Ford Bronco back by 2020

[ovrszd]

The Bronco didn't fail. It sold well, and was replaced with the Expedition and they've sold over 2.5M of those to date. If they had decided to simply call the Expedition a remodeled Bronco they would still have sold 2.5M of them.

Bronco fans have been vocal for 20 years asking Ford for a new version, and you can't change that with your opinion.

It sounds like you should start a thread titled "who doesn't believe Ford will release a new Bronco in 2020" because that's what you're arguing.

The Bronco as everyone reading this thread knows it failed. That's why it's no longer offered. That has nothing to do with my opinion.

As to whether it's reintroduced, I guess we shall see in about 30 months.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I've got an original 1966 Bronco sitting up at my shop awaiting restoration. Bought it about 16 years ago and drove it around quite a bit for 5 years. Rides like a rock, and turns like the Titanic. Top speed downhill in neutral ( it's faster in neutral) is about 55 to 60. Uphill isn't measured in mph, but by movement of the sun. Ford has a long way to go to make a new Bronco fun...

 

[GManBart]

The Bronco as everyone reading this thread knows it failed. That's why it's no longer offered. That has nothing to do with my opinion.

As to whether it's reintroduced, I guess we shall see in about 30 months.

Calling a car with a 30 year production run a failure is just silly.

It was superseded by a new model just like many successful models (names more than anything) get replaced over time.

 

[Ford850]

The Bronco changed drastically over it's life like many of the other vehicles. It went from a small Jeep-like vehicle to a large truck based SUV. When Ford went to the "E" names for their SUV's, the Bronco name was dropped and replaced by the newly designed Expedition. (Escape, Edge, Explorer, Expedition, Excursion). I think the new Bronco will be similar to the new Ranger in size, style, and technology. I wonder if they will make it a specialty SUV like the Raptor is to Ford's Truck line. They could have fun with that. Or if it will be just another mid sized SUV and a reason to discontinue one of the existing SUVs like the Edge.

 

[ovrszd]

I've got an original 1966 Bronco sitting up at my shop awaiting restoration. Bought it about 16 years ago and drove it around quite a bit for 5 years. Rides like a rock, and turns like the Titanic. Top speed downhill in neutral ( it's faster in neutral) is about 55 to 60. Uphill isn't measured in mph, but by movement of the sun. Ford has a long way to go to make a new Bronco fun...

I have a deep attachment to that model of Bronco. Searched for several years trying to find one around here that wasn't rusted out. My wife is still searching.

If you love em, you accept their natural inadequacies. Hope you get yours restored someday!!!

 

[ovrszd]

Calling a car with a 30 year production run a failure is just silly.

It was superseded by a new model just like many successful models (names more than anything) get replaced over time.

The Bronco was never a car. And it's 30 year run was only in name. Only common ground between the 3 different versions was 4 tires.

 

[ovrszd]

The Bronco changed drastically over it's life like many of the other vehicles. It went from a small Jeep-like vehicle to a large truck based SUV. When Ford went to the "E" names for their SUV's, the Bronco name was dropped and replaced by the newly designed Expedition. (Escape, Edge, Explorer, Expedition, Excursion). I think the new Bronco will be similar to the new Ranger in size, style, and technology. I wonder if they will make it a specialty SUV like the Raptor is to Ford's Truck line. They could have fun with that. Or if it will be just another mid sized SUV and a reason to discontinue one of the existing SUVs like the Edge.

I agree.

 

[MF283]

I'd like to see the Ranger make it's way across the ocean, good looking truck from the pics i've seen.

Ronnie

 

[fordmantpw]

I don't believe any of this. Including the picture of the old Bronco that's fake......

It IS happening...well, except for that fake pic. It will be produced at Michigan Assembly Plant that currently produces the Focus. It will be built alongside the Ranger, and another as-yet-unannounced SUV. You can take it to the bank!

What happened to the Bronco demand?? Since the Big-3 enthusiasts are large in number compared to Jeep enthusiasts, why did the Bronco fail while the Wrangler survived?

The Bronco died for a couple reasons. One is that it got away from it's roots. It grew too large, and got away from it's original idea. Secondly, the market for 2-door SUVs dried up. Everybody wanted 4 doors, so the Expedition was born. Basing the Bronco on the Ranger will bring the size back down to where it should be instead of basing it on the full-size truck.

Expect the 2020 Bronco to come in both 2 door and 4 door versions (just like the Wrangler). I would expect the Bronco to be an easier to live with Wrangler. It will have near the same off road capability, but be a much more friendly vehicle to drive on road, and will be available with all the creature comforts if you want them.

As far as whether I would buy one or not, it depends on the final product. We will be replacing our Flex about that time, and if the on road ride and creature comforts are up to spec, I would love to have one. However, the Flex is my wife's daily driver, so she will have the final say on it's replacement. She can choose any vehicle as long as it's a Ford (or Lincoln, but we can't afford them)!

I'd like to see the Ranger make it's way across the ocean, good looking truck from the pics i've seen.

Ronnie

It's coming for the '19 model year. The US version will get a new front end treatment and unique engines.

 

[PJSprog]

I had an '86 Bronco II for many years. Despite my best efforts, and those of the original owner, that truck proved hard to kill. The paint peeled off long before the engine finally gave up the ghost.

Honestly, I really like the look of the concept designs I've seen so far. I've been considering trading my Kia Soul for a Sportage, since my commute got considerably closer. A Rondo would be even better if I could get one in the US. However, I would seriously consider the Bronco again.

 

[ovrszd]

It IS happening...well, except for that fake pic. It will be produced at Michigan Assembly Plant that currently produces the Focus. It will be built alongside the Ranger, and another as-yet-unannounced SUV. You can take it to the bank!



The Bronco died for a couple reasons. One is that it got away from it's roots. It grew too large, and got away from it's original idea. Secondly, the market for 2-door SUVs dried up. Everybody wanted 4 doors, so the Expedition was born. Basing the Bronco on the Ranger will bring the size back down to where it should be instead of basing it on the full-size truck.

Expect the 2020 Bronco to come in both 2 door and 4 door versions (just like the Wrangler). I would expect the Bronco to be an easier to live with Wrangler. It will have near the same off road capability, but be a much more friendly vehicle to drive on road, and will be available with all the creature comforts if you want them.

As far as whether I would buy one or not, it depends on the final product. We will be replacing our Flex about that time, and if the on road ride and creature comforts are up to spec, I would love to have one. However, the Flex is my wife's daily driver, so she will have the final say on it's replacement. She can choose any vehicle as long as it's a Ford (or Lincoln, but we can't afford them)!



It's coming for the '19 model year. The US version will get a new front end treatment and unique engines.

As the Wise Man in the movie Charlie's War would say, "We shall see".

P.S. Nearly impossible to have the creature comforts you want while retainin offroad capability.

 

[fordmantpw]

I had an '86 Bronco II for many years. Despite my best efforts, and those of the original owner, that truck proved hard to kill. The paint peeled off long before the engine finally gave up the ghost.

Honestly, I really like the look of the concept designs I've seen so far. I've been considering trading my Kia Soul for a Sportage, since my commute got considerably closer. A Rondo would be even better if I could get one in the US. However, I would seriously consider the Bronco again.

I had an '86 Bronco II as well. It was mostly junk. Well, the engine was. When I got it with 120k miles, we put in a used engine with 86k because the original was shot. At 140k we put in a reman engine because the second engine had a cracked block. At 145k, we had the reman replaced under warranty because it had a cracked block (the same place it had been repaired for the remain). I traded it off with just over 150k and it was leaking coolant again. Other than that and the crappy auto-lock front hubs, it was a good vehicle though. It got me through college!

 

[fordmantpw]

As the Wise Man in the movie Charlie's War would say, "We shall see".

P.S. Nearly impossible to have the creature comforts you want while retainin offroad capability.

I think there will be a bare bones version (hose out interior) and a well optioned version. I don't expect a solid front axle though.

 

[PJSprog]

I had an '86 Bronco II as well. It was mostly junk. Well, the engine was. When I got it with 120k miles, we put in a used engine with 86k because the original was shot. At 140k we put in a reman engine because the second engine had a cracked block. At 145k, we had the reman replaced under warranty because it had a cracked block (the same place it had been repaired for the remain). I traded it off with just over 150k and it was leaking coolant again. Other than that and the crappy auto-lock front hubs, it was a good vehicle though. It got me through college!

Mine had around 120k on it when I got it, too. Never had any major engine/drive train problems with it until it started leaking coolant into the oil and buggered up the bearings. That was at 235k. Even with that, a dealer gave me $1500 in trade towards another car I bought ... saying he'd get at least that much from the 4WD.

 

[ovrszd]

I think there will be a bare bones version (hose out interior) and a well optioned version. I don't expect a solid front axle though.

The gain with IFS is the creature comfort feeling. The loss is significant offroad loss.

That's what the buyers of the last versions that wanted to wheel them disliked. Jeep gained a lot of those owners.

 

[coobie]

Myself,I like how the car companies are bringing back the retro cars/trucks the last 10 years or so.The mustang,dodge challenger,camaro,toyota land cruiser,bronco,to name few.

 

[ovrszd]

I do too.

Test drove the Land Cruiser. Didn't like it at all. Really surprised me. Had high expectations.

I think the Challenger wins the retro car war. The Hellcat version has the dubious honor of being the most frequently wrecked new car model. One wrecked becore the driver got off the dealer lot.

 

[coobie]

I do too.

Test drove the Land Cruiser. Didn't like it at all. Really surprised me. Had high expectations.

I think the Challenger wins the retro car war. The Hellcat version has the dubious honor of being the most frequently wrecked new car model. One wrecked becore the driver got off the dealer lot.

My good friend has a 2016 hellcat challenger.He took my for a spin this past summer about crapped my pants.Unbelievable power..

 

[ovrszd]

My good friend has a 2016 hellcat challenger.He took my for a spin this past summer about crapped my pants.Unbelievable power..

From what I've read the powertrain completely overwhelms the chassis.

But then, Ford did that 45 years ago when they stuffed a big block in a Mustang.

 

[coobie]

From what I've read the powertrain completely overwhelms the chassis.

But then, Ford did that 45 years ago when they stuffed a big block in a Mustang.

Don't know anything about the overwhelms the chassis but it sure was fun as he--.