My Cactus Gray Big Bend just delivered. First pics & early impressions

[Wanted33]

Congratulations Ross, enjoy. Looking forward to a thorough review when you have the time.

BTW, I have two 10 speed Ford's in the driveway. They are a different animal for sure. It should settle down, and act right shortly.

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[Macjr]

Awesome!!! Congrats and we are all happy for you!!!
ENJOY!!!

 

[Cheshire]

Questions:

There is a separate button to disable the auto start/stop?

Is there a way to permanently turn off this annoying feature? Thx

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Congratulations - enjoy it. It will be an awesome family adventure vehicle!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Questions:

There is a separate button to disable the auto start/stop?

Is there a way to permanently turn off this annoying feature? Thx

There is a dedicated button on the center stack, at the top of the HVAC controls.

Running errands late last night and this morning I decided to leave it on, and it does seem like something I'll get used to a lot more than it did last night. Feathering the brake helps too, just a learning curve.

 

[accord77]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.7 Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights
Rock rails
@PREMiERdrum Hi Ross I have the same exact build thank you for the great positive information this past few months! and Congratulations you deserve it. my question I was moved 3X 6/14, 6/28, now 8/9 res 7/14/20 do you think I will be fine with my august build if I don't change my MIC? thank you

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Beautiful morning for some open air before the storms roll in! Baby girl (the youngest of 4) got the honor of being the first kid to enjoy top down driving.. all the way to the babysitter!

Now that she's here I really need to get the garage mural finished.

 

[vrtical]

There is a dedicated button on the center stack, at the top of the HVAC controls.

Running errands late last night and this morning I decided to leave it on, and it does seem like something I'll get used to a lot more than it did last night. Feathering the brake helps too, just a learning curve.

I hated that feature on my F150 and it resets every time you turn the vehicle off, but there are work arounds either with Forscan or a plug for the OBII port. I also believe it might stay off if in Sport mode if you have that on the Big Bend. Other than that the A10 trans after its learning cycle is the best trans I ever had.

 

[BroncoJay]

It's been a typical Ohio summer day so we've had harsh sun, pleasant sun, cloudcover, and blue tornadic threat. I can confidently say this paint is amazing. In average light to me, real world, it's a mint-hued gray. The color washes out to deep cement in the harshest sunlight, and as the storms ramped up it was beautiful powder blue.

On the BB with the Carbonized Gray grille and wheels, the MIC roof and Cactus Gray body really pop.

A toast to all the cactus lovers out there...

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

It's been a typical Ohio summer day so we've had harsh sun, pleasant sun, cloudcover, and blue tornadic threat. I can confidently say this paint is amazing. In average light to me, real world, it's a mint-hued gray. The color washes out to deep cement in the harshest sunlight, and as the storms ramped up it was beautiful powder blue.

On the BB with the Carbonized Gray grille and wheels, the MIC roof and Cactus Gray body really pop.

LOL - I was going to ask about this. Gray is not my thing (something to be avoided at my age), but Cactus is definitely an interesting gray.

 

[Epenney]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

UPDATE:

Crappy driveway pics but here she is!


Early impressions:

- Has that bank vault feel like a F-150. Solid and substantial.

- Rides REALLY nice. Shook it around a bit out in the woods just to see what she can do. Incredibly surefooted. Much more confident feeling than other off roaders I've been in.


- I know it's a learning transmission but it hunts for gears quite a bit. I'm assuming that will calm down soon as we get used to eachother.


- Hate the auto start/stop. I've just been turning it off at startup, the button is easy.


- The interior is solid and super comfortable.


- Don't be in a hurry to get out of a parking lot with it! Lots of questions and pictures.


Overall? This thing is a damn home run. The engineers, designers, and awesome crew at MAP absolutely nailed it.

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UPDATE 2:
After the baby went to bed, we left the kids home, popped the front panels off, and hit some of the back roads. Roof operation is SO easy and well thought out, with tactile feedback when a latch is fully opened or closed.

55 miles an hour on a country road with all that open air was absolutely perfect, and damnnear spiritual.

We have exact same build, I went with A51 roof rack and tow. Gonna have to switch out those tires I think Congrats and have fun enjoying it.

 

[UNBROKN]

- Don't be in a hurry to get out of a parking lot with it! Lots of questions and pictures.

this made me chuckle!

 

[UNBROKN]

LOVING the stars and stripes in the background!!!

 

[Mattbar1]

Anyone know if there is a privacy cover or fabric that covers the cargo area at all? That either comes with the Bronco or an aftermarket Ford part?

 

[shoelessjoe]

Anyone know if there is a privacy cover or fabric that covers the cargo area at all? That either comes with the Bronco or an aftermarket Ford part?

You can order one, I am pretty sure it's in the accessories catalog.

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