Looks Like Ford Bronco is Serious About Taking on the Wrangler

[Shaved Ice]

Is that a push button transfer case shifter? If a manual transfer case shifter isn’t available, I am out. I had a push button transfer case shifter get stuck in 4 low in the middle of a Nellis AFB one time. I tried everything, but it would budge. I had to drive 40 miles in 4 low back the the car rental place. This was before cellphones. Also, ironically, it was a Ford (Explorer).

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[sf5211]

Thanks for the response guys, and I have to say that “crawl” gear is very interesting.

 

[Nickp01]

Is that a push button transfer case shifter? If a manual transfer case shifter isn’t available, I am out. I had a push button transfer case shifter get stuck in 4 low in the middle of a Nellis AFB one time. I tried everything, but it would budge. I had to drive 40 miles in 4 low back the the car rental place. This was before cellphones. Also, ironically, it was a Ford (Explorer).

It is. Keep in mind the technology has advanced greatly, and while I personally would like a manual shifter I am fine with the push button.

 

[Shaved Ice]

It is. Keep in mind the technology has advanced greatly, and while I personally would like a manual shifter I am fine with the push button.

I hear you, but if a manual transfer case shifter gets stuck, you can rock the vehicle while you try to force it. If it’s push button, your options are limited. Hopefully, a manual shifter is available.

 

[Sean K.]

Not quite...

I hope there's at least a detent ring and down or down and over for that reverse gear....but based on the schematic on the knob, I'd guess neither. That sux.

 

[misanthrope]

Jeep never had nor ever will have competition

I suppose that depends on your idea of competition. According to the poll upon which this thread was based, more than 55% of respondents would consider purchasing the new Bronco. For most I would imagine that is instead of a Wrangler as opposed to as well as a Wrangler. That seems like direct competition.
Competition on the trail? Maybe not. Competition for people's money? Most definitely.

 

[Nickp01]

I suppose that depends on your idea of competition. According to the poll upon which this thread was based, more than 55% of respondents would consider purchasing the new Bronco. For most I would imagine that is instead of a Wrangler as opposed to as well as a Wrangler. That seems like direct competition.
Competition on the trail? Maybe not. Competition for people's money? Most definitely.

In one of the Ford pieces of marketing material they gave to dealers, they basically said Jeepers have been alone on their trails for a few decades and it was time for that to change. Even with the IFS, having lockers at both ends, 35” tires stock, sway bar disconnect, and great approach and departure angles will be enough to get it around Moab and other places. It may not compete with Jeep on the hardest stuff but it will get darn close, and the extra horsepower and torque will be much appreciated.

 

[misanthrope]

In one of the Ford pieces of marketing material they gave to dealers, they basically said Jeepers have been alone on their trails for a few decades and it was time for that to change. Even with the IFS, having lockers at both ends, 35” tires stock, sway bar disconnect, and great approach and departure angles will be enough to get it around Moab and other places. It may not compete with Jeep on the hardest stuff but it will get darn close, and the extra horsepower and torque will be much appreciated.

I agree 100%. But to avoid senseless arguing over what percentages of people mod or rock crawl, I refuse to open that box. For my purposes, the Bronco will be a direct competitor to my stock Rubicon. Will I switch? That remains to be seen and will depend on a lot more than rumors and teasers. Will the Bronco have a better drive train? Certainly up front, almost certainly in the tranny, and I have no problem with an electronic tcase. Do I care, even a little, about SFA? Only in so much as I would prefer IFS. Am I naive enough to have brand loyalty to a company that has changed hands more times than my wife changes outfits before a night out? Nope. But, I'm one of those idiots who actually likes the fact that my Wrangler is a convertible, so whaddo I know...

 

[Windshieldfarmer]

I have no doubt the Bronco might be stiff competition for the wrangler. A huge advantage the wrangler will have for at least several more years is the ready availability of aftermarket products...skids, lifts, etc.

 

[SecondTJ]

Jeep is at 295 HP in the 2.0 and 285 in the 3.6

The 2.0 has 270 hp

 

[Benagi]

Will you be able to tow the bronco 4 down behind a motorhome just like people do with their jeeps?

 

[Notorious]

I’m going to need a better picture or vehicle description so that I can exactly direct the tow truck driver to the correct location to pickup the disabled and abandoned Bronco.

 

[pablo_max3045]

Ford should have just built this thing:
https://ineosgrenadier.com/reveal

 

[HBJeeper]

It’ll be superior for sure. The build quality of a Ford is 100 times better than a Fiat or Chrysler. Less Jeeps on the road. Good. Maybe time to switch to Bronco everyone and their grandma has a Wrangler these days.

If you would have been lucky enough to own a JK with new pentastar motor or JL your opinion would be different. Everyone knows the early model Jk is a caravan. hehe

 

[Compression-Ignition]

So I just recently went back to my 3.5 ecoboost Flex and sheesh that torque is addicting. 10 second 0-100 opposed to 10 second 0-60 on my JL.
I really look forward to that ecboost torque in the Bronco, even if it isn't the 3.5

@Toycrusher
Did we get a little loose with the numbers? Or do you have the baddest Ford Flex on the planet?

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