Would you buy a Manual Bronco now?

[CapeCodCash]

Yes, I'd buy a MT. I have a brandy new Grinder right now; 154 miles with the noise. Dealer knows about it and I'm in line for a full transmission replacement at the end of this month.

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[heynow14]

I have a VERY early '22 SAS - had it for over a year now - never had the noise - 7MT is the best thing about an amazing vehicle. I would never have bought with an auto and I still have no desire to stop choosing my own gears.

 

[Bigmatt]

That’s the only reason I bought it. Been off-road in manual Jeeps my entire adult life so off-road in one is no big deal. Automatics are boring anyway!

 

[SlvrSurfRidr]

1000% would buy again. Manual Badlands MT. No noises here

 

[mattymatthall]

I love the 7MT!

Has to be frustrating if you are affected by the problem, but mine has been good so far.

Same, hopefully no issues *knocks on wood*

 

[Ford Guy]

I thought I wanted a standard two door... I took delivery of a Badlands 2 door 7mt... it was not convenient! Around the farm, with stop and go, it got annoying quickly.. Even though my mind told me I wanted a manual. I sold it, ordered an automatic Black diamond, (shifts like butter!) and am much happier now! I still have my mustang for those days I need the manual tranny fix!

 

[PacoFitz]

I have the option to buy a badlands with the 7 speed. Question is, with all the problems people are having with the manual trans, do I get it or keep looking for an auto? How wide spread is the issue?

I have had zero issues with my 2021 MT

 

[mamasquatch11]

I love my manual Black Diamond 2 door. I heard the noise yesterday morning but when it warmed up it went away. What is Ford doing about this issue?

 

[NatureMan]

I love my manual Black Diamond 2 door. I heard the noise yesterday morning but when it warmed up it went away. What is Ford doing about this issue?

 

[PRBronco]

I love my MT 2door Badlands. Seven months now and have not heard the noise yet

 

[Shabib]

Absolutely. I have over 12k miles and no noise. Taken it off roading and it handled amazingly well.

 

[Unclebutter]

My original reservation was for 2.7 w/ 10 speed auto. After doing a Bronco sponsored off road event where I got to drive the 7MT, I changed my reservation to 2.3 w/7MT. I told my guide driver coach what I had on reservation. He told me that if we were on the freeway and I told you this was the 2.7, you’d believe me. I went directly to the dealership and changed my reservation to 2.3/MT. I removed everything that was holding up the order. Got the Badlands; went up two levels in trim and down several thousand in price. Couldn’t be happier with the rig. Driving these manuals is, or should I say, can be a little different. You can feather the clutch and accelerator like your used to. Or, you can let the clutch out to the sweet spot without adding any throttle. The Bronco automatically raises RMP a couple hundred and away you go. I think it is possible to shift this thing as smooth as any auto. Puts a smile on my face with every mile. Get the manual tranny while you can.
Yes, I have the noise.

 

[TMort]

It’s the only Bronco I would get and I’ve heard more issues with the auto Tran. In fact you’re the first person that’s mentioned issues with the manual.

I have the option to buy a badlands with the 7 speed. Question is, with all the problems people are having with the manual trans, do I get it or keep looking for an auto? How wide spread is the issue?

 

[JC2DR]

I can’t imagine that you’ll hear no from many if at all. Mine has the noise but there is no issue driving. Hard to notice it now unless I try. It is however more fun than I’ve had in years.

 

[FastFastFast]

I learned how to drive a manual on a Bronco 2 back when I was 17 and I wouldn’t take a new Bronco if it wasn’t a manual. So much fun.

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