Confirmed: Manual + Sasquatch Bronco, October Build & Price!

[lobbs611]

Citing "technical reasons" implies there's a problem to be solved or a mechanical limitation to be overcome. The trans can handle the torque, they just need to cast a different bellhousing. This isn't a multi-year process to design out a brand new drivetrain and overcome a whole bunch of limitations of existing hardware.

Or, there are. The actual torque at the tire in the lowest gear (crawler for manual 2.3L and first for the auto 2.7L) as multiplied through the entire drivetrain is almost identical. That could imply that there were ratings they were being mindful of in designing the systems. Going to the manual behind the additional torque of the V6 may push something else (transfer case, differential, CV joints, etc.) beyond the limits they are comfortable with. That's not to mention that the particular configuration of the transmission they chose for the 2.3L is right at the very limit of the torque the V6 can produce. So, no. It may have far more variables than simply machining up a new bellhousing. At the very least, they'd have to upgrade the transmission. But it very well could be a cascading effect of finding the next weakest link. That's why it will take some time and money, if it ever happens at all. Ford has to stick a warranty on these things and make a profit. If a significant change to any system creates a chain of other potential issues it may not be worth the investment, especially for a configuration that will have an abysmal take rate. A small group of enthusiasts clamoring for it does not equate to its potential to sell to the general public.

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[Hossamus Prime]

The skeptic in me thinks it always has been an option/plan and this was just a marketing "We are listening" gimmick.

They need to Listen for demand of a Green and Tan colors in the lineup.

 

[Tslater1989]

Well, since they are listening. I want a base model, with the 7.3, 7spd, dana 60s. On 37's, with 12inch nav, and all the fancy off road stuff. Oh. And heated steering wheel, that also cools in the summer.

 

[vrtical]

well at least it puts to rest the BL keeping the disconnect with Sasquatch question.

 

[Staticclism]

Excellent. Antimatter BaseSquatch manual here I come.

Edit to add conspiracy theory: maybe this was a marketing tactic of some sort to see if they could "get away" with not offering it, and after seeing people really wanted it they just hit the "OK" button.

 

[rapidredbronco2021]

Jeep wasn't building to reservations though.

Apples to oranges.

True, I was stating the first Jeeps that came off were the most commonly bought. Ford doubled the First Editions and they're most likely starting product of the top 3 trims. I doubt they are doing the reservations on the order they got them

 

[Sherminiator]

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

True, I was stating the first Jeeps that came off were the most commonly bought. Ford doubled the First Editions and they're most likely starting product of the top 3 trims. I doubt they are doing the reservations on the order they got them

Saying "most likely" is a bit of a stretch. We literally have no idea exactly how Ford will build. They say they will build to reservations. At this point there's no reason to assume they will build the higher trims, other than FE of course, first.

 

[ths0002]

That's great, but why didn't their crack design team have that as an option from day one? Did they just think there would be no interest in the manual? It really is great as I will be getting a lower trim with squatch and getting to keep the manual, but it makes me wonder how well they understand their customers.

While it may be giving too much credit to the marketing team, maybe it was always in the deck, and they wanted to gin up some “this is a fan-made car”/ “we listen to enthusiasts” to score some marketing points.

 

[TNBronc4344]

So will it be a 2022?

I hope not. But with a purchase this expensive I want to get what I want .....even at the expense of time. Sucks though.

 

[JPNC]

Is it me, or does this have a white top? ?

i believe so

 

[mkennedy009]

since Halloween is cancelled this year, do we have to 'Trick or Treat' for the B&P on Halloween?
By October includes October.

 

[KindaOrange]

People planning on auto tranny be like “...cool...where’s B&P?”

This is getting to be "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"
Something tells me most of us are getting our cars in '22

 

[Blitzinger]

This is getting to be "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"
Something tells me most of us are getting our cars in '22

Your optimism amuses me

 

[MAFD]

So are we going to be able to order ManSquash in December 2020 with delivery of late 2021 or is the ManSquash available to order in 2021?

This is great news by the way....I guess the B&P is worth the wait then

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