Though it has yet to receive a mid-cycle refresh, the sixth-generation Ford Bronco is entering the 2025 model year sporting a rather long list of updates – in some cases, notable and/or significant ones. This includes the typical exterior color changes and addition/deletion of certain features, but also, a pretty big trim level lineup revamp and the debut of a pair of new variants. That list isn’t complete just yet, however, and includes the deletion of a specific powerplant for one trim and configuration, too.
That change pertains specifically to the two-door 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands, which is no longer available with the twin turbocharged 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine, according to Bronco Nation. While that powerplant is still available in the four-door Badlands model, those that want a two-door are stuck with the turbocharged 2.3L I-4 EcoBoost, which can be mated to the 10-speed automatic transmission or seven-speed manual gearbox.
Aside from this change, the entire 2025 Ford Bronco lineup is getting ambient footwell lighting as standard equipment, while the heated steering wheel is included as standard on the Outer Banks, Badlands, and Raptor trims. Meanwhile, a trim level lineup reshuffling includes the deletion of the Wildtrak, Everglades, Heritage Limited, and Black Diamond series, though the latter moniker is now being used as the name for a newly optional package. The Bronco Base is making a comeback after being absent for one model year, and the new Stroppe Edition is effectively taking the place of the Wildtrak, while the retro-themed Free Wheeling Package is also making its debut.
As for the rest of the lineup, the 12-inch digital gauge cluster is now included as standard equipment, the Bronco Badlands has gained the HOSS 3.0 suspension as an option, and the FITS system present in the Ford Maverick is now available, too. In four-door models equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission, the rear HVAC vents have moved from the floor to the rear portion of the center console, though much of the lineup has lost its grab handles and the entire range has ditched the wireless charging pad. Finally, the 2025 Ford Bronco Raptor is adding three new exterior color options, but is also losing a total of six.
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There is so much wrong with what Ford did for the 2025 Bronco, it’s absolutely insane. I can tell they have a bunch of over educated, no logic, no common sense, heartless people working for them. I could have made the 2025 a much better Bronco and it could have been kept the same price and have more premium features. There is still too many trims. and allot of good items that were left off the build sheets for each trim left. Ford needs to do better.
Do it, then. Start your own car company. Until then, Ford has no reason to continue to offer a combination that isn't justified by sales numbers.
5.0...4.6....Come on..Bring the Bronco back to Glory Days...V6 Motors still have timing chain guides and assembly problems..We need Ford built tough....
Enough of the tiny turbo powerplants in this truck! Put a Coyote in it and I'll put one on my want list.
My dealer ship refuses to fix dummy subwoffer on our 2 month old bronco. Why this is total Bullshit, sounds like a transistor radio very disappointed 😥 never again, 2 ford's in 2 years and treated like this.
Ford is doing the opposite of what they should be doing. Giving the customer less choices and still raising prices. They should be giving more options and less packages. Stand alone options on all models. With computerized assembly and ordering it would be simple. They would definitely gain market share if they did this to all models. Give the customer what they really want.
I like the new changes. I like changes, period. Never stay the same. Change, sells. Nothing like a new model.
"The best way is always the simplest." Henry Ford
Thanks, Ford Motor Company, Designers and Engineers
Deleting the 2.7
from 2 door model,
Big MISTAKE!
NEED TO BUILD
THREE DIFFRENT
models with all
Options Available,
on them. Plus
Raptor model.
No issues that I can see with the changes. Trimming some fat. BTW the Badlands can be built with a 7 speed manual. Reference page 19,32 and 40 of the 2025 Bronco Order Guide.
The 2025 badlands 2 door with the 2.7 has not been discontinued. It's now called the Stroppe edition. Mechanically it is the same vehicle had Ford left the 2.7 in the BL. Sta bar disconnect to the Hoss 3.0. Same vehicle with different stripes.
I have purchased 3 full size Broncos for my family. One for my wife and one for each of my 2 sons. The one I like the most is the 2 door Badlands loaded with the 2.7 liter engine. I was thinking that in 2025 I would order a Bronco for myself and that was the one I liked. We can cancel that thought. Frankly, I was hoping they would offer the 3.0 as an option in something other than a Raptor.
I am sure they have results from focus groups to help make these decisions, but I am disappointed in the initial results.