now thats risky.

 

[Metal_Horses]

Dumb question, but "Modular" solely means the rear glass comes out, right? Those glass pieces on the 2 door are physically bigger (Compared to the 4 door), hopefully that doesn't limit the ability to take them out.

 

[Darforce]

Thank you!


Q. Will the Velocity Blue be available for order with late delivery or a separate ordering scheme?
A. It will be available for order at launch. Delivery may be delayed.

This is huge. Not great news, but at least I know I can order it... Just hope I can get an idea of what delayed means...

Yes! I feel like I am narrowing down on a color choice. Glad to see the rapid red. I think that’s out for me. I like it, but it’s not for me

 

[Darforce]

Additional video with some more views

I like that MOLLE panel on the tailgate

 

[Darforce]

I saw the four piece option, which looks like T tops (old school) for the driver and passenger, but the 6 piece I'm assuming would be the same style (t-top) as the front section, but for the center piece of the 4 door?

I’m thinking T in front (2) passenger (1) back (1) removable windows(2)

 

[HardenUp]

squatched OB get the non-painted black wide fender flares.

Or just no fender flares honestly - like the OG Bronco

Sponsored