2026 Bronco changes?

[JustinsCustoms]

While I agree that the Bronco does not need another blue/gray color, this color would be the closest to the color of the Bronco in my profile. THAT Bronco was from when they announced the Bronco was coming back. Hasn't been a color close to that IMHO, unfortunately. I have never seen a name for that color either.

So get rid of the Azure Gray, do not bring back Area 51, give me this color or even better the color in my profile, and throw in a bright red, an orange, a yellow and a better looking green. Not everything needs to be metallic, or change with the angle of the sun. Stop overcomplicating things.

Funny you should mention, there is an orange coming.

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[Toccoa]

Funny you should mention, there is an orange coming.

 

[Lewisj41]

Funny you should mention, there is an orange coming.

China is getting a Boxwood Green, any chance that makes it's way to the States?

 

[TopRecon]

Funny you should mention, there is an orange coming.

I met with a designer at Ford several weeks ago who works in the colors, material, and finishes department for the Bronco. I asked her if Orange Fury was coming to the Bronco as it was the Sport and Maverick, she seemed taken aback and then admitted she could not confirm, rather than denying it outright. I'd told her I was planning on wrapping my Bronco since I really wanted an Orange 2-Door, but that Ford had limited Code Orange to the Raptor. She shrugged and said, "Well, you never know what's coming."

China is getting a Boxwood Green, any chance that makes it's way to the States?

I also spoke with her about options on China's Bronco that we don't get in the states. She mentioned that the interior materials used on the Bronco stateside are classified as heavier duty than China's, which use less durable roadgoing interior materials, and as such there's almost no overlap between finishes for the Bronco in China and the Bronco in the US. She agreed the green was a good color, but I didn't get the impression that it was in the cards the way she implied that the orange was.

 

[Cordycord]

Funny enough, I asked Ai to tell me about MY2026 changes and I think it's supposed to be officially revealed on the 15th of October. It linked a well-known dealer talking about the changes on Youtube, as well as some other sites. Known changes (that interest me) are:

--no Heritage model, which is why I ordered a REB Heritage 2025 for November delivery
--other model tweaks that allow/don't allow different packages that I don't remember
--improved sound deadening
--improved engine mapping gives snappier response on the 2.7
--more horsepower from the 2.3 from engine mapping
--improved windshield sound deadening(?)
--improved hardtop roof gaskets for--you guessed it--sound deadening and leaks

Apparently the roof is already upgraded so late 2025 Broncos have them, and potentially have the other upgrades as well.

 

[redone17]

Funny enough, I asked Ai to tell me about MY2026 changes and I think it's supposed to be officially revealed on the 15th of October. It linked a well-known dealer talking about the changes on Youtube, as well as some other sites. Known changes (that interest me) are:

--no Heritage model, which is why I ordered a REB Heritage 2025 for November delivery
--other model tweaks that allow/don't allow different packages that I don't remember
--improved sound deadening
--improved engine mapping gives snappier response on the 2.7
--more horsepower from the 2.3 from engine mapping
--improved windshield sound deadening(?)
--improved hardtop roof gaskets for--you guessed it--sound deadening and leaks

Apparently the roof is already upgraded so late 2025 Broncos have them, and potentially have the other upgrades as well.

Some of those upgrades are included in early 2025 as well. Mine was built in March and it has Soundscreen windshield. I haven’t inspected the roof too much yet - but, it definitely seals and clicks/locks into place better. I never had an issue with my old one either though.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

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It will be 1 year newer than the current production year once it comes out.

Ha ha ha. “This year we put a 26 on the box”.

 

[bf4445]

If it is coming I don't think that it's coming from MAP that is however only my educated theory based on the fact that there have been no build sheets so far that suggest an electric drivetrain, this doesn't exclude the possibility entirely especially if the frames are sent to another facility from MAP's ISS but I would say it's not likely IMHO Ford will go this direction unless there has already been significant investment (because of the loss of EV incentives in the BBB and tariffs)

Thanks.
I bought a used cmax energy phev when my truck was getting new injectors at the dealer and fell in love with the economy and power, would love a Bronco like that. Hard for me to plunk down the money for a conventional drivetrain as expensive as they are and with gas over $5.00. I dirve the same 450 mile one way trip and with my truck round trip is $300.00 in the Phev its $100.00. The Brinco would be close to the $300.00 and that would limit my use of it. My dead Rene Trailhawk killed by a girl on a cell phone while not as capable as a Bronco would be was a great little off road vehicle once you learned how to use its system. They dont make em anymore...either.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Thanks.
I bought a used cmax energy phev when my truck was getting new injectors at the dealer and fell in love with the economy and power, would love a Bronco like that. Hard for me to plunk down the money for a conventional drivetrain as expensive as they are and with gas over $5.00. I dirve the same 450 mile one way trip and with my truck round trip is $300.00 in the Phev its $100.00. The Brinco would be close to the $300.00 and that would limit my use of it. My dead Rene Trailhawk killed by a girl on a cell phone while not as capable as a Bronco would be was a great little off road vehicle once you learned how to use its system. They dont make em anymore...either.

$5??? Damn, your state sucks. We are under $3 in NY...

 

[bf4445]

$5??? Damn, your state sucks. We are under $3 in NY...

I agree but the whole west coast is like that and we are swimming in oil fields and leases. Ca. is the worst Oregon is the best at a little under $3.75

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

I hope the add BlueCruise. Got a rental 25 Explorer right now and holy wow it's awesome

Im actually considering adding this feature to my First Edition...Now that Im using F-150 PCM, most of the Firmware is already in place...not difficult to add the new bells and whistles for blue cruise...Or any other new features for that matter. I'd much rather spend a few $ and some time wrenching and programming, and have the vehicle I WANT ,than buy another new Bronco.

 

[bf4445]

Im actually considering adding this feature to my First Edition...Now that Im using F-150 PCM, most of the Firmware is already in place...not difficult to add the new bells and whistles for blue cruise...Or any other new features for that matter. I'd much rather spend a few $ and some time wrenching and programming, and have the vehicle I WANT ,than buy another new Bronco.

Great idea

 

[23OBX2.7]

I agree but the whole west coast is like that and we are swimming in oil fields and leases. Ca. is the worst Oregon is the best at a little under $3.75

The upside is that there's less traffic than would be if $3.25 gal often I wish it was $10 gal. Too many ubers, skip etc polluting the roads.

 

[bf4445]

The upside is that there's less traffic than would be if $3.25 gal often I wish it was $10 gal. Too many ubers, skip etc polluting the roads.

Too many people the roads are jam packed even at $5.69 for Disel and almost $5 for gas. Even this morning Sunday the freeway was busy bot it wasn't yet crowded as it was 8am

 

[AZ_Craig]

Ha ha ha. “This year we put a 26 on the box”.

And added $1500 to the MSRP.

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