Bronco Gains Free Wheeling Appearance Package in 2025

I'm just curious, who at Ford thinks people want 25 different colors on their Bronco? Stripes down the side (multi-color), silver grill, gray hard top, red handles (don't get me wrong, I love red). But seriously, Ford and some of their stupid money grabs are getting annoying. Let me guess, this is a $5200 add or something crazy?

EvlNvrDys

Let me guess, this is a $5200 add or something crazy?

I think we'll find out soon.
I'm simple and like my (already-outstanding in shape) vehicles to blend in with color, but we know some people prefer to stand out in color, too. The packages are probably a nice way to offer options for that without Ford having to commit to a paint color the white-gray (me)-black crowd wouldn't buy.

EvlNvrDys

I'm just curious, who at Ford thinks people want 25 different colors on their Bronco? Stripes down the side (multi-color), silver grill, gray hard top, red handles (don't get me wrong, I love red).

Yeah, I am not diggin' this one either...

Outstanding!

Obviously a thoughtful throwback is lost on those not familiar with the brand.
The Freewheeling graphics are iconic.

Best part is they break with the fifty shades of grey nonsense.

Foxtrot Bravo

Outstanding!

Obviously a thoughtful throwback is lost on those not familiar with the brand.
The Freewheeling graphics are iconic.

Best part is they break with the fifty shades of grey nonsense.

Just because something is 'iconic' does not mean everyone will like it nor does them not liking the color combo mean they are unfamiliar with the brand..

I personally think the color combo is fugly but I loved the 1st gen design and looks. I wanted to get a 1st gen badly back in the early-mid 80's but the used ones were very expensive compared to a CJ so I bought a CJ instead..

I like that this package somewhat blends the '78 Free Wheeling stripe with the '79 Chromatic stripe size.




There was some fun stuff going on in the 70s/80s. This package has some similarities with the Jeep Honcho, as well.

Laura

I like that this package somewhat blends the '78 Free Wheeling stripe with the '79 Chromatic stripe size.




There was some fun stuff going on in the 70s/80s. This package has some similarities to the Jeep Honcho.

I would take EITHER of those Bronco's right there. How about Ford stops doing stripes, heritage B-Sports, this trim, that trim and just gives US a V8!! Now that would be paying homage to the Bronco of old! Then we'd have something to talk about.

raqball

Just because something is 'iconic' does not mean everyone will like it nor does them not liking the color combo mean they are unfamiliar with the brand..

I personally think the color combo is fugly but I loved the 1st gen design and looks. I wanted a 1st get badly back in the mid 80's but the used ones were very expensive compared to a CJ so I bought a CJ instead..

Not everyone will like it but there are those that will.
This forum thrives on the idea that everyone has to like something or it's no good. Every bronco has to be a 6, fifty shades of grey moredoor.Not surprising in this world of homogeneous gender and anti individuality.

Ford is appealing to a few thousand that like this, so what, if you don't like it don't buy it.

EvlNvrDys

I would take EITHER of those Bronco's right there. How about Ford stops doing stripes, heritage B-Sports, this trim, that trim and just gives US a V8!! Now that would be paying homage to the Bronco of old! Then we'd have something to talk about.

You can't have a V8 , 100 % don't want it.100% don't like cactus grey or area 51 so they should be dropped?

Ford's breaking the cookie cutter mold, I for one find it hopeful.

Foxtrot Bravo

Not everyone will like it but there are those that will.
This forum thrives on the idea that everyone has to like something or it's no good. Every bronco has to be a 6, fifty shades of grey moredoor.Not surprising in this world of homogeneous gender and anti individuality.

Ford is appealing to a few thousand that like this, so what, if you don't like it don't buy it.

I have absolutely zero issue with anyone who digs it, buys it, and rocks it.. I personally think the color combo is fugly but that's just my opinion..

I disagree on the forum thriving on everyone having to like something.. There are numerous different Bronco builds here and I enjoy seeing all of them even if some mods or changes are not for me..

It's not about if I would buy it or not. This is a Bronco forum that's ment to spur discussions - good and bad.. One persons trash is another person gold. It's what makes the world interesting.

I enjoy these discussions even if it's something that's not for me..

Laura

I like that this package somewhat blends the '78 Free Wheeling stripe with the '79 Chromatic stripe size.




There was some fun stuff going on in the 70s/80s. This package has some similarities with the Jeep Honcho, as well.

I remember when that stuff came out everyone with a soul digged it.

Laura

This package has some similarities with the Jeep Honcho, as well.

I actually saw a Honcho, in person, once.. Was at a Jeep car show in the early 90's I think.

They are rare, very rare. I think only like 1500 were ever made..

I also saw one for sale, on Autotrader or somewhere like that, a few years ago for something like $150,000.. 😲

raqball

I actually saw a Honcho once.. They are rare, very rare. I think only like 1500 were ever made..

Wow, I didn't know production numbers were that small!

I think, if I optioned this, I would do the MIC top to match the fender flares/bumper. I'll always love the Badlands for me, however.

We haven't seen the rest of 25 news yet, collectively. Maybe a V8 is coming? 😛

Laura

Wow, I didn't know production numbers were that small!

I just googled it and only 1,264 were made between 1980-1983.

Source is Googlefoo...


Here is one for sale for $145,000.00

https://www.vigilante4x4.com/jeep-f...iouly-restored/vigilante-jeep-j10-honcho-1981

EvlNvrDys

I would take EITHER of those Bronco's right there. How about Ford stops doing stripes, heritage B-Sports, this trim, that trim and just gives US a V8!! Now that would be paying homage to the Bronco of old! Then we'd have something to talk about.

Depending on how many of these they make, it could land a small fortune down the road if kept in pristine condition..

If production numbers are small and someone has the cash laying around doing nothing then they could snag one, keep it mint and their grandkids could sell it 30-40 years from now for a small fortune..

My son recently tried to win a US Marshal auction for a seized 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. His high bid was $30K but it ended up selling at the auction for $41K

https://appletowing.hibid.com/lot/213094073/1972-chevrolet-chevelle-ss--fl-?ref=catalog

Rare models with low production #'s can be a gold mine..

Do we know how many of these Ford plans to produce / sell?

Yeah, I like it.

If it was between this Free Wheeling package or the Heritage trim, I am absolutely picking Free Wheeling over Heritage.

The 1970's called...

Foxtrot Bravo

You can't have a V8 , 100 % don't want it.100% don't like cactus grey or area 51 so they should be dropped?

Ford's breaking the cookie cutter mold, I for one find it hopeful.

Of course we can't because FORD and the government say we can't. But no need to come up in here talking about how Ford is paying homage to the OLD Bronco and then say well, only in what Ford wants to offer, you can't have this or you can't have that.

These are people's opinions, we all have them, so get used to it.