Spent an afternoon with the Bronco EVERGLADES Special Edition in Michigan

[JeffL]

i dig the wheels

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[Mango&Moose]

Anyone actually raise their hand for an Everglades?

I thought about starting a thread about the trim that nobody wants and no one asked for to see who was actually interested in this... thing.

 

[RussellTBronco]

There’s nothing “special” about this edition

I kinda like the wheels.

 

[Michael Grasso]

I wonder if those side steps just bolt on the factory rock sliders?

Those aren't the factory Rock Rails, (Badlands, FE, option) those are the new short rail with side step option.

 

[TXscooterguy]

Since the fording depth has been increased to 36 inches, it would be cool if someone would put masking tape on the pillar just to show what the "safe" Everglades fording depth really is. Then put a second piece of masking tape 3 inches lower for the rest of us Sasquatch guys.

 

[Beach_Bum]

I would be all over this except the snorkel is damn ugly and doesn't even have a pre-filter. Wish you would have done a full 360 walk around.

Going to be interesting to see how fast these get built or don't get built. Tempted to jump on the package to potentially get a bronco faster.

Not a bad idea. Ford is committed to building the Everglades and the Bronco Raptor. There is a finite production capacity at MAP. The Ranger isn't going to cede volume to the Bronco with the various Splash editions needing to be produced onto of the normal production.

Ford extended the option to unscheduled order holders that they can opt for the Everglades. Someone who wants a Black Diamond but with additional capability and features might see the Everglades produced quicker.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Since the fording depth has been increased to 36 inches, it would be cool if someone would put masking tape on the pillar just to show what the "safe" Everglades fording depth really is. Then put a second piece of masking tape 3 inches lower for the rest of us Sasquatch guys.

The graphic that everyone complains about is just that. There is a Sasquatch swimming and lines above and below that. One can gauge their fording depth by the graphic.

 

[Tricky Dick]

The graphic that everyone complains about is just that. There is a Sasquatch swimming and lines above and below that. One can gauge their fording depth by the graphic.

Now that is kinda cool.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Now that is kinda cool.

I still hate the look of the graphic. But it does serve a purpose.

Overall, yes, it is a Franken-Bronco. But there are enough features that I would be interested if my Bronco wasn't built on Monday. A Black Diamond buyer can't get the signature lights and the high package 12" screen. It will have a unique interior MGV along with the wheels, winch, snorkel, etc. The price point is just as if Ford raided the parts bin. Yes, the winch is expensive. But with it being installed at the factory, it will be covered under the warranty.

And as I mentioned to another poster, It wouldn't surprise me to see unscheduled order holders wait longer as Everglades orders are scheduled ahead of them.

 

[shieldsy]

I don't care how many 'influencers' Ford tries to bribe, this is a special edition that will be quickly forgotten.

 

[TXscooterguy]

The graphic that everyone complains about is just that. There is a Sasquatch swimming and lines above and below that. One can gauge their fording depth by the graphic.

Is the 36 inch mark the one where Big Foot is bathing? So the engineers designed this to require the driver to roll down the window, stick his head outside and look at the decal, huh. They make high water alarms for boat bilges. Why not mount one on the front bumper at 36 inches and listen for the scream? A broomstick and duct tape should work fine.

 

[JohnnyBronco]

Is the 36 inch mark the one where Big Foot is bathing? So the engineers designed this to require the driver to roll down the window, stick his head outside and look at the decal, huh. They make high water alarms for boat bilges. Why not mount one on the front bumper at 36 inches and listen for the scream? A broomstick and duct tape should work fine.

1. Roll down window
2. If water comes in you are too deep

 

[Southern Girl]

"gals"

 

[uncledoodoo]

people who think the extras you get with the Everglades are the same as adding them yourselves, are just like the ones who thought a Sasquatch is just big tires and a puck lift, or that they could "squatch" their base for less than the Sasquatch package cost

 

[Beach_Bum]

Is the 36 inch mark the one where Big Foot is bathing? So the engineers designed this to require the driver to roll down the window, stick his head outside and look at the decal, huh. They make high water alarms for boat bilges. Why not mount one on the front bumper at 36 inches and listen for the scream? A broomstick and duct tape should work fine.

I think the tick above Sasquatch swimming is the max fording depth line. And you alluded to a driver sticking their head outside the window. Seems like a standard practice to choose your line when you don't have a spotter to see wheel placement. Not sure why that would be a problem when fording a water hazard. The Everglades like the Black Diamond has no 360 cameras. Hence, Ford is fine with the winch as it won't block any camera view.

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