2026 Ford Bronco Badlands Drops Standard Stabilizer Bar Disconnect

The sixth-generation Ford Bronco debuted for the 2021 model year, and with each turn of the calendar, the rugged SUV’s lineup has been treated to a variety of updates. One particular thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the fact that the Badlands trim has always come with the stabilizer bar disconnect feature as standard, making it unique within the lineup. However, now that the 2026 Ford Bronco build and price configurator is live, it reveals that this is no longer the case.

While the stabilizer bar disconnect feature still comes as standard equipment when one opts for the Sasquatch Package, it’s now an option for the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands if that box isn’t ticked. The cost to add it is a cool $1,305, which we imagine will give folks pause when it comes time to spec out their new SUV – particularly if they don’t plan on doing any serious off-roading or rock climbing, which is precisely when that feature really comes in handy.

Otherwise, there are a few tweaks in store for the 2026 Ford Bronco lineup, as Ford Authority has covered in recent weeks. Perhaps the most notable is the addition of the new 60^th Anniversary Package, which gets a variety of unique touches in time to celebrate the SUV’s latest milestone. The Bronco Anniversary Package also gets a new set of A-pillar mounted grab handles, which are included as standard with the package and are also available as an option across the rest of the lineup – but can’t be retrofitted to older Bronco models.

Additionally, the 2026 Ford Bronco Stroppe Edition is switching from a two-door-only offering to one that can only be had in four-door guise, though it’s also quite a bit cheaper than the smaller 2025 model year version of that same SUV. As for the rest of the 2026 Ford Bronco lineup, it’s being treated to some modest price increases, though the Badlands is $695 cheaper – which somewhat offsets the loss of its standard stabilizer bar disconnect.