International Off-Road Expo: Bronco Photos and Q&A Answers (UPDATED)

[bluezombi]

So... Im debating if i sasquatch the OBX or wait and hope for that 2 inch lift....

Or just go crazy with a sas plus 2 inch lift hahaha

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[FourHorses]

2” lift from the factory!

 

[SHLYGRR]

So... Im debating if i sasquatch the OBX or wait and hope for that 2 inch lift....

Or just go crazy with a sas plus 2 inch lift hahaha

You’ll know before ordering. People keep saying SAS + 2”. My interpretation of the Q&A was that you don’t need Sasquatch to get the 2” lift. I don’t think the 2” lift accessory is on top of the Sasquatch. That would probably violate their GVWR limits by raising center of gravity.

 

[Boxer4]

2” lift from the factory!

Is it factory or DIO ? Wasn’t this asked at the SEMA to the Global manager?

 

[Superthornbird]

Done

 

[SHLYGRR]

Is it factory or DIO ?

Factory

 

[RG7]

First off thanks @SHLYGRR and @Cold_steel for flushing out the individual at the booth who actually knows what he’s talking about. Seems like the first Q&A in a while where we’ve actually gotten new information. Super helpful.

Some of his answers were interesting— I know the dealer email posted by XCR the other day specifically calls out that the reason for the delay is NOT a development issue and it’s a supplier issue, but after reading the rep’s responses I’m not so sure.

I’m sure the suppliers are having problems too, but between not knowing final finishes on the dash, and product development supposedly still sorting out things like flat towing autos and GVWR concerns it sounds like they’re just not ready to ship this vehicle.

AND THATS OKAY. Ford, take your time, and get it right the first time. We’d rather get a vehicle late that’s done right than something on-time that’s half-assed.

 

[Munoz1289]

Excellent report thanks

 

[FstFrd00]

What is your favorite accessory? What can you not go without?
The 12” screen. It‘s the dumbest thing, but I have to have it. It provides a lot wider camera view (they must not adapt the view for the 8” screen) and just looks like it belongs. The 8” is fine but the 12” is the way to go.

This!!! ?

 

[Southern Girl]

You’re welcome!! I remember looking at the OBX model and thinking “who the heck needs these tube steps on here?” The OBX is so much lower to the ground compared to the Badlands and SAS. Im sure some people need the step though.

Short girls

 

[RobPS]

Awesome! Thanks for the info.

 

[FstFrd00]

What is your favorite accessory? What can you not go without?
The 12” screen. It‘s the dumbest thing, but I have to have it. It provides a lot wider camera view (they must not adapt the view for the 8” screen) and just looks like it belongs. The 8” is fine but the 12” is the way to go.

This!!! ?

 

[JAC]

@SHLYGRR and @Cold_steel Y'all are wicked awesome for taking the time to get this info!! Many Thanks!!!

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

Will there be a standalone options for 2” lift kit?
Yes. It will be one of 200 accessories in the updated B&P.

Hell yes. Let’s hope this is available in addition to the Badlands Sasquatch as a proper suspension lift.

Why are there dedicated accent colors in the trim interiors? Can we swap out colors on the interior (not the stitching but the grab handles and vent switches)? Will the Wildtrak really have A51 accents in it?
”God I hope not....if so, then Ray Charles designed it.” Hahaha love it
He said that he expects the accents to either be customizable or to come in the color of your vehicle. That, or they will be a black or neutral color by the time we order. He didn’t seem too sure, but he was definitely on board with those accents not being strictly held to each trim.

That’s a good sign, necessary & funny as hell.

SIDE CONVO
Bronco Nation is going to start doing question and answer sessions on Mondays or Wednesdays. They will take 5-10 questions and field them to the proper groups at Ford to get answers. They will be live sometimes. Pretty nice!! Wish they had been doing that all along but they seem to figuring things out which is fine. The BN guys really want to prevent non-factual info from spreading like wildfire and misinforming customers. Hopefully we can start managing this well on 6G too. This product specialist has been working on Bronco for three years and worked on Mustang GT in a basement for 4.5 years.

Yes please. Facts are good.

Thank you!

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