Ford Bronco's return

[Dave]

When I bought my 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL, it had BFG’s

At some point, Jeep switched to Falken, and that’s what my Gladiator came with.

Now, Ford comes out with the Bronco and puts Goodyear tires on it.

But for the Bronco they won’t be called Goodyear Wranglers.

 

[Scott B.]

My 2nd Ranger came with BFGs.

Apparently, Ford negotiates supply contracts at least annually.

 

[Dave]

Yeah, I just think it’s interesting (and a first) that they negotiated Goodyear into calling their Goodyear Wrangler tire something else for the Bronco contract.

 

[BushHead]

Interesting....

Now that I look around there are a number of f150 guys talking about the 6.2 in a non raptor truck. Most of them inquiring about how to change all 16 spark plugs.

HA! And I thought changing all 10 in the Excursion was painful.

 

[Gallowbraid]

HA! And I thought changing all 10 in the Excursion was painful.

Hoping the extra room in the 250 engine bay will help me when the time comes. Still need a step ladder to get in there though...

 

[BlkWgn]

Yeah, I just think it’s interesting (and a first) that they negotiated Goodyear into calling their Goodyear Wrangler tire something else for the Bronco contract.

the story I read said that the tire will still be called the wrangler, but it will only have the wrangler branding on the inboard side of the tire.

 

[Dave]

the story I read said that the tire will still be called the wrangler, but it will only have the wrangler branding on the inboard side of the tire.

I just think it’s funny that Goodyear would agree to any sort of censorship of their long standing branding.

 

[Scott B.]

I just think it’s funny that Goodyear would agree to any sort of censorship of their long standing branding.

Marketing.

You know the saying - "All cash is good".

 

[Haggis]

It’s the application of the Golden rule...

“He who has the gold makes the rules.”

 

[Andy]

So if the roof is modular I can see a market for a replacement pop-up conversion a-la the J30 and the LC Troopy roof replacements. Put me down for one.

 

[Trump]

So if the roof is modular I can see a market for a replacement pop-up conversion a-la the J30 and the LC Troopy roof replacements. Put me down for one.

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Gallowbraid]

Nice little summary video of some offerings and some angles of the vehicle I hadn't seen before.

 

[WashingtonTaco]

Purpose built like the Jeep JL/Gladiator. This will be good for the entire niche model 4x4 segment. Chevy and Toyota are lagging a bit, although Toyota Tacoma/4Runner sales are still strong and the ZR2 and Ranger haven't slowed the Taco sales a bit.

 

[Gallowbraid]

Ford plans on extending the family already?

https://www.motortrend.com/news/exc...battle-jeep-gladiator/?galleryImageId=2456804

 

[Scott B.]

Ford plans on extending the family already?

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https://www.motortrend.com/news/exc...battle-jeep-gladiator/?galleryImageId=2456804

So when does yours get here?

 

[Dave]

Ranger discontinued in 3... 2...

 

[Gallowbraid]

So when does yours get here?

If I can't sort out the high speed wobble in the F250 it'll be soon.

 

[Gallowbraid]

Ranger discontinued in 3... 2...

Rumor is the Ranger will see a 2022 redesign...

 

[Dave]

Rumor is the Ranger will see a 2022 redesign...

Makes no sense to compete in the same space like that with your own brand but OK.

 

[Gallowbraid]

Makes no sense to compete in the same space like that with your own brand but OK.

I agree. I would also argue that the Bronco probably has a more loyal fan base. Kill off the Ranger and then make Ranger a trim level for the Bronco to keep everyone happy?