Base Model Bronco Thread

[PR4X4]

I've been pouring over the specs. The highest trim I can stomach is the Black Diamond. From what I know today I could go three ways:

1.) Base - 2.7, w/auto, Sasquatch Pkg., HD Modular Front Bumper, Aux Switches, Apple car play (hopefully this is a stand alone option);
2.) Big Bend - 2.3, w/manual, optional rear locker, D Modular Front Bumper, Aux Switches, Apple car play; or
3.) Black Diamond - 2.3, w/manual, no options.

Each has its pros and cons. I could live with either trim as configured. The Base would obviously be the most off road worthy with the bigger tires, lockers and bigger front end. All depends on price I don't rock crawl or need front/rear lockers and 35's but it would be sweet.

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[atonge40]

Fear not fellow Base reservation holders, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all Bronco trims.

 

[Fordboi]

Fear not fellow Base reservation holders, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all Bronco trims.

i wasn't worried about that.

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

Aftermarket for remote start and heated seats would be a pain in the ass

More interested in keyless entry and the keypad to get in if you don’t want to bring your key. Are those standard on the base?

 

[atonge40]

i wasn't worried about that.

It seems a few people were. The spec site is terrible right now. We really need the Build & Price to go live.

 

[EvlNvrDys]

Usually tow packages include hitch, wiring, maybe improved cooling, certain gear ratios and maybe suspension tweeking. I would bet the 3500 is what any Bronco will tow and once they get it all figured out there will be a tow package including some of these items pushing it to 5000-7500, at least on the 4 door.

And just to add to this. I would expect the wiring to be plug and play especially for the aftermarket. Wife's jeep didn't have towing package, I added hitch later on. All I had to do was plug the new wiring into a plug a little bit above where the hitch went. I imagine Ford will have something similar.

 

[cybersal]

i wasn't worried about that.

It seems a few people were. The spec site is terrible right now. We really need the Build & Price to go live.

I was worried. The cd player in my Escape no longer functions, and the radio is spotty. The cassette deck works fine, and I can listen to music on my phone, but one of the creature comforts I want in a new ride is to be able to listen to music or a podcast on my phone via the vehicle's speakers. Plus using Google Maps or Waze and not the car's Nav system.

Yes, I still have cassettes.

 

[Fordboi]

I was worried. The cd player in my Escape no longer functions, and the radio is spotty. The cassette deck works fine, and I can listen to music on my phone, but one of the creature comforts I want in a new ride is to be able to listen to music or a podcast on my phone via the vehicle's speakers. Plus using Google Maps or Waze and not the car's Nav system.

Yes, I still have cassettes.

wow how old is your escape

 

[Pepin10]

I heard that and have been trying to confirm. Where did you see that?

Ford website, under base model specs. Black diamond and badlands and big bend show manual for the 4 door though

 

[Gilveabn]

And just to add to this. I would expect the wiring to be plug and play especially for the aftermarket. Wife's jeep didn't have towing package, I added hitch later on. All I had to do was plug the new wiring into a plug a little bit above where the hitch went. I imagine Ford will have something similar.

I hope you are right. On my E70 X5 it was the same story - I installed an aftermarket Curt hitch and the car was prewired for the hitch harness. What worried me a bit is that Base did not even have Towing Package as an option. Can ford really leave out the wiring for one model? Or standard wiring will suffice? Hmm

 

[Dirt]

Ford website, under base model specs. Black diamond and badlands and big bend show manual for the 4 door though

That's weird, but might also explain the huge price difference between 2dr and 4dr models compared to other trims...So 4dr is locked out of manual huh....and laj.texmuk confirmed no rubber+drainplugs option for the base. Bummer.

 

[Toccoa]

That's weird, but might also explain the huge price difference between 2dr and 4dr models compared to other trims...So 4dr is locked into manual huh....and laj.texmuk confirmed no rubber+drainplugs option for the base. Bummer.

Starting to get the feeling that Base is going to be targeted for fleet sales. ?

 

[EvlNvrDys]

I hope you are right. On my E70 X5 it was the same story - I installed an aftermarket Curt hitch and the car was prewired for the hitch harness. What worried me a bit is that Base did not even have Towing Package as an option. Can ford really leave out the wiring for one model? Or standard wiring will suffice? Hmm

Could they? Sure they could. But when you say you're going to have 200+ accessories at launch, I'd bet you are going to make it as plug and play as you can.

 

[cybersal]

wow how old is your escape

2002. Still running strong with over 233,000 miles.

 

[Dr.Z]

Who is actually putting their money where their mouth is and getting a base model? Count me in! 2-door, base, 7 speed, and sasquatch of course. Going for cactus grey, I am in AZ after all! I will add aux switches if available. Nothing else I really need, I'll go aftermarket!

AZ also... why are you picking what you’re picking? Have multiple vehicles ? Avid off-road ?

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