2022 Bronco gets "Capable Bumper" option. Comes standard on Black Diamond and Badlands

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

That was back in Oct(2020)


Like i Said before someone needs to get this info from Metro Detroit area on Saturday .

Ok - this is helpful.

Does anyone see where the end caps come off? (I sure don’t.)

I still like how the modular HD looks better: not as big top to bottom.

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[alivecchi003]

If you search on YouTube, there's a video uploaded by BN titled,
"2021 Ford Bronco Testing | Moab, Utah".
At least one of the Broncos has the capable bumper, and it seems to be handling quite well on that terrain. That said, it still has the end caps. I'm thinking those actually don't come off and that feature was just a copy/paste misprint. As far as the better front bash plate, it seems to have it. The Riptide concept also has it installed, so I don't think there's any issue with the capable bumper being compatible with it.

Having the integrated fog lights is a nice plus. Will be easy to upgrade those and leverage the factory wiring/programming/button.

I also like the design. Notice how the bumper dips down in the middle section along the top edge. It seems to mirror a similar design feature in the bottom of the grill, only it's wider here.

It's likely that the capable bumper is the one intended to go with models like Badlands but had to be substituted with the modular bumper for 2021 due to some constraint. If you watch the original Ford reveal video, both full-size Broncos are equipped with the capable bumper. It also seems to match the rear steel bumper in overall design.

I do like that those plastic-looking extensions continue the overall shape and curve of the fender flares down into the bumper. You can see it in more detail in the following higher-resolution images of the Riptide concept from Ford's media site: https://media.ford.com/content/ford...le/jcr:content/rightRailPar/relatedmedia.html

I was so used to seeing the modular bumper in all the recent media that I was a little bummed out when I heard the news that the capable bumper is now the standard Badlands bumper. However, after taking a deeper dive into all of the above, I think this will bumper may work out quite well for me, at least until the aftermarket releases a solution with a winch that works with the camera, intercooler, and ACC radar.

[Edit: In the original Ford reveal video, a Cyber Orange 2-door appears with both the capable and modular bumpers, depending on the shot.]

I agree a lot on the side view aesthetic with the capable bumper and the rear bumper. It looks like they’re supposed to go together.

 

[swami37]

I'm actually not even mad about this. I think the Capable bumper is better looking than the modular plus adds factory fog lights.

I think most aftermarket bumpers look gawdawful, even if they are a bit more sturdy, so I wasn't likely to go that route.

I concur with you..I feel like it is a win

 

[Jsullivan]

Looks like the Piece in the back comes off for more tire clearance?

I wonder if it has the front crash bars.
The mod bumper came apart and the font crash bars could be removed for tire clearance. Posts show 285/75r16, 32.7" tires as clearing everything on the standard Base Hoss suspension with stock 16x7with 55 mm offset rims.
I have already received my 17x9 25mm offset rims I plan on putting 285/70R17, 32.8" on.
Even though it cleared the front and rear crash bars I was planning on removing them.
I could see snow and mud building up on them.
I really like that bumper.

 

[Jsullivan]

Vin/Soft Top? If not you will have to reorder which you will get a capable bumper if you do not change it to the modular bumper no one is sure if there going to be upcharge for that bumper.

I would spend the extra $170 bucks in a heartbeat just for the fog lights.
I can now use my aux. switch front outlet for an off road light bar.
I was planning on installing road legal fog lights using one aux. switch and than splicing the rear outlet wires for the off road lights and use an additional aux. switch.

 

[94Bravo]

UGLY! It looks like a Jeep bumper. That is why I upgraded to the modular bumper.

 

[94Bravo]

I would spend the extra $170 bucks in a heartbeat just for the fog lights.
I can now use my aux. switch front outlet for an off road light bar.
I was planning on installing road legal fog lights using one aux. switch and than splicing the rear outlet wires for the off road lights and use an additional aux. switch.

You should have the wiring for the fog lights with either bumper. That's how I read the wiring diagram. Then you can get some nice lights that actually light up something.

 

[TNcoupe]

Well I guess that solidifies that I am getting an aftermarket bumper.

 

[UpNover]

I guess I’m missing where the end caps separate at ( removable end caps ) , I like the fog light option, the new tow points look great however, I flat tow and use the D-Ring / shackle mounts to connect my tow bar. So mixed feelings.

 

[VegasJason]

Not a fan. I want the modular bumper on my Black Diamond.

Same! I better not be paying more for the thing that was standard in 21.

 

[Aman]

Same! I better not be paying more for the thing that was standard in 21.

Sneaky a$$holes over at Ford. They guarantee that they won't raise the MSRP, so they simply downgrade the standard features.

 

[Jsullivan]

You should have the wiring for the fog lights with either bumper. That's how I read the wiring diagram. Then you can get some nice lights that actually light up something.

Do you know if the OEM dash light switch has the fog light switch incorporated in it?

 

[94Bravo]

Do you know if the OEM dash light switch has the fog light switch incorporated in it?

I am not sure but that Should not be to expensive. It would be nice if it's plug and play. I will see if I can find that out.

 

[BroncoBoy22]

Do you know if the OEM dash light switch has the fog light switch incorporated in it?

If you get the mod bumper I don’t believe you will get a fog light switch since it doesn’t come with fogs.

This would be a lot easier if Ford just made the mod bumper also have built in fogs lol

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Same! I better not be paying more for the thing that was standard in 21.

I agree. If not....so much for "price protection".

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