The First 10,000 miles in a ‘21 Bronco

[RWBigBend21]

My Bronco is a 4-door BB 2.3 A51 soft top with Mid pkg. Jan ‘21 order with a July delivery. Far exceeded my expectations and no regrets. Tailgate table added at nominal price and 33” Kenda’s aftermarket added are without a doubt integral to the stance.

Best advice- Get the bags for the doors and take them off. Cash in Ford points for 50% off the cost of the bags, a savings of about $200. Lock your dealer in for price before you take delivery.

My wife and I took the Bronco to the Beartooth and the Chief Joseph scenic hwy in Montana all the way from Florida .

Superb experience, but my only complaint is no flip down cup holders for rear occupants when the doors are off.

After a great trip to Montana we took the Bronco to the Florida Keys and experienced what it was built for …

With all the doors and top off across 7 mile bridge and all the way to Key West right before sunset.
Stay the course, you won’t be disappointed!

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[HBTFD]

Great pictures.

I wish my bronco was here and could pull my boat to the keys.

 

[MOBroncoSTL]

My Bronco is a 4-door BB 2.3 A51 soft top with Mid pkg. Jan ‘21 order with a July delivery. Far exceeded my expectations and no regrets. Tailgate table added at nominal price and 33” Kenda’s aftermarket added are without a doubt integral to the stance.
Best advice- Get the bags for the doors and take them off. Cash in Ford points for 50% off the cost of the bags, a savings of about $200. Lock your dealer in for price before you take delivery. Watch the Bronco Nation vids about door removal and you’ll be glad you did.
My wife and I took the Bronco to the Beartooth and the Chief Joseph scenic hwy in Montana all the way from Florida .
Superb experience, but my only complaint is no flip down cup holders for rear occupants when the doors are off.
After a great trip to Montana we took the Bronco to the Florida Keys and experienced what it was built for …
with all the doors and top off across 7 mile bridge and all the way to Key West right before sunset.
Stay the course, you won’t be disappointed!

This post made me more hopeful than I have felt in a long time for some reason. The tires look great on the BB. What size are they exactly? I was AMB and changed to Area 51 for MY22. How are you feeling about the color now? Any thoughts on it would be helpful. I think it is the color that I will still appreciate in 10 years even if it isn't exactly the most dazzling color. Very happy for your good fortunes and safe travels. Thanks for posting!

 

[LHD]

My Bronco is a 4-door BB 2.3 A51 soft top with Mid pkg. Jan ‘21 order with a July delivery. Far exceeded my expectations and no regrets. Tailgate table added at nominal price and 33” Kenda’s aftermarket added are without a doubt integral to the stance.
Best advice- Get the bags for the doors and take them off. Cash in Ford points for 50% off the cost of the bags, a savings of about $200. Lock your dealer in for price before you take delivery. Watch the Bronco Nation vids about door removal and you’ll be glad you did.
My wife and I took the Bronco to the Beartooth and the Chief Joseph scenic hwy in Montana all the way from Florida .
Superb experience, but my only complaint is no flip down cup holders for rear occupants when the doors are off.
After a great trip to Montana we took the Bronco to the Florida Keys and experienced what it was built for …
with all the doors and top off across 7 mile bridge and all the way to Key West right before sunset.
Stay the course, you won’t be disappointed!

How did you like the new Kenda R/T? My friend is the Natl sales mgr for their light truck tires and these have been a bit hit.

 

[Tellsnow]

My Bronco is a 4-door BB 2.3 A51 soft top with Mid pkg. Jan ‘21 order with a July delivery. Far exceeded my expectations and no regrets. Tailgate table added at nominal price and 33” Kenda’s aftermarket added are without a doubt integral to the stance.
Best advice- Get the bags for the doors and take them off. Cash in Ford points for 50% off the cost of the bags, a savings of about $200. Lock your dealer in for price before you take delivery. Watch the Bronco Nation vids about door removal and you’ll be glad you did.
My wife and I took the Bronco to the Beartooth and the Chief Joseph scenic hwy in Montana all the way from Florida .
Superb experience, but my only complaint is no flip down cup holders for rear occupants when the doors are off.
After a great trip to Montana we took the Bronco to the Florida Keys and experienced what it was built for …
with all the doors and top off across 7 mile bridge and all the way to Key West right before sunset.
Stay the course, you won’t be disappointed!

Great photos! Especially that B&W shot of the front. Wasn't loving the non-sig headlights at first but man, I'm really digging them now. Thanks for sharing and keep enjoying!

 

[RWBigBend21]

This post made me more hopeful than I have felt in a long time for some reason. The tires look great on the BB. What size are they exactly? I was AMB and changed to Area 51 for MY22. How are you feeling about the color now? Any thoughts on it would be helpful. I think it is the color that I will still appreciate in 10 years even if it isn't exactly the most dazzling color. Very happy for your good fortunes and safe travels. Thanks for posting!

 

[Aurongel]

Absolutely love the photos, the thought of taking my girl on a similar trip is what keeps me hopeful for my reservation being filled in the coming year.

I do have to ask though, what was your mileage like and was it an issue for you? I also ordered the 2.3L version and remain worried that the poor fuel economy will discourage us from taking longer trips.

 

[RWBigBend21]

Initially I had considered AMB as well because it looked good in the staged online Ford photos but the A51 was without a doubt the right choice for me. I've seen the AMB on my dealers lot now months later. I feel like it looks more purple-like in some conditions and there's no contrast against the fender flares and front end on an Outerbanks model. The AMB is a darker shade and the Bronco doesn't seem the same with the color matching fenders that I inspected. The General mgr at my dealership also stood by his own decision for the very same reasons as we looked at the AMB in person. He went with CG for his own choice and realized the MIC fenders and a lighter or matte paint allow for great contrast. The A51 for me was the right choice and the color looks fantastic in bright sun, ambient and evening. Across the country and back many people who saw mine for the first time made comments like "Ford got it right, "Dude I love that, Man, that color is sweet and one of my favorites was " At first I thought wow, that's a funny looking Land Rover but Man that thing is awesome."

 

[RWBigBend21]

Absolutely love the photos, the thought of taking my girl on a similar trip is what keeps me hopeful for my reservation being filled in the coming year.

I do have to ask though, what was your mileage like and was it an issue for you? I also ordered the 2.3L version and remain worried that the poor fuel economy will discourage us from taking longer trips.

The mileage has been 21-22 mpg. For me the 2.3 is great and is fast enough off the light. I did have some sticker shock today at the pump here in Florida with 93 octane as she purrs on it. I'd love Ford to build us a hybrid Bronco and I'd trade-in for it. I'm all about electric but until they can build one that goes farther or charges faster I can't do it yet.

 

[RWBigBend21]

Changing the factory 32" Bridgestone's to Kenda 33" tires changes the whole look. The Kenda's fit perfectly, a very slight increase in highway noise but fit with no issues. The 33's are 285/70 on 17" stock Big Bend wheels

 

[RWBigBend21]

Great photos! Especially that B&W shot of the front. Wasn't loving the non-sig headlights at first but man, I'm really digging them now. Thanks for sharing and keep enjoying!

Yeah I agree with you the sig lighting is very cool but the money saved in Mid package auto high beams and auto dimming sensors has been the right choice for me. I felt like I had to make a decision on the price and stick with it. I'm fine with the basic fully auto normal lights.

 

[RWBigBend21]

How did you like the new Kenda R/T? My friend is the Natl sales mgr for their light truck tires and these have been a bit hit.

LOVE , ABSOLUTELY Love the Kenda's. A small shop owner here in Florida on US-19 recommended them as he has them on his F-250. He was right, they are quiet, but the aggressive look changes the whole appearance of the stock Big Bend Bronco. The 33's fit, ride and look perfect. I originally had planned on either BFG or the Nitto's but these were priced right and have no regrets

 

[JimL]

Absolutely beautiful pictures, and great information. Beautiful rig. Thanks for sharing!

 

[andrusoid]

The mileage has been 21-22 mpg. For me the 2.3 is great and is fast enough off the light. I did have some sticker shock today at the pump here in Florida with 93 octane as she purrs on it. I'd love Ford to build us a hybrid Bronco and I'd trade-in for it. I'm all about electric but until they can build one that goes farther or charges faster I can't do it yet.

Agreed on the premium, filled my first tank with the Shell product and just a short jaunt on the freeway had the average up to 22.6 in Eco mode. Giving it a better test tomorrow. Going on a similar jaunt to Vegas for the Off-rodeo via Fort Smith Lake in AR, Tucumcari NM, Flagstaff AR, and then on to Bend OR and Cali to see my brother and cousins. Return via Bryce Natl. and may have to go to Key West now you've reminded me.

 

[rugbysecondrow]

Love this. thanks for sharing!

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