Ford testing something "obvious" for future model years of Bronco

countdown to certain folks suggesting it will be a V8 in 3 ... 2 ... 1...

JoergH

countdown to certain folks suggesting it will be a V8 in 3 ... 2 ... 1...

Now they've got me wondering ... I never thought we'd see the day, but who knows? I definitely don't on this one!

MIGeezer

Can they add window frames to the doors so I can get rid of my whistling windows.

Are yours bad? I never have had a whistle there, but I know there was at least one TSB (technical service bulletin) for 2021s and some dealerships have fixed others by applying missing weatherstripping. Has your dealer checked it out?

MIGeezer

Can they add window frames to the doors so I can get rid of my whistling windows.

Mine only whistles during cold weather, and obviously when the heater fan is blowing. So im sure its to do with the gaskets/seals shrinking due to cold weather.

Hopefully i get a response something like this... "You didnt buy a $150,000 Lincoln Navigator Black Label.. you bought an amazing offroad, 4 wheel drive with a removable top bada$$ Bronco, what did you expect? " 😄

Mikes2021Bronco

Mine only whistles during cold weather, and obviously when the heater fan is blowing. So im sure its to do with the gaskets/seals shrinking due to cold weather.

It's because your Bronco is putting in the WORK 💪 😤

Unicorn

I am going to guess a Watts linkage....

That would be interesting.

Do any 2 doors get the rear track bar now? All of them? I know when the 4-door got it (https://thebronconation.com/which-bronco-series-have-the-rear-sway-bar-in-2022/), and I feel like Ford introduced it for 2-doors too, but I can't remember now. Anyone remember if/when?

Laura

That would be interesting.

Do any 2 doors get the rear track bar now? All of them? I know when the 4-door got it (https://thebronconation.com/which-bronco-series-have-the-rear-sway-bar-in-2022/), and I feel like Ford introduced it for 2-doors too, but I can't remember now. Anyone remember if/when?

2 door still do not get the rear sway bar... My experience (my opinion) they really do not need it....

They all get a track bar though... they have to. The rear end is a 5 link.... Only way to eliminate the 5th link is to go triangulated... Period...

Now the Watts linkage is a really nice upgrade to the track bar (5th link) It eliminates any and all rear end kick out that is typical with a pan hard rod. They have been running a Watts on the Ranger Raptor for a couple years now with very positive reviews.... This is most beneficial at higher speeds that require articulation like desert running.

Down side is that it really complicates lifting the vehicle. The center pivot of the Watts has to be raised as well AND that changes the roll point. People will find work arounds that will work to varying degrees of success... But that is going to cost money. It will be interesting to see the different solutions. I have not been following the solutions for the Ranger Raptor but I am sure there are several.

Unicorn

Now the Watts linkage is a really nice upgrade to the track bar (5th link) It eliminates any and all rear end kick out that is typical with a pan hard rod. They have been running a Watts on the Ranger Raptor for a couple years now with very positive reviews.... This is most beneficial at higher speeds that require articulation like desert running.

Thanks for that reminder (and reminder inside a reminder that track bar/panhard ≠ sway bar). And for answering my next question, if Ford is using that on any of their other vehicles right now.

Laura

Are yours bad? I never have had a whistle there, but I know there was at least one TSB (technical service bulletin) for 2021s and some dealerships have fixed others by applying missing weatherstripping. Has your dealer checked it out?

As mentioned in this thread during the winter when the seals shrink, yes very bad. This morning with a temp of 22 and WC of 10 I thought I heard the Globe Trotters theme. This was a bad idea, it adds to wind noise anytime, the electric motor moving the window every time the door opens and close. This was a bad decision and poor engineering. I have looked up the stats for doors off on the trail, that is not accurate according to the Ford stats.

MIGeezer

As mentioned in this thread during the winter when the seals shrink, yes very bad. This morning with a temp of 22 and WC of 10 I thought I heard the Globe Trotters theme. This was a bad idea, it adds to wind noise anytime, the electric motor moving the window every time the door opens and close. This was a bad decision and poor engineering. I have looked up the stats for doors off on the trail, that is not accurate according to the Ford stats.

Yeah, I've seen plenty of doors off for off-road, but I've seen them stored in the back maybe ONCE, where the frameless could come into play, and I could be hallucinating even that.

Personally, I think the frameless doors look better, especially when you're looking at a 4-door Jeep without a body-matched top vs. a 4-door Bronco, but if they don't function well, looks don't mean a ton.

broncorob3

3.0L V6 in a 2 door!

Honestly, I cant believe someone hasn't bought a HO 3.5 Ecoboost from a F150 Raptor and crammed it in there. Im not 100% sure it'd fit, but if that one company got a 5.0 to fit, after chop, cut, rebuild. Surely a 3.5 eco would squeeze in there. Considering a 5.0 is the largest, if not one of the widest engines on the market.

Laura

Yeah, I've seen plenty of doors off for off-road, but I've seen them stored in the back maybe ONCE, where the frameless could come into play, and I could be hallucinating even that.

Personally, I think the frameless doors look better, especially when you're looking at a 4-door Jeep without a body-matched top vs. a 4-door Bronco, but if they don't function well, looks don't mean a ton.

You mean people do not want there doors beating and banging around in the back of the bronco on the trails? 😂

Myself, before id do that id just leave them on, and let the paint on the doors match the paint on The fenders. Incomplete pinstripes look horrible..🫣

Mikes2021Bronco

You mean people do not want there doors beating and banging around in the back of the bronco on the trails? 😂

Myself, before id do that id just leave them on, and let the paint on the doors match the paint on The fenders. Incomplete pinstripes look horrible..🫣

Easily fixed with a set of keys. You won't even have to do it yourself -- just park poorly and upset someone.

Yeah, doors in the back is a no-go for me even if I could. I have put panels in the back though when I decided it was nice enough.