What options do you want available regardless of package or trim?

CashOfLegend

Feb 05, 2022

So Ford has given us bunches of trims and bunches of packages (scientific terminology), surprisingly some very desirable options are not available without packages, and then those packages remove other desired options. Others give options that aren't wanted but are required to get the options you want so you have to get them. So I ask you Bronco Nation, what are options you would like to be able to get outside of packages or specific trims?

I will start:

Marine Grade Vinyl - seating material should not be trim and option dependent. I would argue this should be the standard instead of cloth.
360-degree Camera - This is a great option that makes tight trail work, and parking in tight spaces so much simpler
12" Screen - This being as a standalone option or a possible dealer installed accessory would be great!
Sway bar disconnect - Getting sway disconnect without the Sasquatch package would be such a benefit. Especially given how expensive the Sasquatch has become for base models. People who want to mod out their lower trim levels without having to upgrade parts they are going to have to sell or just scrap would be awesome.
Lockers - Being able to get lockers without the Sasquatch and low gearing would also be awesome for the same reason as above, and for those of us who DD our Broncos but want to be able to run a more street friendly tire and then swap for a more aggressive off-road tire. (I understand to keep piece count down that the lockers gear range would be limited as the Spicer carrier for the 4.70 can not be used with the 3.73 gearing. Maybe offer the 3.92 gears as an option.)
Cup holders in the back. Really? A vehicle in 2021+ that cup holders are a trim based option?!?!? Come on.

FEATURE IDEA: Allow people to input tire size in and change the speedometer settings. This would be great if you want to run a mild 32" tire as a DD but go off-roading on more aggressive larger tires. You are free to use this idea for the fee of One New Bronco with the option installed. :). Happy trails!

♫♫ Happy trails to you, Until we meet again. Happy trails to you, Keep smiling until then. ♫♫

Audi2Bronco2023, Demetrian

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Feb 05, 2022

Heated Seats + Heated Steering Wheel. Make a standalone Cold Weather Pack.

Audi2Bronco2023, nabronco21

Feb 05, 2022

Rear cupholders on all trims.

MACoe, Deano Bronc

Feb 05, 2022

MIC and LUX

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22my | Outer Banks | Carb Grey | 2.7L V6 | MIC | LUX | Tow

Darrel, CashOfLegend

Feb 05, 2022

Overall I think Ford did a good job. Three things for me:

I think compatibility with the FordPass Performance App should be standard and not locked behind the Mid package.
Front lockers should have been an available upgrade on the Black Diamond trim--even without the Sasquatch package.
As @NurseDan said... a cold weather pack that comes with block heater, heated steering wheel, heated seats, and 3PMSF-rated tires (BFG KO2, for example). Maybe even some additional cabin insulation.

Edit--
I personally disagree with how some of the packages are structured... but that's a very opinionated topic and I know people will disagree with me. For example, the 360-camera should be a Lux feature, not a High feature. And the smart charging USB ports should be a Mid feature, not a Lux feature. And B&O should be a High feature and not a Lux feature, etc. etc. But that ultimately comes down to what you care about. I know tons of people would balk at the idea of locking the 360-cameras behind the Lux package, whereas I could personally care less about the cameras.

2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg
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Nminus1, HeyDobby

Feb 05, 2022

RagnarKon
Overall I think Ford did a good job.
I personally disagree with how some of the packages are structured... but that's a very opinionated topic and I know people will disagree with me.

Oh yeah, the Bronco is a killer vehicle. No doubt Ford did a good job. And all of this is opinion based, but then again, so is buying a Bronco. ;)

♫♫ Happy trails to you, Until we meet again. Happy trails to you, Keep smiling until then. ♫♫

Deano Bronc

Feb 05, 2022

Advance 4x4
Heated seats, steering wheel and remote start in a cold weather package
Technology package with B&O, 12" screen, 360° camera, nav and wireless charger
Washout interior and MGV should be an option on all trims
Signature lighting option on all models that it doesn't come standard on
Painted fender option on all trim levels
Quit being so damn cheap Ford and put the USB port on the dash on all models. It probably costs pennies

Bschurr, Darrel

Feb 05, 2022

Excluding my power train wish list:

If I could order each option, I would have ordered a 2 dr Black Diamond (skid plates, capable bumper with fog lights, MGV seats and rubber floors) added lockers front and rear, non SAS, no sway bar disconnect (save weight & complexity for my use), 4.46 gears, 33" KO2's and roof rack. I also would have gotten heated seats 12" screen, 360 camera , garage door opener, Towing Pkg and charging pad.

Ford marketing won the battle because I actually ordered a 2 dr Badlands, High Pkg, roof rack, without SAS and Tow Pkg. After all that, I am still missing the garage door opener and charging pad.

I just need to remember that it isn't like ordering at a certain burger monarch's restaurant and having it my way!

Badlands 2Dr, A51, 2.7 Auto, High Package, Tow, Capable Bumper, Roof Rack
Order 12/11/21, Build Week ~~9/26~~, ~~10/3~~, ~~10/10~~, ~~10/17,~~ 10/24, Sticker 10/17, Build Date 10/24, Built 10/25, Shipped 10/27, Arrived 11/16, Purchased 11/21.

Bronco*girl66, Bschurr

Feb 05, 2022

I forgot the advance 4x4

CashOfLegend

Feb 05, 2022

From the beginning I have said they should be selling two bronco, or really 3 now. Sasquatch Equipped and Non-Sasquatched Equipped and now the Raptor.
Non-sasquatched equipped should just be directed over to buying a Sport, or packages with retro styling, like nice steel wheels and cool retro grille upgrades.

Tying colorways to trims is silly and obviously leads to problems in manufacturing.

You can have basic Sasquatch as it is current composed, but it would make more sense to have an off road capable vehicle come with bash plates and steel bumpers.
Then you can have two or three offroad packages that upgrade the sasquatch bronco adding features, like the antisway/stabilizer bar disconnect, improved suspension components, like tie rods and ucas, etc.,
Heavier duty steering rack. You can have a package that is truly 37" tire ready to go.

The standard, mid, high and lux packages are OK, but Luxury should actually be luxury and leather should be part of the lux package.

They need to improve the HVAC system, fix so many aspects in the interior, ventilated seats.

95 Eddie 5.8 Windsor 2021? nope, 2022?, wait 2022.5 HOSS3.0 equipped WildTrak/LUX/Leather/MIC. 7/14 RES

TK1215, Bschurr

Feb 05, 2022

#10

I really miss the “old days” of stand alone options!! Why do have to pay $5k just to get blind spot mirrors Or a tow package??!! got to move up to $10k to get full bash plates, sway bar disconnect or adaptive cruise??!! That is just crazy! Ford could have made some more money on me but I will live without and spent the dollars in the aftermarket for things I do need...

2023 Big Bend 2 door, race red, 2.7, Sasquatch, tow

Bschurr, Darrel

Feb 06, 2022

#11

Heated seats
and
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering

Some of their Japanese competitors have those features in their base vehicles.

2D Base Mansquatch: Ord 11-24-2021; VIN 3-16-2022; Schd 5/9/22; Sticker 5/4/22; Modules 5/10/22;Built 5/11/22;Shipt 5/12/22;Delv 5/24/22

Bronco*girl66, Bschurr

Feb 06, 2022

#12

Cup holders in the rear is the only thing I believe should be standard. At least offer mid, high and lux on every trim.

Villarreal.ana, Darrel

Feb 06, 2022

#13

V-8 w manual
NA V-6 w manual
ala carte options
factory option winch
more paint colors especially non metallics
A REAL TACH!!!!

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Bronco*girl66, Bschurr

Feb 06, 2022

#14

The stickers …
They’ve gotta GO.
They all look so unbelievably CHEAP.
Bronco Script option on all Broncos.

2022 -2door Black Diamond
Mid Package
2.7. Velocity Blue.

Bronco*girl66, jbrowar33

Feb 06, 2022

#15

Bronco V-8
factory option winch

Everglades is coming

♫♫ Happy trails to you, Until we meet again. Happy trails to you, Keep smiling until then. ♫♫

Feb 06, 2022

#16

CashOfLegend
Everglades is coming

But I want to see the heritage before deciding and I don't like that fugly snorkel on the swamp thing.

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Feb 06, 2022

#17

existing options.
Dash charging ports
MGV and washout

Desired options
Coyote motor w/MT
Tachometer
Oil pressure gauge

2021 badlands, 2.3, MT, rapid red, soft top

Sdakotabronco, Bschurr

Feb 06, 2022

#18

Lots of great suggestions here but isn’t the real pink elephant - what manufacturer launches a new vehicle with 7 different trim levels? Each with multiple options?

The more “efficient” way would have been 2 or 3 models (as suggested above) with sensible packages such as an Off Road Pack, Cold weather pack, Luxury pack, Lighting package and then a few standalone options including Dual Top (hard and soft) that I initially ordered in Jan 2021 but was quickly nixed by Ford.

Ford was really shooting for the stars with the new Bronco and the confluence of global events in 2020 really messed with their mojo, hurt their brand & neutered the Bronco a bit too.

- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)

Nminus1, Big Papa

Feb 06, 2022

#19

The sway bar disconnect does come on all Badlands models regardless of Sasquatch. Just thought id throw that out there...lmao

2021 4 door Badlands Sasquatch, Rapid red. 2.7, high package. Reserved on 07-19-2020, ordered 01-20-2021, delivered 12-05-2021

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