2024 Model Year Bronco Predictions

[bek]

Disclaimer: I have zero "inside" knowledge, other than reading the same articles over the last couple of years that you guys have, but after reading quite a bit, here are my guesses for what we're going to see, along with my estimate of probability:

1) Android Automotive finally replaces Sync4 for the 2024 model year. Farley said a couple of years ago they were working on it, and was aiming for '23. 80% probability.

2) Various exterior or interior design changes. 80% probability.

3) Ford Canopy (i.e. Tesla's Sentry Mode). This was announced to much less fanfare also over a year ago. ADT said they're looking at Q3 of 2023 for availability. 40% probability.

4) Planned quality/reliability improvements. Admittedly, a very generic prediction, but Ford knows it's needed. 40% probability.

5) Hybrid and/or EV model. Most likely a PHEV. 40% probability.



I think it's interesting that whatever changes are made were originally slated for 2025 but moved up. I'd love to know the rationale why.

Even if only updates 1 and 3 are made, this will be a massive update. Perhaps I'm being too optimistic.

What are your thoughts on the 2024 model year changes?

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[jaruss01]

The most guaranteed update (which isn’t here) is carrying over the digital gauges from the Raptor.

TBD if that’s 2024 or 2025, and whether it’s on certain trims and up or packaged.

 

[bek]

The most guaranteed update (which isn’t here) is carrying over the digital gauges from the Raptor.

TBD if that’s 2024 or 2025, and whether it’s on certain trims and up or packaged.

That's probably a good one. I admit I haven't investigated the Raptor much at all. I like a few things for sure about it. I'll have to check out those gauges.

 

[Beach_Bum]

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[bek]

You might find more discussion on this often repeated thread topic.

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Thanks! Some fun reading there. I really like the polls. A lot of those users are concentrating on details, like back seat cupholders. That stuff is truly hard to predict. I like to stick to the big changes. I did get inspired to add a prediction that I'd completely forgotten to my list. Appreciate the extra info!

 

[bek]

The most guaranteed update (which isn’t here) is carrying over the digital gauges from the Raptor.

TBD if that’s 2024 or 2025, and whether it’s on certain trims and up or packaged.

I think you must really like that gauge cluster. I like it, too.

I consider that falling under exterior or interior design changes. It would be nice, but I don't consider this a game-changing update. I did reword that particular prediction to allow it to cover things that aren't "very minor", like a gauge change.

 

[dan6g]

I hope more models can opt for the 12" screen for 2024. I got allocation for a 2024 yesterday but went with the black diamond which doesn't have the 12" screen option.

 

[HBTFD]

1) Long waits

2) A press release 5 days before the order banks open stating the black modular top will not be offered until 2025.

 

[kevin.gt]

I’ll bite. my opinion is mostly influenced by their restrictions on my23 walk ins:

• no more manual transmission option
• no Sasquatch on base and perhaps no base at all
• another 5-10% price increase
• steering wheel optional and only available with premier package which is only available on first edition trim

 

[Bronccraig]

I am not sure why they would ‘refresh’ so soon with not even being able to keep up with demand???? Would they add things and change packages yeah I could see that but new models this soon, I have a hard time thinking they are looking for more ‘ complications ‘ in producing these models they have now except maybe a hybrid I

 

[TopRecon]

I am not sure why they would ‘refresh’ so soon with not even being able to keep up with demand???? Would they add things and change packages yeah I could see that but new models this soon, I have a hard time thinking they are looking for more ‘ complications ‘ in producing these models they have now except maybe a hybrid I

It's possible these constraints for 2023 are a result of Ford trying to use up their inventory of pre-refresh parts before they update the assembly lines. Also consider that A) the 2015 Mustang was refreshed after just 3 years in 2018, and B) The Bronco was originally slated to launch in 2020 but was delayed several times, it's possible that the mid-cycle refresh was not delayed with the initial launch meaning that the pre-refresh will just have had a shorter run than anticipated. I've heard a few things that lead me to believe a refresh is coming in 2024, but so much is in the air right now and I'm sure so many decisions have changed that I think that only the executives would know for sure right now. We'll have confirmation in the next few months if we see a camoflauged Bronco rolling around Dearborn.

 

[FreddieLee]

Squared fenders across all models...

 

[Beautalkz]

I’ll bite. my opinion is mostly influenced by their restrictions on my23 walk ins:

• no more manual transmission option
• no Sasquatch on base and perhaps no base at all
• another 5-10% price increase
• steering wheel optional and only available with premier package which is only available on first edition trim

I agree!
-No more base model. -Big Bend gets a new name & becomes the base. -No more manuals. - Price increase. -Sasquatch only available on higher trims.
-Ford teases E-Bronco.

 

[RobCo]

I'd like to see gauge change as the current gauges suck. And I'm not a big fan of all this electronic bullshit that we don't need.

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