2022 FORD BRONCO WILDTRACK - Sorry, But Yes, It's Better

[@bradmacklin7265]

I got the Wildtrak for the sport mode - I don’t do the crawling stuff - bought mine so I can drive it with doors and top off on beach trips with the family

[@OverlandAspirations]

Me too!!!! But the cool thing is, it can still crawl like crazy

[@joalblo9581]

Own a 2.3. very quick and peppy. Not sure why people criticize that engine choice.

[@mpeugeot]

There is finally a reason for the WildTrak (HOSS 3.0) and while the Badlands is the top trim for off-roading, don't dismiss the non-sasquatch package as less capable, because you would be wrong. A non-sasquatch Badlands suspension has greater articulation than any of other HOSS 2.0 suspensions. Also, the great thing about the Bronco is that you can, to some extent take advantage of the modular nature of the platform. For example, my Outer Banks Edition Bronco has the Badlands suspension installed currently.

[@theshiftlist]

nice!

[@a36538]

would be interesting to see hoss 3.0 on a non sasquatch bronco...

[@problu9586]

For my 4x4 tastes and preferences, my 2020 2-door Wrangler Rubicon (w/tow; LED lights; steel bumpers; etc.) equals my ordered 2023 2-door Bronco Badlands (w/sas; lux; tow; etc.) Both have pros & cons I like or dislike, respectively. Mainly like exploring desert trails with some forest mountain trails now and then, but not a snow person. Have owned a variety of 2-door 4x4 rigs, because I prefer a shorter wheelbase for maneuverability.

[@sharrit8510]

I’ll give you ONE GOOD REASON to get the Wildtrak: HOSS 3.0-FOX 2.5 Internal Bypass Shocks. That suspension system is WAY better than what’s on the Badlands. That’s worth it by itself.

[@justinf2889]

The hoss 3.0 wasn't standard on this model year but I agree.

[@Sonicblue1922]

All 23 Wildtrak's come standard with HOSS 3.0-FOX 2.5 internal bypass shocks, steel bumper with tow hooks and lights,, beefier tie rods, same steering rack as the Bronco Raptor and rear sway bar. For those of us wanting a two door bronco it is a pretty cool package now. My guess is COVID supply chain issues preventing this model from launching properly and HOSS 3.0 was a mid year option in 2022 and was not available on the 21.

[@JH-ex6mb]

I just picked up my 2023 2 door Wildtrak from Jerry's Ford in Leesburg VA. I have to drive on gravel roads to get to my farm and I can tell you that the FOX shocks make a big difference. It is my new Smile Machine.

[@thebusinessend1]

yea thats what we have on order. the 22 wildtrack was lesser than t he badlands in most cases but with the 3.0 shocks, added steel bumper, bash plate (front not full), raptor beefy bits it makes sense for the trim to exist as in 22 it was kinda why did you get this over the badlands? I do like the rubber inteioir of the badlands and the seats. but the wildtrack was avabile with the stuff i wanted vs a badswatch with the 2.3 and leather. Also the wildtrack hold value better as its not being made anymore this year.

[@Pb_Slinger]

I got the Wildtrak because it does exactly what I need it to do and it was on the lot and ready to go. I could have waited for a Badlands but that was not guaranteed. I also don’t feel like I settled. My WildTrak Sasquatch is bad ass! I love it. Also, the Badlands grille doesn’t look as good as WildTrak.

[@theshiftlist]

Special thanks to our Patrons for their support of the channel! Bronco or Wrangler?

[@toddgregory897]

Ordered WT / 4 door / Lux / Leather / Tow / Black on day one, hour 2. Finally came March of 22. Wanted the all black accents - no need for disco. Get into old log roads / trails and it’s a blast. Went from a 17 Raptor (my 3rd Raptor) and the only this I miss is the towing capacity. Just love it.

[@sascha1167]

you didnt get the seats down flat. mine go flat. not flush with the cargo, but they are flat. good video.

[@winslowaaronmercer]

I'll take the 2.3 and the manual transmission.

[@Alexander450R]

It's unfortunate that you reviewed a "high speed" trim of the Bronco and didn't test the high speed capability/comfortability. I think it's an appealing trim to those that want something that's more capable than a Jeep at high speed, they want a 2 door, and they want similar capability while crawling even if it's not better. Those in the California high desert would like it where there's lots of flat desert to traverse between crawling trails.

[@theshiftlist]

Recently tested the bronco raptor at speed and it was phenomenal

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

Heaven, Helicopter? Vicky?

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

Gold spinning rims too?, Similar?!

[@mrt3206]

I think if you’re doing things like this tho the badlands is a better option tho just because of the STA bar Disconnect, if you’re daily driving it and it’s only going to see off-road a few times in it’s ownership then you might as well get the more luxury model and get the Outer Banks🤷‍♂️ The power difference between engines also isn’t noticeable enough at highway speeds to care what engine you get either…even the report isn’t that much quicker then the regular V6…the raptor should’ve got a v8 or even a diesel version would be nice

[@LudiCrust.]

The smaller engine is the way to go bc the V6 is having major failure issues.

[@mikeb769]

Sorry but it only makes 30 more hp and being that the 2.3 is also turbo you could easily tune it to make more tq and hp than a 2.7. I’d love the 2.7 is it came in a manual but the fact that it doesn’t and it hardly makes more power makes it not worth it. For about 2500 you can get 450hp out of the 2.3 with 500ftp and still heave a stick.

[@jerede7731]

I’m sure you are right but the last thing I want to do with a brand new vehicle is load it up with accessories that will immediately ruin your warranty.

[@nihontoman]

2.7 is also a turbo engine and also can be tuned. don't know which one has more potential to be tuned, but stil...

[@warrenmiconi8141]

@@nihontoman ❤

[@murrayjthompson1893]

I selected Wildtrak over Badlands. I have driven Jeeps for over 60 years. I have a 15-year-old Rubicon (3.25" lift and 35 x 12.50 x 17 tires) and have never seen the need to use the disconnect. If I lived in rocky country where articulation was a must, then Badlands would have been my choice. I live where mud, snow, ice, sand, etc., are typical hence the Wildtrak. You make a good point but it needs to be qualified based on needs. The new Wildtrak has beefier front rods and HOSS/Fox shocks that are not on the new Badlands.

[@murrayjthompson1893]

Hoss 3.0 with Fox. Badlands does have 2.0/Bilstein.

[@troybakison]

i got one, (2door) because i don't care about being a rock crawler. Its suppose to be a bucking bronco not a crawling automobile. However, if you are a die hard-well rounded "off roader" then yeah go ahead and get everything. I plan on getting new intake, exhaust and tune. I think if power is your thing then your good

[@akendon7260]

Bronco Wildtrack in Iconic silver metallic is damn gorgeous.

[@theshiftlist]

Agreee

[@garysimmons3023]

Wildtrak is closest to Raptor without paying 40k over sticker. Plus it has the better shocks and looks compared to other trims like badlands. In fact - sway disconnect is the only thing you get better on badlands but most people will never have a need for it.

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

Ja and/& Jame?

[@A_Generic_Channel]

Amazing vid!

[@DavidS94938]

Yes, it is!

[@pathofancient]

I need Ford to make a V6 twin turbo w/ manual transmission.

[@JimmyLeeTennessee]

Drove the 2.3, was very disappointed. Ordered the 2.7.

[@theshiftlist]

Yeah I agree. The 2.3 feels a little gutless

[@JimmyLeeTennessee]

@@theshiftlist maybe if you had never driven the 2.7, you wouldn't know the difference?🤷‍♂️

[@ridered7394]

2.7 aka the valve dropper 6000

[@JimmyLeeTennessee]

@@ridered7394 mines got 130k, no problems yet👍

[@Gergm7991]

@@JimmyLeeTennessee 130K on new Bronco already? Or you mean on another truck (F150) which does not have the bad valve parts that were used to make some Bronco engines last summer.

[@BrianHealy]

2.3 with a 7spd manual badlands all day

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

Media 20/30?

[@mikekellum6238]

Bad Lands…..all that needs to be said.

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

No Hoss 3.0 on the Badlands.

[@freedomseeker1966]

Wildtrak all the way & manual sway bar disconnects is the way every capable off roader prefers it. Rock crawling mode …pfff … put it in 4 low ya yuppie! 😂

[@santiagovaldes9971]

First comment🤘

[@jeverett1636]

FROM A 'MAN' WHO BOUGHT A JEEP NOT UNDERSTANDING SOMETHING HMMM

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

A d, e, f - z?

[@mikeriv60]

2dr ftw.

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

He who?!

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

$250 Million? B - Zillion?..

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

Nature's mother?

[@Nimbus_2k]

ICE vehicles just keep getting worse and worse, they are so primitive and this bronco can do 225 miles on a full tank, imagine an 8 cylinder 10 mpg haha 😆

[@joesteele7514]

Ford stands for...fix or repair daily..

[@highwaymaintainer]

This did not age well