best guess is a dummy connector to hold defrost and washer connections. There have been pics posted here (buried somewhere). Believe there's even a bronco nation video posted here that talks about storing connectors when hard top is fully removed.
The connectors you see there are what plug into the hard top wiring/tubing when it's on. They have the dummy connectors there so they don't just flop around in back when you have the top off or a soft top on.
What has been seen cannot be unseen. Let the nightmares begin.Not sure what I’m seeing here. But is this not the same garage that gave us this awful pic?
If that’s the case I’d trade it too!
Putting unused wiring for future use front and center in a cargo area???? It is backward from the way I would have thought Ford would engineer it and should have been done exactly like the removable doors. The other option would be to have a recessed connector on both ends and a short removable jumper between. That wiring hanging out will be broken by anyone rolling over camping in the back of their rig. Since I've ordered a soft top, I'll find a way to bury them behind a panel until I take delivery of a hardtop. This is why Ford didn't initially want to prep soft tops with hardtop wiring kits...
If Ford was doing their homework, they would have set up the Outer Banks to excel at driving in sand. Probably just used the name though.
Definitely can't unsee it.
Same boat here...minus the SAS. Wife is all about the heated steering wheel.
Don't start with the hate. 2 reservation holder. Our flipper Bronco was a 2.7L, BL, 33" tires, mid package, tow. The keeper Bronco was SAS, BL, Sas, Lux, tow, leather. After spending 2,800 miles in the Flipper Brondo the 1st thing you notice is the stance. Second is how different they drive and sound. The upgraded speakers are a vast improvement over the base. We like the larger touchscreen over the smaller one the other interesting thing is the Apple carplay connects via Bluetooth where the smaller one needs connected with a cord. We actually like the marine grade vinyl over the leather but prefer the power seats, still no memory button.Mid is so much easier to clean than the carpet floor, sand and dog hair. In short here is what I’d do if I had the opportunity to build another Bronco, not all options available from factory.
upgraded sound system
larger touch screen
rubber floors
power seats
marine vinyl seats
hood insulation
SAS suspension
adaptive cruise
save my money from buying LUX
We made the mistake of stopping at a local hardware store and we drew a crowd that lasted over 2hrs comparing the two side by side.
Interesting measurements
Floor to bottom of front fender - 1" differance
Flipper Bronco non SAS 37.5
Keeper Bronco SAS 38.5
Floor to bottom of rear fender - 1.5" differance
FB 38.75
KB 40.25
Floor to bottom of hitch - 1" differance
FB 18
KB 19
Floor to front tow hook center of hole - 3/4"
FB 24.5
KB 25.75
Centerline of hubs to bottom of flare
Front 3/4" differance
Rear 1/2" differance
Driving the SAS seems more composed over bumps, and Lux package makes it sound quieter. Well the DB meter tells a different story the DB level is the same 77. You definitely hear less tire noise with the SAS. The hood insulation definitely makes a huge differance with engine noise (turbo) on the Lux, carpet helps too. First pic is Lux, SAS, BL second is Mid, BL. Hope they post in the order I loaded them.
What is the difference between the 2 different dash pictures? Is that an additional speaker with USB connection for charging? Are either one of them for wireless charging?(was assuming that would be in front of center console). The important question is do I lose the coin collector if I get the Lux package?
Thanks,
Dan
Fair enough, I could have sworn someone on here said it did
I don’t know what’s up with this dudes rig or if he mixed up the photos.. that + this is the same confusing dude w the f’d up kid truck rim situation that I’m too old to follow. So I really want to stay out of it altogether - but just so it’s clear for those waiting on a soft top. There are no loose wires in the trunk. The ports are there. The wires are prob direct from the hardtop itself - that would make more sense obviously. See for yourself on my soft top. Both sides to be thorough.
