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[Phil Howell]

I wrote a blog on our 4 Wheel Drive & Sport utility Magazine website about how great the Raptor is selling and, because of this, there are rumors Ford might be looking at the Bronco concept again.

http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6699597/editorials/will-ford-bring-back-the-bronco/index.html

If you would, please go there and comment (unless you don't like the idea, in which case, don't). :mrgreen:

Ford peruses our magazine websites as well as the forums. Maybe, with enough positive comment, Ford might pull the trigger on a SVT Bronco!

Thanks!

 

[BentToast]

Ugly grill???

Ummmmmmm.................

 

[LVdezertdawg]

I will guarantee a sale, the Bronco will be in the garage with my raptor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bring it on:cactus::cactus::cactus:

 

[MagicMtnDan]

I've brought this subject up more times than I can count. A Ford product that gives Jeeps a run for their money offroad would be AWESOME! And if it's an SVT Bronco that'd be even better. As long as it's a similar width and close to the length (for "Jeep trails") with excellent approach, breakover and departure angles, with an EcoBoost V-6 or V-8 and/or V-8 power, locking diffs, solid front and rear axles, and remote controlled sway bar disconnects, it'll be a home run.

If it's not an offroad capable machine (more capable than previous Broncos) then I think it'd be a mistake but I'm certainly not their typical buyer since I'm into offroading.

The pic below is a 2-door version. I'm personally not interested in that at all. I want a 4-door (J/K like) version only - for more cargo capacity and the slightly longer wheelbase will be best IMO.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Phil, you wouldn't be "starting a rumor" now would you After all, it makes sense to us offroaders but is Ford really thinking about building the Bronco? Wouldn't be the first time a magazine has floated a trial balloon to get some momentum behind a new product idea :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Phil Howell]

Phil, you wouldn't be "starting a rumor" now would you After all, it makes sense to us offroaders but is Ford really thinking about building the Bronco? Wouldn't be the first time a magazine has floated a trial balloon to get some momentum behind a new product idea :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

No, I've heard this rumor from some people "in the know", as well as read it online (although I just did a search and can't find where). Honestly, I wasn't thinking about it until I heard the rumor. Then, it made perfect sense and I decided to see what I could do to push things along.

Oh - and Dan, thanks for posting your comment on the magazine site.

 

[SVTRay]

That would be sweet!

I personally don't see buying one since I'm in love with my Raptor but I don't think Ford will have issues selling them either....especially if their designed close enough to the early 60's Bronco and produced by SVT.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

I found this but it looks "old": http://blogs.fourwheeler.com/6249747/whats-new/new-midsize-trucks-coming-from-ford/index.html

And there's this from February of this year (Ford guy says "No" to the Bronco...

Bronco Reborn?

Question 4WOR: With the square design of the Ford Flex and the great response Ford is receiving for that crossover, does Ford have any considerations of building a new version of the original square-styled Bronco? Or is that nameplate dead?

Answer Ford: While many enthusiasts have painstakingly restored original '66-'77 Broncos, we have no plans at this time to resurrect this nameplate.

4WOR: Why don't you send us A Ford Flex and a Super Duty, and we'll resurrect this nameplate?!

Link: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/nuts/131_1002_february_2010_nuts_and_bolts/index.html

 

[jesse]

I will be kicking myself in the ass if they come out with the new bronco...that thing would be AWESOME out here in CO...the raptor does WELL...but, i think this thing with the options listed by dan...would be sick as all ****!

JMHO

forgot to add...included is a Warn winch with synthetic rope, had options to be controlled inside and out of the truck with a wireless remote lol (wish) and give it to the SVT team to develop!

 

[FSM06]

Looks like a Land Rover................my vote is no. JMHO of course.

FSM