Wildtrak vs. Badlands.. (Post Pricing survey).. Which one works better for your lifestyle? Why?

[Gamecock]

I'm not sure I'm understanding your questions above... Wildtrak still has a 4 auto / 4 high / 4 Low transfer case... Wildtrak does not have the rock crawl goat mode. To be honest, I couldn't give two craps about goat modes because they are something I would never use when off roading. If you've got rocks to maneuver, stick it on 4 Low and maybe lock a diff and be on your way.

There is only one GOAT Mode actually, that I do want, and that is sport. I use sport mode on all my auto transmission cars while driving around town, and the bronco with a 10 speed will definitely need it I think. Actually a huge drawback for the Badlands IMO because it doesn't have it.

Can’t you put a Badlands in Baja and manually switch it to 2H to get to Sport mode? Seems easy enough to get around it. I wish they had offered Sport on it though, but not a deal breaker unless it doesn’t allow the manual change to 2H.

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[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

My wife is reverse...set on BL w/ 2.7, auto, but does NOT want the washout interior and she’ll have more need for the rock crawl mode & front disconnect than the sport mode. Sure is my f150 w/ the 3.5EB
/10 speed quicker with the sport mode-yes, but in regular mode it still flat out hauls a**.

my biggest dilemma is, is the 4.70 gearing worth going to sasquatch for knowing that I’ll be swapping out the squatch wheels/tires for aftermarket ones day 1.

 

[Crowleyman]

If I needed to choose today, it’d be WT. You get SAS and the 2.7 standard. It’s tough saying there’s “value” in a $50K truck, but between the two, I see more value in the WT due to the standard options in the trim vs. optional adds in the BL.

 

[mneblett]

I live in the east: no open Baja-like land within an easy drive, and snow.

BL choice was easy for us.

 

[WuNgUn]

Just ran this thru one of the survey price spreadsheets... And still Badlands wins, but the way I have it spec'd, it's about $500 more... And this is keeping the 2.0L engine (which is fine for the 2 door, and with the much smaller fuel tank, the V6 just doesn't make sense)
High package
Squatch
Mod top
10Sp
Roof rails
If Squatch is available with MT when my build is due, I may consider it.

 

[Cheshire]

My wife is reverse...set on BL w/ 2.7, auto, but does NOT want the washout interior and she’ll have more need for the rock crawl mode & front disconnect than the sport mode. Sure is my f150 w/ the 3.5EB
/10 speed quicker with the sport mode-yes, but in regular mode it still flat out hauls a**.

my biggest dilemma is, is the 4.70 gearing worth going to sasquatch for knowing that I’ll be swapping out the squatch wheels/tires for aftermarket ones day 1.

Badlands has the same 4.7 as Sasquatch. The Advnaced 4x4 is probably more important. See table.

 

[WatchYourSix]

Can’t you put a Badlands in Baja and manually switch it to 2H to get to Sport mode? Seems easy enough to get around it. I wish they had offered Sport on it though, but not a deal breaker unless it doesn’t allow the manual change to 2H.

I was wondering this also. A few months back, someone suggested in another thread that it wouldn't be a good idea to use Baja on pavement. Curious to know for sure. Maybe someone with more knowledge can elaborate on the why.

 

[vintage]

Different strokes for different folks. In this case different modes for different folks.
Good to hear people are using the different modes. My lazy butt will probably have it in normal mode all the time.

 

[Gamecock]

Badlands has the same 4.7 as Sasquatch. The Advnaced 4x4 is probably more important. See table.

Look again at the chart...he said he is getting the auto, so regular Badlands without Sas gets 4.46 gears in the rear.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Badlands has the same 4.7 as Sasquatch. The Advnaced 4x4 is probably more important. See table.

Sorry I meant if I got the BL with sasquatch or without knowing that if be replacing the wheels. Only thing Id gain w/ squatch is the 4.70 gearing. Im getting the auto not manual.

 

[Treeza61]

Hi everyone,
Well, if you are anything like me, you keeping going back and forth between Wildtrak and Badlands. Crazy!! I feel like I change my mind daily. I do not think it is a easy choice because the way ford set-up the trim options. For example, I know they say if you plan not to do rock climbing much and you want off-road speed go with WT or ...and BL for Climbing. IT IS NOT THAT EASY AND HERE IS AN EXAMPLE:

1. 33” A-T tires work better on the road, however I do not rock climb.
2. I do not like carpet or cloth but I like the SPORT MODE!!
3. I love Baja running, but I have to pull my Bronco with my RV.. Tires 33” better then 35” for pulling.
4. I do not need the extra armor around the car / disconnect, but I love the look and metal for after market stuff.

THIS IS WHY I KEEP GOING BACK AND FORTH.. CAN you guys relate??? If so Why.. FYI: Today at 3:43 p.m. I would order BL. Lol

Right there with you!

 

[Treeza61]

I thought I read that the washout interior was under the carpet in the WildTrak. I could be mistaken.

Just a plug.

 

[Corsair]

Just a plug.

No plugs, just passive drains.

 

[BroncoBoy22]

My wife is reverse...set on BL w/ 2.7, auto, but does NOT want the washout interior and she’ll have more need for the rock crawl mode & front disconnect than the sport mode. Sure is my f150 w/ the 3.5EB
/10 speed quicker with the sport mode-yes, but in regular mode it still flat out hauls a**.

my biggest dilemma is, is the 4.70 gearing worth going to sasquatch for knowing that I’ll be swapping out the squatch wheels/tires for aftermarket ones day 1.

Upgrade to leather on Badlands and bye bye to the washout interior. Perfect option for your wife

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