Big Bend - Build - please help

You can add the winch (requires modular front bumper). It's under "Accessories>Exterior>Hitches Towing and Recovery".

This thread has info about the axle ratios:
https://community.thebronconation.com/forums/threads/rear-axle-drive-ratio-options.2225/post-25180I think that 3.73 sounds like a better fit for how you plan to use it, especially if you're concerned about mpgs, but if you want it to feel a little more zippy off the line or think you might want to someday tackle more difficult trails then get the 4.27.

Timothy

Dear Bronco Nation,

I have been using the Ford.com online Build & Price configuration website.
I am narrowing down a Big Bend build and have a few questions for the community.

My current thinking, at the moment anyway, seems to change weekly :cool:

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Use:
Family use, mostly freeway driving, yet planning some epic road trips. We won't go crazy on trails, look to stay conservative as we are new to the off-roads, yet want to keep our equipment in good condition and have the vehicle protection in place to keep the Bronco in good shape in case we hit a rough part of the trail.

2021 Big Bend Bronco Build Mid Package	Selection	Question
Exterior	Oxford White 4-door Soft top Front Steel Bash Plates
Winch	N/A	Is that an option here? I don't see it on the Big Bend build and configure. Is there a good 3rd party source to get a good winch for the Bronco?
	Splash Guards - front and rear	Good idea from the Ford factory, 3rd party better option?
	Keyless Entry Keypad?	Not sure if I want this option or not, thoughts?
	View attachment 6494	Planning on skipping, yet thoughts on getting them?
Interior	View attachment 6495	The interior is an area I wish I could go with a full Tan color, do you know of any good 3rd party options for carpet, seat covers, etc on the interior? See my post about Tan interior colors.
Engine	2.7L EcoBoost Engine	I like the idea of the bigger engine size with the 4-door Bronco fully loaded with people and cargo.
Transmission	10-Speed Select Shift Automatic
Drive	4x4 with Part Time Selectable Engagement (not in snow)
Rear Axle Ratio	Rear locking Differential, 4.27 Locking Rear Axle Final Drive Ratio (is this a better selection than the 3.73 for gas mileage? Or will that not really come into play here with the 10 speed transmission?)	I could use some help here to understand the Rear Axle Ratio and what one is the best for my needs and current configuration.

It was good to read you are planning to purchase a Ford Bronco and take it on epic road trips with your family. Those trips will create lasting memories! Nice!

You have come to the right place for information. Our Bronco Nation is full of knowledgeable and helpful members. Like most of us, you have a lot to learn, but let us get you started.

I know the interior tan-colored seats are important to you and I also know Ford does not currently offer what you seek. You could consider gathering a list of potential aftermarket organizations. I have attached below a link to a company that has already indicated they plan to develop seat covers for the Bronco. You could email them and indicate you want tan seat covers.

Custom Leather Seat Covers, Car Seats, & Leather Auto Interiors | Katzkin

On the issue of recovery gear, you indicated you might be interested in purchasing a winch. As you know, the winch will require the Heavy-Duty Modular Bumper. You could start with the bumper as you learn more about the Factory installed winch and more importantly the skills to safely use a winch. The link below will help get you started.


See also the thread in the link below.

Anyone Planning on Ordering a Winch from Ford | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

At some point, you will want to consider owning a recovery bag with assorted gear. The following thread will help get you started.

ARB Recovery bag | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

You may already understand the term Recovery Boards and how to use them. If not, see the following thread.

Winch, Recovery Boards, or Both! | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

I know this is a lot of information to digest, but for the safety of your family, it is important and just the beginning. Please circle back if questions arise. We are here to help you.

BuzzyBud

It was good to read you are planning to purchase a Ford Bronco and take it on epic road trips with your family. Those trips will create lasting memories! Nice!

You have come to the right place for information. Our Bronco Nation is full of knowledgeable and helpful members. Like most of us, you have a lot to learn, but let us get you started.

I know the interior tan-colored seats are important to you and I also know Ford does not currently offer what you seek. You could consider gathering a list of potential aftermarket organizations. I have attached below a link to a company that has already indicated they plan to develop seat covers for the Bronco. You could email them and indicate you want tan seat covers.

Custom Leather Seat Covers, Car Seats, & Leather Auto Interiors | Katzkin

On the issue of recovery gear, you indicated you might be interested in purchasing a winch. As you know, the winch will require the Heavy-Duty Modular Bumper. You could start with the bumper as you learn more about the Factory installed winch and more importantly the skills to safely use a winch. The link below will help get you started.


See also the thread in the link below.

Anyone Planning on Ordering a Winch from Ford | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

At some point, you will want to consider owning a recovery bag with assorted gear. The following thread will help get you started.

ARB Recovery bag | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

You may already understand the term Recovery Boards and how to use them. If not, see the following thread.

Winch, Recovery Boards, or Both! | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

I know this is a lot of information to digest, but for the safety of your family, it is important and just the beginning. Please circle back if questions arise. We are here to help you.

I am so grateful for a community here to get quick feedback, thank you for taking time to post the information!

BuzzyBud

It was good to read you are planning to purchase a Ford Bronco and take it on epic road trips with your family. Those trips will create lasting memories! Nice!

You have come to the right place for information. Our Bronco Nation is full of knowledgeable and helpful members. Like most of us, you have a lot to learn, but let us get you started.

I know the interior tan-colored seats are important to you and I also know Ford does not currently offer what you seek. You could consider gathering a list of potential aftermarket organizations. I have attached below a link to a company that has already indicated they plan to develop seat covers for the Bronco. You could email them and indicate you want tan seat covers.

Custom Leather Seat Covers, Car Seats, & Leather Auto Interiors | Katzkin

On the issue of recovery gear, you indicated you might be interested in purchasing a winch. As you know, the winch will require the Heavy-Duty Modular Bumper. You could start with the bumper as you learn more about the Factory installed winch and more importantly the skills to safely use a winch. The link below will help get you started.


See also the thread in the link below.

Anyone Planning on Ordering a Winch from Ford | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

At some point, you will want to consider owning a recovery bag with assorted gear. The following thread will help get you started.

ARB Recovery bag | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

You may already understand the term Recovery Boards and how to use them. If not, see the following thread.

Winch, Recovery Boards, or Both! | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

I know this is a lot of information to digest, but for the safety of your family, it is important and just the beginning. Please circle back if questions arise. We are here to help you.

@BuzzyBud The video on how to operate a winch, is appreaciated. What did we do before we had Youtube videos? It is so helpful to see and learn how to do something.

BuzzyBud

It was good to read you are planning to purchase a Ford Bronco and take it on epic road trips with your family. Those trips will create lasting memories! Nice!

You have come to the right place for information. Our Bronco Nation is full of knowledgeable and helpful members. Like most of us, you have a lot to learn, but let us get you started.

I know the interior tan-colored seats are important to you and I also know Ford does not currently offer what you seek. You could consider gathering a list of potential aftermarket organizations. I have attached below a link to a company that has already indicated they plan to develop seat covers for the Bronco. You could email them and indicate you want tan seat covers.

Custom Leather Seat Covers, Car Seats, & Leather Auto Interiors | Katzkin

On the issue of recovery gear, you indicated you might be interested in purchasing a winch. As you know, the winch will require the Heavy-Duty Modular Bumper. You could start with the bumper as you learn more about the Factory installed winch and more importantly the skills to safely use a winch. The link below will help get you started.


See also the thread in the link below.

Anyone Planning on Ordering a Winch from Ford | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

At some point, you will want to consider owning a recovery bag with assorted gear. The following thread will help get you started.

ARB Recovery bag | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

You may already understand the term Recovery Boards and how to use them. If not, see the following thread.

Winch, Recovery Boards, or Both! | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

I know this is a lot of information to digest, but for the safety of your family, it is important and just the beginning. Please circle back if questions arise. We are here to help you.

@BuzzyBud Yes, we will expand on the epic road trip we are planning. We are looking forward to mapping it out. So far our destination is AZ. We are still gathering ideas and looking at what routes to take. I am sure we will have more questions soon.

Timothy

@BuzzyBud Yes, wevwill expand on the epric road trip we are planning. We are looknig forward to mapping it out. So far our destination is AZ. We are still gathering ideas and looking at what routes to take. I am sure we will have more questions soon.

Epic Road trips are great for the family. One idea is to consider using trip-planning software that generates a .gpx file. Products such as GAIA GPS will generate a .gpx file. Some travelers also like using Google Earth which can work with .gpx files.

I addition to having a great family trip plan, you gain the skills you need for two other applications. For one, we know the Bronco Nation product called “Round-Up” will accept a .gpx file which can then be shared with other BN members and away you go. The other potential application will be a product Ford is calling “Trail Maps”. There is still a lot we do not yet know about how that system works, however, it should accept a .gpx upload.

BuzzyBud

It was good to read you are planning to purchase a Ford Bronco and take it on epic road trips with your family. Those trips will create lasting memories! Nice!

You have come to the right place for information. Our Bronco Nation is full of knowledgeable and helpful members. Like most of us, you have a lot to learn, but let us get you started.

I know the interior tan-colored seats are important to you and I also know Ford does not currently offer what you seek. You could consider gathering a list of potential aftermarket organizations. I have attached below a link to a company that has already indicated they plan to develop seat covers for the Bronco. You could email them and indicate you want tan seat covers.

Custom Leather Seat Covers, Car Seats, & Leather Auto Interiors | Katzkin

On the issue of recovery gear, you indicated you might be interested in purchasing a winch. As you know, the winch will require the Heavy-Duty Modular Bumper. You could start with the bumper as you learn more about the Factory installed winch and more importantly the skills to safely use a winch. The link below will help get you started.


See also the thread in the link below.

Anyone Planning on Ordering a Winch from Ford | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

At some point, you will want to consider owning a recovery bag with assorted gear. The following thread will help get you started.

ARB Recovery bag | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

You may already understand the term Recovery Boards and how to use them. If not, see the following thread.

Winch, Recovery Boards, or Both! | Bronco Nation Forum (thebronconation.com)

I know this is a lot of information to digest, but for the safety of your family, it is important and just the beginning. Please circle back if questions arise. We are here to help you.

Thank you again for posting these helpful links.

My son was watching it with me, I look over, here it is - see it get pulled out I tell my son so he pays attention, he looks at the screen and says "what would you expect, it is a Toyota".
I know what he means, he is making light of the fact a Toyota would get stuck.
I let out a good laugh at this.

Timothy

Thank you again for posting these helpful links.
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My son was watching it with me, I look over, here it is - see it get pulled out I tell my son so he pays attention, he looks at the screen and says "what would you expect, it is a Toyota".
I know what he means, he is making light of the fact a Toyota would get stuck.
I let out a good laugh at this.

It is wonderful how you involve your son in Bronco related videos/activities. It brings back memories of when my daughter was little, and I bought a Ford Ranger pickup. She loved going for rides with me since the Ranger rode high on oversized tires. She now has a family of her own. Over the years I would hand off to her my gently used Ford vehicles. When she heard I was planning to buy a 2021 Bronco, she got all excited and I know why. I said, hold the phone the Bronco goes to my grandson and he better know how to make repairs since it will not be gently used by the time, he gets it. Ha-ha!

BuzzyBud

It is wonderful how you involve your son in Bronco related videos/activities. It brings back memories of when my daughter was little, and I bought a Ford Ranger pickup. She loved going for rides with me since the Ranger rode high on oversized tires. She now has a family of her own. Over the years I would hand off to her my gently used Ford vehicles. When she heard I was planning to buy a 2021 Bronco, she got all excited and I know why. I said, hold the phone the Bronco goes to my grandson and he better know how to make repairs since it will not be gently used by the time, he gets it. Ha-ha!

I love it!
I had a fun road trip work out with my daughter this past year...

At the beginning of 2020 I found a 2003 Ford Mustang.
It was a great match for me, white exterior with an all tan interior (you know how I like that). So, my daughter and I found an amazing deal on a flight, we flew a up to New Jersey, test drove the vehicle and bought it. (I was looking at a new 2020 Mustang but those don't come with tan interiors, this one fit the bill to a T.). I love it. So, we start driving back home in the Mustang and stop in Washington DC on the drive back about 9pm. All the main DC historical sites are well lit at night, we easily drive around and visit many of them. Get a few photos of them with the car. We took turns driving the Mustang all the way back home. A trip I will never forget.

My dad and a '66 Ford Mustang
My dad drove with me on a road trip from California (back in 1997) where I got a 1966 Ford Mustang. I think about that now and appreciate it even more. For him to drop what he was doing (I had found a Mustang online). We flew to California, test drove, purchased and drove it home. It was a nice (not showroom but nice) 66' Mustang. Those memories came back as my daughter and I made the trip to find the 2003 Mustang.

Needless to say, I am a fan of Ford vehicles.

Did the Build & Price cost for options just jump?
Seems like my build is $1,500 more today than the last time I checked for the Big Bend package and options?

Timothy

Did the Build & Price cost for options just jump?
Seems like my build is $1,500 more today than the last time I checked for the Big Bend package and options?
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adding a AT (or a 2.7 which added the AT) bumped up the cost in everything but the OBX

Timothy

I love it!
I had a fun road trip work out with my daughter this past year...
View attachment 6764
At the beginning of 2020 I found a 2003 Ford Mustang.
It was a great match for me, white exterior with an all tan interior (you know how I like that). So, my daughter and I found an amazing deal on a flight, we flew a up to New Jersey, test drove the vehicle and bought it. (I was looking at a new 2020 Mustang but those don't come with tan interiors, this one fit the bill to a T.). I love it. So, we start driving back home in the Mustang and stop in Washington DC on the drive back about 9pm. All the main DC historical sites are well lit at night, we easily drive around and visit many of them. Get a few photos of them with the car. We took turns driving the Mustang all the way back home. A trip I will never forget.

My dad and a '66 Ford Mustang
My dad drove with me on a road trip from California (back in 1997) where I got a 1966 Ford Mustang. I think about that now and appreciate it even more. For him to drop what he was doing (I had found a Mustang online). We flew to California, test drove, purchased and drove it home. It was a nice (not showroom but nice) 66' Mustang. Those memories came back as my daughter and I made the trip to find the 2003 Mustang.

Needless to say, I am a fan of Ford vehicles.

Road trips with your kids makes them smarter.

In 2016 we were pulling the trailer to Yellowstone I drive the wife is navigator (we are old school have Navi but I don’t use it) we were in Kansas and we were supposed turn off the highway and head north but I missed the exit and we were heading west and I was telling the boys in a few hours we will start to see the mountains that’s when my navigator realized I missed the exit, and started telling me I was supposed to turn back there. And from the back seat we hear “worst Chewbacca ever.” My 12 year old smart ass great memories.

Jakob1972

Road trips with your kids makes them smarter.

In 2016 we were pulling the trailer to Yellowstone I drive the wife is navigator (we are old school have Navi but I don’t use it) we were in Kansas and we were supposed turn off the highway and head north but I missed the exit and we were heading west and I was telling the boys in a few hours we will start to see the mountains that’s when my navigator realized I missed the exit, and started telling me I was supposed to turn back there. And from the back seat we hear “worst Chewbacca ever.” My 12 year old smart ass great memories.

Love it when our children add the humor!