[Auto] The new Ford Bronco was designed for easy and unlimited customization

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Thus, they will be able to add different options of doors, fenders and grills in a practical way, also allowing off-road enthusiasts to completely reconfigure their Ford Bronco for each type of adventure, with a variety of equipment and accessories.

 

“It doesn't matter if you want to build a desert racing vehicle, a Rock Crawler, or both, the Ford Bronco's modular design allows a single vehicle to function, providing the ease and confidence to create a 4x4 as unique as each of our cars. clients, ”said Bronco chief designer Paul Wraith. "Because of that ease and flexibility, no Ford Bronco will look like another."

 

Modular design that changes the rules of the game
The 2 and 4 Door Ford Bronco was designed and built from the ground up so that users could adapt it to off-road variants easily, quickly and affordably for all their different interests and abilities.

 

Basic modifications to prepare the Ford Bronco for outdoor activities can be completed manually in minutes. Available modular ceiling panels can be removed by one person. The rear windows can be removed effortlessly, simply by releasing a latch on each window, while two people can remove the rear hardtop after removing a few fasteners, which are also handy for removing the fenders in just a few minutes.

 

Ford Bronco logos, stamped on the body and inside of the fasteners, indicate removable modular components such as frameless doors, fenders, bumpers, grille and handles. Unlike other off-road SUVs, both the front and rear fenders can be removed simply by removing screws and can be replaced in the same way without welding or complications.

 

EZ Air frameless doors can be quickly removed by anyone by removing two screws and unplugging an electrical connector, which takes two to four minutes per door. Mounting points indicate where accessories such as LED lights on the side mirrors or roof racks can be installed. Hooks, safari bars and LED lights can also be attached to the front and rear fenders.

 

When parts such as fenders, rear panels and roof are removed, the Ford Bronco 2 and 4 Door models retain all the requirements of the Federal Vehicle Safety Standard in the United States. Thanks to its innovative door design, the mounted side mirrors remain in place when the doors are removed or installed.

 

"We hope Ford Bronco users will have fun getting involved with the modular design aspects as it gives them the opportunity to create the perfect 4x4 SUV for their needs without requiring a lot of experience or mechanical knowledge," said Wraith.

 

Future proof: Personalization now and later

As a new approach to the off-road business, the Ford Bronco 2-Door and 4-Door platform will become the hub of the booming customization and aftermarket industry, drawing on the enthusiastic off-road vehicle community.

 

Many Ford Bronco prototypes or concept vehicles demonstrate the ease of customization of their platform, highlighting the growing number of Ford licensed accessories at events such as Bronco Day and Bronco Super Celebration in the United States, which is also an opportunity for companies. aftermarket to demonstrate its capabilities on ULTRA4 Bronco 4600 Series vehicles.

 

Theresa Contreras, co-founder of California-based LGE-CTS Motorsports, was part of a panel of off-road experts to be the voice of the aftermarket when developing the Ford Bronco to ensure optimization of its fully customizable design. Even months before the official launch, Contreras and her team are already seeing customizable Ford Bronco parts and accessories in forums and trade shows.

 

"The way the Ford Bronco is designed with a modular platform will create many new opportunities for performance-focused auto parts manufacturers and customization stores, definitely giving them a new consumer," she said. "And from a different perspective, the vintage Ford Bronco design, combined with its incredible new technology, will give customization builders a lot to work with to create truly extreme off-road machines."

 

For the Ford Bronco brand, rapid mid-cycle product updates, prototyped and 3D printed, can be created without having to change the base structure, extending the life of the platform, so that Ford Bronco owners can enjoy many years of modifications to your SUVs with the latest accessories.