Review

jgern
Nov 11, 2021

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Nov 11, 2021

I received my Bronco (Black Outer Banks with Sasquatch, tow package, and a mid-package) three weeks ago today. With 1200 miles on the odometer, a few random thoughts:

1. I upgraded the engine to the 2.7. Wow. It moves....I have not driven the smaller one, but this thing has some power.
2. I moved to the soft top to get my Bronco early. If you are on the fence - DO IT. The road noise is manageable and it is shockingly easy to go halfway down.
3. Expect to be stopped in parking lots. Often. My wife and I joke - "Is that a Bronco?????"
4. The ride is far better than expected from a guy coming off a 2017 4Runner. Smooth, powerful, and efficient.
5. The black/brown leather trim seats got more attention than the rest of the vehicle. They are stunning.
6. My only "do-over" would be getting the prewiring for accessories.

I had a lot of "sins" - 2.7, leather, tow. But the roof got it done. I told myself I would get a hard top (I am prewired) but I see no need for it now.

Very, very happy.

Questions?
EvlNvrDys, Cornwelltoolman
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Nov 11, 2021

#1
Seems like I read that the wiring for the switches is there and can order the switches for ford..

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Nov 11, 2021

#2
that's awesome I'm glad you are enjoying your Bronco

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Nov 11, 2021

#3
I received my Bronco (Black Outer Banks with Sasquatch, tow package, and a mid-package) three weeks ago today. With 1200 miles on the odometer, a few random thoughts:

1. I upgraded the engine to the 2.7. Wow. It moves....I have not driven the smaller one, but this thing has some power.
2. I moved to the soft top to get my Bronco early. If you are on the fence - DO IT. The road noise is manageable and it is shockingly easy to go halfway down.
3. Expect to be stopped in parking lots. Often. My wife and I joke - "Is that a Bronco?????"
4. The ride is far better than expected from a guy coming off a 2017 4Runner. Smooth, powerful, and efficient.
5. The black/brown leather trim seats got more attention than the rest of the vehicle. They are stunning.
6. My only "do-over" would be getting the prewiring for accessories.

I had a lot of "sins" - 2.7, leather, tow. But the roof got it done. I told myself I would get a hard top (I am prewired) but I see no need for it now.

Very, very happy.

Questions?
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Congrats on the Bronco.

Just curious, what's your MPG been like through 1200 miles?
Just over 600 miles on my BaseSquatch 2.7l and I'm sitting at 17.2 MPG.

Rank VI

Nov 11, 2021

#4
Seems like I read that the wiring for the switches is there and can order the switches for ford..

I can not confirm, my brother-in-law believes he saw the wires under his hood (BB, no upfitter switches). I'll probably take a look at it this weekend. The problem lies with we aren't sure if the wiring that would go to the switches exists yet. And from what I saw from Ford sites, the panel & switches themselves run something crazy like $400-$600 from the parts department. Another instance where it's actually cheaper to get it with your Bronco rather than try later.

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Nov 11, 2021

#5
I received my Bronco...
I want to be like you some day! :)

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Nov 11, 2021

#6
Nice concise review, thanks for sharing your thoughts, enjoy your new ride.

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