I Hit SERIOUS Mud In The All New Ford Bronco Everglades: Will It Make It?

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In this video Tommy hits deep mud in the all new Ford Bronco Everglades!
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[@SaltyDog69]

Hats off to Ford for putting the Bronco through a hard trail.

[@jeepdave]

moderately difficult.... :D

[@mikeparker2464]

A very good friend of mine purchased the Sasquatch version, stated it is one of the nicest vehicles he's driven long distance, and off road. He is an old school Jeep purist, and he is totally in on his Bronco. Nicely done Ford.

[@loganholmberg2295]

Wow props to Ford for actually using a tough trail where their vehicles took damage for a press event.👍👍 Usually car companies like say I don't know L**ro**r use trail that don't challenge the vehicles all that much.

[@dedalliance1]

Why did you block out Landrover?

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

Any Toyota will get better gas mileage and reliability.

[@dedalliance1]

@@shoutingatclouds1050 Toyota's aren't exactly known for their fuel economy.

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

@@dedalliance1 the gas mileage of this Ford 4cyl is about the same as Toyota unless you can find ford 8 speed auto you can get 3 mpg more.

[@dedalliance1]

@@shoutingatclouds1050 I mean, things are expensive in any vehicle these days lol. I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze 2.0l turbo diesel, Some mice chewed up the vacuum tubes, $600 to fix it. Timing belt at 100k miles, like $1,600. Glow plug modular, like $500, tires, 1,000, I got quoted 1,600 to do brakes and rotors, I bought it all myself and did it still $500, granted I got nicer brakes. It's expensive to maintain any vehicle when you're paying 125-200 dollars an hour for labor and then whatever the parts cost. A Hybrid is gonna have its issues sure, just like a diesel will with emissions, and just like a turbo will with the turbos and intercoolers at some point and a N/A v8 is gonna just slowly nickel and dime you at 5-6 dollars a gallon for fuel lol. I also have a 2018 GMC SIerra 3500 crew cab long bed 4x4 with the 6.0l gasser, super reliable motor but after 45k miles of mixed use towing / not towing my trip meter that's never been reset since factory says I've averaged 10 mpg, actually it's like 9.8 but I round up. at 10 mpg over 45k miles is, 4,500 gallons of fuel, if we assume a world of $5 a gallon, that's $22,500 in fuel, more than half of what I paid for the truck brand new. If I drove 200k miles at those prices and same fuel consumption, it's 100k dollars in fuel, more than double what I paid for the truck. If you got 15 mpg instead of 10, it's 66.6k dollars, a savings of 33,000 dollars over 200k miles which is about the life of a good vehicle. You can replace a lot of turbos for the difference of 33k dollars and a lot of battery packs for that much money, also. And what if gas got to $10 a gallon? It is or at least close to it in a lot of European countries. You'd be talking the difference of 66k dollars. Moral of the story is it's all one half dozen or the other, you either pay for it in fuel, you pay for it in turbos, you pay for it in battery packs or you pay for it in diesel emissions equipment. Pick your poison. At least most handymen will be able to replace a turbo. Probably not a battery pack or diesel emissions though. Also as an example, I use a 2004 Chevy express cargo van 3500 for work, has the 6.0l in it gasser sitting at 336k miles it's been rebuilt at 300k miles though, but still original transmission. Now obviously gas prices have varied over the past 18 years, But lets assume for fun the new gas price average is gonna be 5 dollars just for easy math, if that van gets we'll be generous and say 15 mpg, over 336k miles it'd burn 22,400 gallons of fuel, or $112k dollars. If you could make that van run 20 mpg, it'd be 84k dollars in fuel. The difference of 28k dollars. 28k dollars buys a lot of turbos or battery packs or new engines or rebuilds. Now lets say you're Amazon, and you own probably half a million vans across the world. 28k dollars saved per van in fuel is 14 billion dollars. That's with a B. These companies both the ones building cars and the ones buying them for work understand just how much money fuel costs especially going forward as more and more Government tax fuel at higher rates and put more regulations around how to drill it and process it in an environmentally sustainable way, they understand fuel prices aren't coming down ever. The pandemic was a fluke but you can look at 100 years of prices it always goes up and it's always going to go up. Investing in technologies that get better fuel economy, like hybrids, small turbo engines, clean burning diesels (my diesel Cruze can push mid 50's on the highway) is going to pay off, even if reliability is hurt a little bit in the process. 10% hit in reliability, 20% fuel gains = 10% overall gain. I personally buy my vehicles with the thought of if the world ends tomorrow what's going to not brake down easily? Aside from the emission issues on my Cruze, I could overinflate the tires by about 30 psi, run at 55 mpg on a 15 gallon tank and push 900 miles out of it before having to refuel. 3 tanks of fuel I can go across the country to safety if I needed to without braking down. My truck would need its personal tanker trailer with fuel to manage that, but it's also very reliable as long as you don't wanna go very far if there's fuel shortages.

[@nysportsfan9680]

Props to ford testing on an awesome course!!!!

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Kudos to Ford for properly bashing their vehicles off road. Looks like Drummond Island(?).

[@blakejordan9311]

So many people underestimate the 2.3. It’s such a good engine & proven to be more reliable. I’ve had both engines in two different broncos and the 2.3 feels almost as peppy and especially with the new tune they have it feels even faster than a stock of V6 twin turbo.

[@bshay1993]

The reason that they went with the 2.3 l is because the alternator is mounted much higher the 2.7 l engine the alternator is the lowest point so with deep water fording and mud the alternator would be much more susceptible to water/mud issues

[@hunterromano5562]

its a real bummer they didn't offer a 5.0 with a manual pairing. I'd bet my salary they couldn't keep them in stock anywhere.

[@joshuaallswang8016]

@@hunterromano5562 sorry man unfortunately this isn’t the year 2005..lol..

[@joshuaallswang8016]

I don’t know about that! If it’s the same engine my 2019 Ranger with a 2.3 L 4 cylinder engine, then the alternator is very low as well!! Trust me I know, I’m on my second Alternator already.

[@Inracing11]

Idk why it cracks me up to hear Tommy call her buddy.

[@21ZacDUDE]

Because it's awkward

[@outofcontext9053]

Honestly the 2.3 is an under rated engine, love it in my Ranger

[@joshuaallswang8016]

I agree I love it in my Ranger more..lol..

[@JarradShaw]

I was REALLY really hoping for more Everglades vids. Thanks TFL and Tommy. Very interested to see how the 2.3 does in the higher elevations of Colorado and in some of the rocky terrain the Rockies offer pushing big 35 inch wheels. I think even a non Everglades would be good to see compared to the famous “Orange” bronco you guys have.

[@Clockwork0nions]

I dont think it will matter since its has forced induction with the turbo.

[@JT_life2022]

I am headed to Drummond Island in a few weeks. This vid got me more excited. Not for the Bronco but for the trails.

[@hawkeye_rob]

Are those trails in the video open to public?

[@nm-qt2hb]

For most people that enjoy trail running. This has everything you need. Great video.

[@chris-gh4cd]

Agree, however it’s pretty unlikely you will actually get your hands on one of these.

[@christopherhicks5640]

@@chris-gh4cd actually with the special wheels it’s likely you will get this before any badlands or wild track

[@chris-gh4cd]

@@christopherhicks5640 you’re still most likely not getting your hands on a bronco unless you preordered one or are willing to pay way more than what they’re worth

[@skiptheroad]

The trails they are running are heavily traveled and thus much wider than most trails in the upper peninsula. I'd like to see a 2 door Everglades version offered.

[@jayrichards3672]

Tommy looks cooler in the waders than in the salmon colored hoodie

[@TFLoffroad]

Why you coming after my pink sweatshirt 🥺

[@landscapingspecialist]

Mmmm salmon 🤤

[@jeep2003]

Tommy is just before his time. A few hundred years ago pink was a mans color and blue was more of a womans color. Na thats not it.

[@WW-wf8tu]

I envy you on that trip Tommy. That is what makes it all worth while in your line of work. Going to events and sharing good times with fellow journalists. As for Everglades over the Sasquatch package... I would defer to your judgment. It seems logical that one would take into consideration the terrain they would be running on and choose accordingly. Certainly was demonstrated here the smash and bash damage technique is a costly one. 🤭

[@JohnnyBravoAfterPic]

I prefer getting a badlands sasquatch that gives front camera and auto brakes safety plus SBD and both lockers. Then add oftermarket snorkel and portable winch that is stored inside or on top so it can connect to a trailer hitch on front (aftermarket) or rear. I'd keep the 4 cylinder and the manual.

[@djsconsulting]

Great video, as always from the @TFLoffroad team. Just makes me really sad that we are unlikely to ever get this awesome vehicle sold in the UK. Makes the LR Defender look fairly hopeless as they offer nothing like this level of offroad capability as standard from the factory!

[@kingkhrys]

TFL should really just get a show at this point. Amazing and more entertaining then most shows

[@Zanderthelab]

I would love a deeper fording depth on the Wrangler and the Cherokee Trailhawk! And I wish they both had an optional bidirectional fully waterproof snorkel.

[@Brotherhood676]

I'm sure with the next coming models will have it. The bronco is good competition to push jeep to do different things

[@jeffforbes70]

there are plenty of aftermarket options for the jeep

[@Zanderthelab]

@@jeffforbes70 fully waterproofed designs? And bidirectional?

[@Zanderthelab]

@@Brotherhood676 I know I’m looking forward to see how Jeep responds to the competition that Ford has been introducing.

[@jeffforbes70]

@@Zanderthelab yes

[@mikematos1587]

Very impressed with the Branco! Those trails really demonstrate the Broncos capability.

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

Bro! This “media” benefit is awesome that y’all get to go out and test these! Great job learning all the specs on all these vehicles! Cool OR buddy too!

[@FreshlySnipes]

Ford did a fantastic job with the new Bronco

[@PaOutcast]

Very informative and well presented! In short, high quality video worth my time watching. Thank You.

[@georgearevalo781]

Great video...thanks Tommy

[@abqcrutch]

Great video, Tommy! This may be best version of the Bronco yet. Still too expensive for me.

[@kflashcarr888]

I hope Ford takes notes. People loving seeing what your vehicles can really do!

[@Petesbrobob]

I like the Everglades. Can’t wait to see what other models Ford comes up with

[@caifan444]

Another great video thanks Tfl Tommy

[@DandCentertainment]

This thing would be almost perfect with a Third Pedal and Sway Bar Disconnect.

[@johnjett5927]

quick disconnect for $175 or so. Easy and mechanically/electronically more sound than the gimmick-switch.

[@2pi628]

Why would you want a manual off road? Two friends out in Moab: "..is that you or your clutch? Hopefully it's you on fire and not the clutch again... There's no O'Reilly's way out here!"

[@rvdawg]

Great review!

[@jordanepp9467]

Love all the everglades content lately. I can't wait to get mine!

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Great job and video, Tommy! Nice that Ford put you guys on a gnarly trail!

[@lunamaria1048]

At first I said that the Everglades is unnecessary, because there are enough models, already.... However, now seeing it (as an overlander, since my teens) I must admit that this is an excellent option for overland newcomers, looking to get a vehicle that already has everything they need, off the lot.. All you'll need is your RT tent, some battery power, storage and you are good for your first weekend adventure!

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

good job buddy!

[@gregoryjulian1333]

Glad you could get up to northern Michigan. Hope you’ll be back. The Upper Peninsula has some great off road, back roads, touring country the see and video.

[@walterdutra4490]

thanks for the video buddy

[@tomrowley1717]

Really cool. The scenery was really nice.

[@DocGTO]

Nice job using a proper tree saver for the winch out.

[@trcass1]

Great video Tommy. Nice of Ford to let the Broncos come out and play. Great marketing tool by Ford actually.

[@Noisy_Cricket]

Ford should allow the option to put on steel bumpers for these packages. Would save folks some trouble.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Fantastic video Tommy

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Wow! "Things that you need to strip off and replace immediately" after buying your new $50,000 - $60,000 Bronco. I sure Hope Quadratec has the new "after market" parts that will be built correctly, stronger, and more trail worthy! These Broncos are just burning $100 bills at every turn and off road challenge on this trip!

[@RedHawkStudios]

that was great Tommy

[@jediguy634]

Welcome to Michigan Tommy! I hope Ford gives you more opportunities to come out, the state is absolutely beautiful come fall.

[@wildhorses4x4]

The new Everglades is killing it!!

[@leonkool123]

It must be awesome to get on such a fun trail while driving someone else’s car and you absolutely don’t have to worry about any damages you caused 😂

[@ROBinJVILLE]

Course looked fun.

[@ericcarlson3461]

Tommy gets to wheel an iconic spot in Michigan. Lucky guy. Drummond is fun!

[@tannerwharton4670]

Proud of ford and the broncos I used to think they were just like an old bronco II but they are huge

[@Patrick-qv8qe]

I think the sway bar disconnect would of made a big difference! Thought the front end looked a little stiff, then he said it doesn't come with th sdc made sence why it got stuck.

[@kolbefamilyadventures6506]

Drummond Island is heaven on earth.

[@jeffmusacchio6570]

That Everglades Bronco looks like the perfect off road vehicle. Nice...

[@simplybeanjelly]

This is the bronco I think I'd buy. I like the wheels and stock winch+ snorkel. I'd add on the sway bar disconnect after the fact and I think I'd have the top and fenders paint matched and remove the everglades stickers.

[@theresistance1111]

Excellent video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

Definitely want to go to Drummond Island soon!

[@mojaby1988]

Great video

[@katherinefrost5808]

I am sold… looks like my new vehicle for 2023!!!

[@jtrapp9231]

Drummond Island that is some fun off roading there.

[@arielmillanao2441]

Beautiful and functional vehicle

[@freedomisntfree_44]

I love to off-road but stay out of the mud if possible 😝 I hate the clean up after

[@toyyoda3710]

Real off roaders avoid water/mud at almost all cost ... bad for wheel bearings, diffs, chains... whatever

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@toyyoda3710 oh yes 👍🏽 already have replaced both front wheel bearings on my taco

[@Boss-vd8vt]

@@toyyoda3710 and rock climbing over big ass boulders don't break anything !😂

[@toyyoda3710]

@@Boss-vd8vt I didnt say it doesn't... in fact thats where i usually put most of my money... i used to say expect to pay at least 100 bucks per adventure and since i used to off road everyday on a shoestring buget i learned to stay away from mud puddles ... meanwhile 4X4 dorks would drive to a spot to find a mud puddle to dirty their trucks with and then parade around town. you could always tell those trucks. lifted a little too high and had zero scratches or off roading dents. even mild off roaders have "Arizona pinstriping"

[@devaultts3948]

Drummond Island Mi, probably the best off-roading Michigan gas to offer.

[@CrankyBuddha]

I assume its maybe some audio lag with the radio spliced in with the video, and that the guy spotting the rock crawl section isn't actually completely dyslexic with driver/passenger lol

[@ajmedeiros77]

Now that’s a course! Hats off to ford

[@chir0pter]

16:33 looks like Ford gave another unique headlight signature, either that or all the mud is tinting them yellow 😄

[@2pi628]

Great job Tommy! And nice seat cover..(Ha Ha!!...did I just say that?) Yes, and meant every word of it!👍

[@ripfletching]

Love this video

[@speed47777]

The everglades is probably the best out of the factory model for offroad just for the snorkel and winch. I figure those two things will get you out of real bad spots on the trail. You could add those things to any jeep or truck but it seems nice there included. Great review from you guys keep up the good work

[@J_Madison]

The snorkel is pointless in the context of water fording. There are control modules located right at waterline as is on the standard Bronco. The cabin also starts filling with water once you go hit about 27" of water depth. Its more cosmetic than anything, but its an excellent looking trim. The snorkel would be helpful in dusty environments though as it affords cleaner air to the engine. The winch is nice but you can get that on any model.

[@Clockwork0nions]

@@J_Madison according to Tommy on the podcast all of those were moved/re-engineered so the Everglades can have a 36 inch fording depth.

[@J_Madison]

@@Clockwork0nions That's interesting to hear. I've had the Bronco interior stripped bare (seats, flooring etc) and it would take a tremendous amount of work to do that, so hats off to them. Water already swamps the interior of the Sasquatch package near max depth of ~33". Doorway entry is 27" up from the ground, so you get a lot of water intrusion if your door seals aren't clean.

[@quilenblackwell4820]

The winch is a great feature

[@r.j.bedore9884]

Great video, and a beautiful trail! I know you guys film these ahead of time, but if you're still in Michigan you should check out the National Cherry Festival next week.

[@off-roadingcars]

Great review Tommy. You guys are the best in the industry. Tommy, you almost went through the whole videos without mentioning Wrangler being narrower, lol

[@BazDees]

Hey Tommy! Great to see you’re in Michigan. Drummond? Well you can’t leave without checking out Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Hope to see you on the trails. Enjoy Pure Michigan!

[@the_jarmel]

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY TFL FAM...

[@thomasrossi31]

I’m all in - if it could be purchased at MSRP. Love the tan color.

[@Bacnow]

It can be purchased at msrp (along with all Broncos except Raptor) if you order through website and select a dealership in your area that committed to NOT adding ADMs! There are many, many dealerships that have been recommended and have been vetted through actual purchases made by the Bronco6G community members and their testimonials! My dealership (Kearney Mesa Ford) provided that promise in writing!

[@scottyellis3442]

Really enjoyed the video & a great job to everyone. I could've lived without that music but that's just me.

[@MileHighScharfenberg]

Awesome!!!

[@tomwells8049]

I was up in Drummond Island last week on vacation with my family and our Jeep JK Rubicon Recon, and we ran into the Ford Engineers at Pins Bar & Grill! Got to talk with a few engineers about the media shoots with the Everglades, and about the cool Eeyore & Piglet support rig and cut-off Bronco trailer! I recognized Marble Head North & South trail in the video, and we saw the Bronco tents when we were going down the trail on Wednesday-ish. It also looked like you guys went down parts of Log Jam and/or Nemesis trail. What other trails did you take? Thanks!

[@auduffer]

I've seen the AEV front camera mount for the Jeeps and it looks like that kind of solution would fit the Everglades

[@mblake0420]

Looks like wv, about time

[@jonleslie]

Drummond island is amazing!

[@r.j.bedore9884]

If they're sticking with the 4 cylinder it would be nice to have the option of the manual transmission, but otherwise it looks pretty good.

[@peetfj]

Completely concur with that. That is the main reason why I am hesitant ordering this model....once Ford opens up orders in August.

[@bigt4135]

And a 2 door

[@charlesharrell3643]

I agree that the wheel flares and plastic bumper may be “easy” to replace but at once expense?

[@wldott]

I find it real funny that they keep coming up with new names and models of the bronco yet people still haven't even received the 2021 first edition orders and no dealer has them in stock.

[@eljoven732]

Also best video yet

[@flyingburrito6579]

I was very impressed until i heard about the engine limitations and no sway bar dissconnect. I would rather get a v6 sasquatch and fit the winch and snorkel myself. I wonder if its possible to get the cooler fenders to fit on the other models? Great vid as always

[@tmorris93]

If the everglades is truly a trim optimized for overlanding, I think 2.3 is definitely the correct choice of power plant for fuel economy, although a diesel obviously would have been better still. Ford diesel doesn't seem to be hugely popular these days though.

[@allanlees299]

If Ford can add the 2.7L engine and the front sway-bar disconnect and sort out the front camera problem (blocked by the winch....) this would be an amazing vehicle. As it is, one has to wonder why on Earth Ford has gone 80% of the distance but balked at the things that would make this a great vehicle.

[@Trillian5]

@10:21 you say the truck was fine after that mud hole, but look at the paint. It's scratched down to the primer on the entire left side doors :D

[@CarnutMM]

Great to see Ford use an actual off road course

[@KTMcaptain]

That’s such a funky lookin desert air intake

[@reenergizeme]

Do you know if the roof rack on this Everglades package will be a factory addon possibly in the future? I am so close to ordering a new bronco, but haven't decided on package or engine yet.

[@shaneolds5920]

I ordered a bronco with the soft top last year lol.. but I'm sure by the time it gets here the price will be triple or some nonsense the way these dealerships are.. would love to have an everglades but I'm sure it's gonna be as much as a nice house in Kansas

[@Holden-McGroin]

Woman: 2 pedal driving is key when rock crawling. Me with a manual: LMFAO!

[@RCRitterFPV]

I do like the squared off fender a lot, maybe they should be bolted like the Raptor...

[@landscapingspecialist]

I actually like this better than the raptor for what I’d be using it to do. Id like to see an manual, but I could probably live w the auto on this particular vehicle

[@SketchyCessna24]

Yo I think that’s Drummond island! Kinda cool to recognize an area from a yt vid. Been there a lot, either side-by-siding or jeeping

[@eag8999]

“Are they waterproof past the boot?” That’s why theyre waders and not just boots…………

[@hsjawanda]

Can't be had with the manual transmission? The crawler gear of that manual seems really attractive for serious off-roading. Also wish they'd kept the axle disconnect, but I guess they wanted differentiation from the Sasquatch.

[@rafalst]

I hope the snorkel at least becomes a option for the sasquatch

[@clintmiller88]

Gnarly…. Plastic came off GNARLYYYYYYY

[@roryblake7311]

Trying, right now, 😃to convert my reservation...

[@archietamayo76]

two footing on rock crawl mode? is it really needed, since the computer is doing the assist of brake and gas. im assuming it is the same concept of the jeep offroad plus