Spotted: Bronco Warthog marked as "Warthog" by Ford engineers

[eb-nutt]

Photos show a panhard Stabilizer bar at the rear diff (as pointed out by ekim) ... I anticipate Ford will utilize a Watts linkage stabilizer on a future raptor/warthog trim.

Doubtful on the Watts linkage...why test a prototype warthog with a obviously bigger rear differential and it also not have the Watts linkage if that is what it is going to have? To me it seems Ford knows the standard d44 in the bronco line up doesn't meet the needs of the engine hp in the warthog proto, insert bigger rear diff...it looks on par with the 9.75 used in the 3.5 ecoboost trucks/raptors.

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[eb-nutt]

Can you, or anyone else, tell if they are using F 150 bolt pattern as opposed to smaller Ranger? lug nut pattern?

Same 6 bolt lug, pattern i can't tell...some have stated those are raptor wheels on the warthog proto, if so, then definitely a different lug pattern than ranger/bronco.

 

[Hey19]

Maybe someone smarter and less busy than me could scale the rear shot for an estimation of track width? TIA

 

[FastM400]

Too low?

I think so, If the top of the line "normal" Broncos are hitting upper 60's the Hog is going to hurt the pocketbook. Used 2019 raptors are hovering around 70k.The Michigan people in the know already said its a completely different beefy suspension. I don't want it to be more than 75k and I think they would sell a lot of them at that price point, but then again I never thought I would see a new mustang hit 100k..Im just being pessimistic

 

[ColoradoGuy]

REMEMBER WHEN I TOLD YOU THIS LITERALLY MONTHS AGO.
I WORKED FOR FORD RECENTLY.

EVERYTHING I HAVE SAID IS CORRECT.

WHY NOT JUST LISTEN GOD I HATE THIS FORUM.

 

[Hkak45]

The bronco assembly line will up and running for over 1+ year before they squeeze in the Warthog

This is what I was going to say. Y’all are acting like Ford has 5 employees.... obviously these ones testing the new prototype vehicles are not the same ones making the Bronco nor are they the same ones coding the B&P. I think some need to take a chill pill and remember there are hundreds if not thousands of people at Ford HQ. it’s like saying they shouldn’t be thinking about the new F150 since the Bronco isn’t out yet

 

[PhoenixM3]

I’m sorry, but I think Warthog is the worst name/code name for a vehicle. I would be happy if no one ever called it that again.

What in the world is wrong with you!? Naming the uber capable Bronco after a cuddly, flatulent pig is the absolute best fitting name.....

 

[PhoenixM3]

Likely written on there while on the bench, pre-assembly. Then someone forgot to wipe it off post install.

They could've written "Left rear" (or whichever corner the high tech scrap of plastic is installed at) with an arrow pointing up too....

 

[Parker]

Anybody else feel like FoMoCo really needs to get their sh*t straight (i.e. QA, mktg, delivery) w/ the current rollout of promised Broncos before complicating the assembly line w/ even more trims?

I miss the mantra of keep it simple, stupid sometimes..

Start working on my Parks Department Green Pick-up truck Bronco

 

[broncobuster2550]

Oops

 

[JPNC]

I think so, If the top of the line "normal" Broncos are hitting upper 60's the Hog is going to hurt the pocketbook. Used 2019 raptors are hovering around 70k.The Michigan people in the know already said its a completely different beefy suspension. I don't want it to be more than 75k and I think they would sell a lot of them at that price point, but then again I never thought I would see a new mustang hit 100k..Im just being pessimistic

I've posted this on other threads, but I optioned out an F-150 Raptor after I decided to wait on the Raptor/Warthog. It starts at ~$53k and after adding Mid Pkg, Bead lock capable Wheels, 360 Camera and 4.1 front axle it was around $65k. Hopefully the Bronco will be no more than that.

 

[chtucker]

I've posted this on other threads, but I optioned out an F-150 Raptor after I decided to wait on the Raptor/Warthog. It starts at ~$53k and after adding Mid Pkg, Bead lock capable Wheels, 360 Camera and 4.1 front axle it was around $65k. Hopefully the Bronco will be no more than that.

Good luck with that. A Wildtrak is going to be over $60k. A Warthog will be $10k on top of that at least.

 

[JPNC]

Good luck with that. A Wildtrak is going to be over $60k. A Warthog will be $10k on top of that at least.

You are probably right, but the Raptor isnt even the most expensive F-150. Per the website, the starting prices are:

XL $28,745
XLT $34,760
Lariat $42,750
King Ranch $52,990
Raptor $53,455
Platinum $55,520
Limited $67,735

 

[Drinxxs04]

Looks like the Wildtrak grill under the camo

 

[Paint]

Bronco Warthog.

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