Manual Trans Bronco with shorter inseam

[Michigander]

I have a 2024 Big Bend M/T on order.

I'm looking for feedback from people with shorter inseam (26" or so) with driving the M/T Bronco.

I've noticed in some reviews of the Bronco with M/T that they mention the low clutch engagement point.

My wife would be driving this occasionally and her inseam is around 26".

I know that the steering column telescopes, but not sure if that totally addresses my concern.

Thanks

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[soldier989]

My inseam is 29. There's about 2 inches of dead travel before you feel the clutch, then about 4". With the seat and steering wheel adjustments, I imagine she'd be fine. You could always find a used one to test drive.

 

[Squatch]

Took me a second to realize you meant the 7M, 7-speed manual transmission, and not Mud Terrain or Mickey Thompson, haha.

The seat goes really far forward. I would say the clutch is very forgiving and it is one of the easiest--if not the easiest--manual transmissions I have ever driven.

I think inseam isn't a problem if she's comfortable in a more upright seating position like the Bronco has vice a Mustang. The Mustang seating position may be tougher for the small-legged but seeing over the hood to what's immediately in front of the Bronco is tough for short folks.

 

[redone17]

I’d suggest the Steeda Clutch Spring as well. Easy upgrade and she’ll be able to feel it engage.

 

[Michigander]

Took me a second to realize you meant the 7M, 7-speed manual transmission, and not Mud Terrain or Mickey Thompson, haha.

The seat goes really far forward. I would say the clutch is very forgiving and it is one of the easiest--if not the easiest--manual transmissions I have ever driven.

I think inseam isn't a problem if she's comfortable in a more upright seating position like the Bronco has vice a Mustang. The Mustang seating position may be tougher for the small-legged but seeing over the hood to what's immediately in front of the Bronco is tough for short folks.

Thanks for the response. I changed the thread title to avoid confusion.

It's funny that you mention the Mustang manual trans because that's what I have now. She loves the car but doesn't like to drive it because she can't see over the hood.

 

[Michigander]

My inseam is 29. There's about 2 inches of dead travel before you feel the clutch, then about 4". With the seat and steering wheel adjustments, I imagine she'd be fine. You could always find a used one to test drive.

That's a good suggestion.

 

[RoLyMa27]

I have a 2024 Big Bend M/T on order.

I'm looking for feedback from people with shorter inseam (26" or so) with driving the M/T Bronco.

I've noticed in some reviews of the Bronco with M/T that they mention the low clutch engagement point.

My wife would be driving this occasionally and her inseam is around 26".

I know that the steering column telescopes, but not sure if that totally addresses my concern.

Thanks

2 Dr 7M here. My wife is 5'3" on her tip toes and she has no problems shifting.

 

[Bronccraig]

I know in one of the indiana jones movies ‘shorty’ used a block of wood on one pedal )…in my 2 dr BB MT seems to me when i vacuum the seat slides way up and i have cloth but it also seems to have a upright seat if that makes sense but i do notice in traffic thinking the linkage disengages with pedal pretty far down..

 

[va011101]

My daughter is 5’-2” and has no issues adjusting the seat to work the clutch.

BTW, make sure the next generation can drive a manual!

 

[Michigander]

My daughter is 5’-2” and has no issues adjusting the seat to work the clutch.

BTW, make sure the next generation can drive a manual!

I'm with you there. Both of my kids know how, and in fact took their driver's skill test in a car/truck with a stick.

Now to teach my grandkids in a few years.

It was already a novelty when my lids learned back in 2002 and 2004.

Thanks for the info about your daughter. That's very helpful.

She must feel like a badass driving a Bronco with a stick.

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