I’ve been waiting three years for this Bronco, so I love it, but there are a few things I think could be better:
Limited options. It’s either the V4 with manual or V6 with automatic. No manual with the V6, no diesel, hybrid, or electric options. I’d pay extra for a turbo diesel like my old Ford Everest.
It’s pricey. It starts about $10k higher than it should. The base features feel a bit bare-bones.
The entertainment system is decent. Android Auto works great and syncs with my maps, music, and Alexa. My kids even use it to call the Bronco from their rooms.
Seats are comfortable, but they’re manual-only, which feels outdated. I wish there was an option to upgrade to electric ones, like in the F-150.
Lane correction feels strange at first. It startled me the first time, like hydroplaning, but I got used to it.
Comfort is lacking compared to my 2013 F-150 work truck, and the gas mileage is bad. Thankfully, I don’t drive it much, or I’d have to budget for gas.
The side step is too high for my wife, who’s 5’6". I told her that’s what aftermarket parts are for.
Going full convertible takes about 30 minutes. Not terrible, but I’ve only done it twice so far.
No garage door opener. It should be standard, but there wasn’t even an option to add one.
No wireless charging, no USB port in the console, and the interior lights barely work.
My wife jokes that I’ll never need to worry about women looking at me. She’s right—compliments only come from men. Not like when I had my Mustang.
Anyway, those are my thoughts. Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!
I agree with most of your points, but here’s some clarification for anyone unfamiliar with the trim options:
It’s lane departure warning, not lane keep assist. It does feel like hydroplaning, though. If they’re already manipulating the steering, they could’ve added lane keep assist too.
The garage door opener is part of the high/lux package on the higher trims. But yeah, it should be standard on a $40k+ vehicle. The one they offer feels cheap.
Wireless charging is also part of the lux package. And yes, the interior lights are pretty useless.
Quincy said:
There’s no such thing as a V4 Bronco.
You’re right—it’s an I4, not a V. And for old-school fans, no V8 makes it feel like a letdown. I ordered the 2.3L I4 because I really wanted the manual.
A lot of your complaints are why I skipped the Heritage trim. It should’ve been fully loaded, no need for two models in 2024. Sounds like you might upgrade when Ford makes improvements—I’ll be there with you. And I think you can adjust the lane settings in the controls.
@Gale
I mainly chose the Heritage for the Robin’s Egg blue and white top, like my 1969 Bronco. If I could’ve gotten that in another trim, I would’ve gone for the extra comfort features. My 1969 Bronco was as basic as it gets, so I’m not missing much, but it’s weird that my 2013 F-150 rides better. Still, I love my Bronco and won’t upgrade for a while—unless they offer the turbo diesel from the Everest.
Heritage is the cheapest Sasquatch Bronco with a modular hard top, mid package, and larger screen. It’s a good deal compared to other trims. I also prefer the cloth seats over MGV.
Grier said:
Heritage is the cheapest Sasquatch Bronco with a modular hard top, mid package, and larger screen. It’s a good deal compared to other trims. I also prefer the cloth seats over MGV.
I mainly picked it for the blue color—my first Bronco was a 1969 in sky blue.
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