No 2.7 for 2dr Badlands 2025...but why?

Ford hasn't said why, so we can speculate. One reason may be to drive buyers to the Stroppe, the only 2-door with the 2.7L. Another reason may be that people just weren't buying the 2-door 2.7L (enthusiasts, yes. I have it and love it.) and it wasn't worth it to Ford. At any rate, I hope it comes back as an option for 2026. Ford has brought back options before; it would be great to see it again. I also wish more people would get 2-doors so Ford keeps them around; the trim options are starting to get scary few for them!

It seems they should have just discontinued the 2.3 and manual option. Bad enough that a base 2 door with Sasquatch and 2.3 stickers for the same msrp as my 22 OBX, high, tow, 2.7, rear locker. The 2.3 doesn’t get much better mileage and I’d imagine those opting for manual will start to dwindle. Looks like I’ll just be holding onto my 2 door V6. No way I’m paying $75K for their poor replication of a Stroppe.

It's too bad the 2 door has to take the back seat.
I suppose we should be thankful ford made a 4 door. Thats a big part of it coming to market.
I guess the sales numbers dictate what to offer. There doesn't seem to be a supply or warranty issue.

Thankfully I've got my 2 door V6, badlands squatch and I just couldn't be happier. I think 2 doors will just become more rare and with the ford limited trim options maybe even more unique and loyal to the original.

If you spec a Badlands with the extras that are included with the Stroppe, and with the 2.3, you’re going to be within about 9,000 of the Stroppe pricing… add the cost difference for the 2.7 and add the beefed up steering gear underneath, and you’re within 5k of the Stroppe…

I’m guessing they were wanting to push people toward the Stroppe, and in reality, everyone I’ve talked to with a 2-door and 2.3 are VERY happy with their setups…

my 2¢