10 Features the Ford Bronco has that the Jeep Wrangler Needs

[@blackonefifty]

Iron sharpens iron. Hope the Bronco sells well enough to establish some longevity that way they can do battle with Jeep and the both of them can constantly improve and better their product.

[@johnssmith4005]

Jeep was kicking the can for a very very long time , now that the Bronco is here they will finally have to step up their game

[@apolonioman5479]

@@johnssmith4005 Amen! Jeep has been too comfortable for too long

[@marcjohnson8488]

I agree but long as Ford doesn't repeat the same mistake they did back in 1978 with the Bronco. It's interesting in 1966 the Bronco was developed to challenge the Jeep CJ. In 1978 the Bronco was redesigned to challenge the Chevrolet Blazer. By 1995-96 Ford didn't know what to do with the Bronco so they discontinued it.

[@GunNut37086]

I agree, competition breeds innovation and innovation is what will make both companies better.

[@justellenie4642]

I am not a fan of this is the best

[@brunnie]

I was talking to a Bronco design engineer and he told me that Ford brought a bunch of Jeep people in and asked them what they didn't like about their Jeeps, and much of what you just pointed out came from that session. Thanks for your perspective and Iook forward to more Bronco reviews/videos from you and Regena. Until next time... Merry Christmas and Travel Safe.

[@Malc664]

That's fly on the wall stuff. Thanks for that!

[@GunNut37086]

If Jeep had been smart enough to do that instead of resting on their laurels, they'd lose fewer customers.

[@LWRC]

Read my comment above - major safety design flaw by Ford!!!

[@Steve-yr5vi]

@@LWRC The best way to be safe is; drive with sense.

[@LWRC]

@@Steve-yr5vi You have no clue what I'm referring to do you Steve?!!!

[@winchesandwhiskey2025]

The more I see and read about the Bronco, the more I am so impressed with it. Thanks, Brad, for keeping us in the know on it! Bravo Zulu, Goat!

[@AbiWallace]

You can turn on the rear lockers in 4H, in the Rubicon with Off Road + you just have to turn off the electronic stability control.

[@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815]

Exactly what I was looking for sm1 to say lol ..... he ain't no jeep God

[@Casey250]

Im sticking with the Jeep camp but Bronco sure came out with some great ideas that Jeep needs to catch up on!

[@KonaFocus]

Protip, you can select a rear tire view while in reverse as well. In case you need a better view to avoid a rock while backing down a rock pile.

[@incog74]

Hey Brad! Like you, I've got both (Jeep and Bronco) and it looks like we have almost the exact same build of the latter. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Bronco's cowl mounted mirrors. To me that was a "lux" touch for wheeling convenience -- putting those mirrors on the Jeep when I take the doors off is a pain, especially when everyone is airing down/disconnecting at the trailhead and I'm trying to get my rig tweaked for the day. With the Bronco, the mirrors are ALWAYS on! The other very nice enhancement from Ford is the soft top. I've got a soft and hard top for my TJ and have owned a JK with a soft top. I've got to say, I know Ford is having a lot of woes with their hard top but the soft top is GREAT! Very easy to quickly pull down when you want a true open air experience and easy to remove completely from the vehicle if you'd really like to. And there are NO zippers. Much less finicky than Jeep's stock soft top. I'd also rate the interior on the Bronco to be a fairly significant "step up" from the Wrangler. That said... like you, I still love my old hopped up TJ and it's still my go-to for serious wheeling. However, I'm looking forward to getting the Bronco up on 37s and seeing what it can do down the road. I think the jury is out on IFS but I'm really not expecting a truly maxed Bronco build to be able to keep up with an equally maxed Wrangler. There's no replacement for dis-- I mean, articulation. Looking forward to more of these, Brad! Keep up the great work, and I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas.

[@markkincart4716]

Frameless Windows are super loud on the Hwy. Especially with strong crosswinds. They get sucked off the seal and let in all the wind .I canceled my Bronco and ordered a Gladiator Rubicon. Plus the motors are very complex in the Bronco. I've never seen so many hoses and wires. I love the Utility of the Jeep. PS this is my first Jeep and I had a 68 Bronco so it was a hard choice, but I think I did the right thing. Utility of the Jeep low tech is a big win in my book.

[@rmkilc]

On my F-150, I use the rear locker in two-wheel drive the most. Having an OEM locker that only works in four low seems way too restrictive.

[@Steve-yr5vi]

True that, I started using the rear locker more often instead of switching it into 4x4, it's surprising how well it works. When I first got it I was disappointed as my last F150 had an LSD, which always worked. I did a little research and LSD's fell out of favor because they one create more drag and thus impact fuel efficiency and #2, they are clutch based and so eventually wear out and the only way to identify that is take them apart.

[@Alyosha00]

I am so glad that you purchased a Bronco to do a serious comparison of serious off-roader vehicles, instead of just chasing more traffic on your channel. I would have unsubscribed if you had purchased a Land Rover Defender :-)

[@andrewmarkus454]

5 more days! Thanks for the great content on the new Bronco!

[@littlefinkle7757]

We absolutely love our Bronco! It is much more friendly than our Jeep was for us.

[@angelogiannikos6657]

I'm a Jeep wrangler guy and love my Jeep ..before I bought my Wrangler I had a 77 Ford bronco with SFA...loved my old bronco ( sold it for $15 thousand dollars) ..its big and wide going through bush trails compared to my freinds 4x4s that have IFS and its compact compare to my old bronco...and many times going through bush trails they have to replace the CV boots and that's one reason I won't owne a 4x4 vehicle with IFS and with my Jeep wrangler that has SFA like my old bronco and the Jeep more compact which means I could go through trails that have tight turns ..have no issues with my Jeep wrangler. Y did Ford went with electronic parking brake ? There's times when rock crawling or extreme off roading...parking brake comes in handy...and with the Jeep kept the mechanical or manual braking great idea..while the new Broncos have electric parking brake. With manual hand brake u could adjust how much and how slowly to release. Any other electrical that Broncos have like the GOAT mode knob switch...how long does the electricals last for ..while the Jeep has the good ol fashion manual shift ..( like my old bronco ) reliable. Could go on ...but bottom line I'm glad that the Jeep has a competitor to keep the Jeep wrangler their toes Great video and info

[@yeabuddy6070]

Stripped wrangler with front and rear lockers on stock 35s. No fancy electronics either. Plus manual windows and manual trans under 25k please👌

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Im a 2-door manual Bronco owner and I can’t wait to do some adventures…as soon as it stops raining 🌧

[@Sheerahboom87]

Love all the things you are sharing .We are learning a lot from your reviews always helpful to our community.

[@JeepLanders-mq1xc]

You say you were never a Jeep purist or Loyalist? You made your channel of viewers who are.

[@Eveloffroad]

I feel the Bronco and Jeep are in different classes. Similar but different. The Bronco is more Tacoma/ 4Runner (ifs) with off roading capability while the Jeep is still the best choice should you want to do hardcore off road and flexing.

[@EasyDoesIt18]

For your uncomfortable Jeep, check out Seat Jackers. They are simple but make a huge difference!

[@Strizzle81]

Great points...after spending 2 yrs in a Jeep JLU, I agree 100% that the Jeep seats are uncomfortable and sit too flat and high. With the seat on the lowest setting, my head was touching the roll bar and my back hated long drives in the flatter seat. The rear seats also need revision with the awkward unremovable headrests and upright back angle. They need to offer the ability to lean back.

[@mierdevries9643]

Don't know if you knew Brad but the ZR2 from the start could turn the rear locker on in 2H or 4H. Just had to turn on Off-Road Mode to keep it locked at high speed

[@chadmccance142]

I agree somewhat, I think the best thing about the removable fenders is going to be how easy they are to replace, after you tear them up lol

[@35jdub]

I think that MOPAR is going to have to seriously find a way to compete with Ford on how much capability you can get at a more affordable price. Biggest reason I went through with my Bronco reservation instead of a Jeep is because I can put the Squatch package on ANY trim/series of the Bronco. You have to spend significantly more money on a Jeep in order to get the same level of off-road capability.

[@amitp974]

I was contemplating between the 4Runner, Jeep and Bronco because I love all of them. Ended up ordering the Jeep Rubicon because the top comes off and the Bronco felt a bit big.

[@amitp974]

@KFC Man thank you! :)

[@eto2352]

Wow, great video! You covered many features EVERYONE else missed. Your perspective as a true offroader really gave me a real appreciation of the thought that went into the Bronco!

[@jeffdunehew]

great list but I don't see how the removable fenders is a plus. If you're going to be on a nasty trail, wouldn't you rather have them on to protect the paint? I get it for super tight trails, but it looks like those wheels stick out as far as the fenders.

[@jakobwest4811]

Wow those quick release fenders are sick, I had no idea it had those. This was a great list and I really hope FCA takes some notes!

[@vanillagorilla911]

Jeep has been resting on it's laurels for many years, and has taken the attitude of "screw you, don't buy it if you don't like it!" for decades. They needed the competition, and I hope the Bronco knocks Jeep down a peg or two -currently on my 3rd jeep in 16 years

[@gkolb92]

The pillar mounted mirrors and NOT on the doors, don't think that was mentioned. One of the top things better than the Wrangler. Thanks for the video!!

[@Moab12]

For crawling, better to have no mirrors with doors off.

[@nickatnyte7409]

i'm glad ford released the bronco to compete with the wrangler, because frankly $60k for a rubicon, it doesn't come with as many features as it should. competition is king, and now i think jeep will have to upgrade and add more features that we should have been getting before. i'm excited to see what jeep will give us later down the road.

[@brooktech7869]

Broncos are running 98k around Georgia. Rubicons are 75k. Dealers are tripping. No one is getting anything msrp.

[@Mattfromfla]

My number 1 thing would be the Sway Bar Disconnect. The ability to disconnect while on an obstacle is phenomenal vs having to back out, if you can, and disconnect.

[@jeffforbes70]

really. i think that is the most over hyped . every time they show it off the thing is still on 3 wheels you could have just keep on driving.some jeep oweners are still using manual disconnect . for 3000 dollars i will pull two pins and put them back when i get back on the highway.

[@Mattfromfla]

@@jeffforbes70 you must be confused with what a sway bar does. The bronco being on 3 wheels after disconnect has nothing to do with the sway bar but the articulation. If I get into a situation where I need more articulation it would be nice to be able to hit a button. I am not sure how you think manually disconnecting a sway bar can be done on an obstacle. If you are referring to starting out with sway bar disconnected then that has nothing to do with my comment. There are some trails that have sections that are more easily done with sway bar connected and other sections with it disconnected. In these instances it would be nice to be able to disconnect the sway bar on the fly.

[@jeffforbes70]

@@Mattfromfla disconnecting the sway bar has every thing to do with articulation.

[@joegeist3600]

I love my 6-spd manual JLU but some of the features on the Bronco would be nice for Jeep to integrate. 1. Lockers and aux switches up top is a great call 2. 35’s from factory-take my money 3. Hi fender flares on all models w/35’s. 4. Better seats-yes please. I like my heated cloth seats but hate feeling beat up after a long drive. 5. Love the IDEA and practicality of the frameless windowed doors but not sure if they’ll hold up. My German cars have had them for years-no issues-but I’m not off reading in them either. Great review.

[@arsxs04]

1. No my Raptor has Aux on top and I hate it.

[@P4SDetails]

The one thing that I really would love on my JL is either the hero switch panel or all the driving modes that the Bronco has.

[@tdel8613]

Not to mention, all the ford panels are independent can be replaced which is great if for trail damage.

[@Brownie0027]

Love the bronco content. I have one on the way. Would really like to see you take it on some long trips.

[@sauce729]

You can turn on the rear locker in 4wd high on the Jeep Wrangler. You have to enable off road + mode and then disable electronic stability control by holding the tracking control button for 5 seconds. Then you can enable the rear locker. Front and rear are only able to be locked in 4wd low.

[@christ2054]

I think if you’re planning on keeping the vehicle for a while and do some real off roading the jeep is the answer. For comfort the bronco .

[@jhr2112]

The only problem is, it's a Ford and you know that independent suspension is going to fail on you at some point. Sure it rides smooth until it leaves you stranded in the desert. I'm surprised Ford brought that thing back after the previous bronco disaster. On a recent trip to Colorado, I pulled a new bronco out of some deep ruts with my Jeep 4xe. Sorry, staying away from fix or repair daily.

[@408Satellite]

Brad your channel is awesome, I've been watching for years. I agree on your seat comment. I had a 2008 Unlimited Rubicon, the seats were not that comfortable. I now have a 2021 Durango took delivery a year ago, the seats are so comfortable! There's a lot I miss about my Jeeps (had a 99 XJ before the JK) but the space, overall comfort and 5.7 Hemi in the Durango is better.

[@timkiely3240]

Brad first off I just want to say Merry Christmas to and Regina, your family and your whole crew of traveling companions. I also want to thank us for your videos and a fair look at the Bronco. Can’t wait to see your next video!

[@wildhorses4x4]

This is great for the off roading community. Great info as always

[@milspec_tube]

I don't know if I would say Jeep is competing with the Bronco, I think it's the other way around. Ford basically stood on the shoulders of Jeep Wrangler innovation. Everything Ford has done this late in the game is based off of years of Wrangler owner feedback. However, the changes for future Wrangler models would definitely be an improvement and something to look into.

[@daved6464]

Great review the Bronco is on my list once prices settle down.

[@duckninja9349]

I think the Competition is for the Mall Crawler set and it should be pretty interesting. However, for anyone who plays outdoors I kinda think the suspension design locks in who the platform is for. IFS is going to be the more comfortable option for Overlanding Types and the laws of physics are always going to make straight axles supreme for wheeling. If you do both, all I know is I would want a straight axle for any trail I need to be in low for long periods with some hairy bits. From a corporate perspective, I feel like Ford does have the advantage of serving foreign markets with the Everest, Ranger, etc. I think some of their features come from competing against Landcruisers and Nissan in more austere country markets.

[@DallasCajun]

Bought a 4xe in June, order’s going in on a Wildtrak tomorrow. It’s not that I dislike the Jeep, but the Bronco is just better in so many ways. Most of the reasons listed here are exactly why I’m making the change. Esp the frameless doors and mirrors on the A-Pillar. It’ll be a little bit of a wait, but I’m highly optimistic it’ll be a good choice.

[@MrRjezonie]

The Tazer JL addresses the issues with lockers. You can turn rear or rear and front with a push of a button in 2nd or 4hi, or 4auto if you have a 392 like I do! Does the same for sway bar in 2wd or 4auto. Also, just like the Bronco, there is now Turn Assist! I have it programmed to come on/off with a shortcut on my wheel and can do tighter turns with my 392 JL on 37s than my buddies Bronco on 35s! You can also do 2wd mode in a 392…so much fun!

[@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE]

I've owned a 12 unlimited Sahara, sold it bought a 15 Unlimited Rubicon... sold the Rubicon and bought a 4 door Bronco Outerbanks and the Bronco on the road and highway drives like a Cadillac compared to a Wrangler. I can tell you though I don't like how the water from the soft top roof beads right down over the driver door entrance when you are trying to get in and out. You get all wet it sucks. Plus in the cold winter the power window can get frozen which makes opening the door troublesome because the door windows do not have a frame they insert into the roof pillar. I wish they figured out how to do a true flat fold on the back seats too.

[@WaterDR-tw8re]

If you were to drive a new Wrangler you will see it drives a lot nicer than a 2015.

[@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE]

@@WaterDR-tw8re what did they change to make a JL drive nicer than a JK?

[@SanctumOfDreams]

@@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE The 8 speed transmission was a huge improvement. The fit and finish is a little neater in the JL making them quieter

[@antonioaa8097]

Bronco took a page from Land Rover and Jeep as most of the features have been on Land Rovers and jeeps for many years. I have owned a few Land Rovers in the past and those features are mainly standard. Right now I own a Wrangler Rubicon JL and love it.

[@jesusjuice7592]

Best channel on youtube. You always give great advice.

[@fiesty161]

The price tag is the biggest negative about the Bronco.

[@IMGONEIN60]

Starts at $28K????

[@JM1701ABCD]

No different than the current price tags on Wranglers.

[@IMGONEIN60]

@@JM1701ABCD Except with the base bronco you still get power windows and air conditioning with a jeep you don’t👍🏽👍🏽

[@richardfitzgerald1235]

Nice. Again, thanks for all the great videos !!!

[@dancrooks3740]

Nice to see you in one - Love my Badlands.

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

I've never owned a Ford not sure if I ever will, my first jeep was a 4xe and I love it !!!

[@RickStefani]

Great points but I really disagree on the locker button. The buttons require you to look at it. The lockers on the wrangler are textile. Put your hand on tje transfer case and the locker toggle is really easy to hit without even thinking about it. Also with a taser you can lock them in 2wd and 4wheel high.

[@dominica2765]

Congratulations on the new rig got quite the collection be blessed

[@drewengles4477]

Merry Christmas Brad and family! Thank you for all your wonderful videos and your enthusiasm for the overland and Jeep community is infectious :)

[@alicia12165]

I love what the bronco brings to the table and hopefully it will push Jeep to be better. Jeep really hasn’t had any completion for years. One of the things Jeep has over the bronco is that it is available.

[@Ridesaway24]

Been watching for a while and like your car reviews from the point of view of off-roading. A jack of all trades such as the Bronco will need to have compromises and many "tubers" hit Jeep Wrangler in the fact that they lean-to off-road enthusiast too much in the comfort and tech category, or lack thereof. I agree that the override on the OEM lights is a neat little deal and lockers across all line ups and better tires is the place to compare OEM Bronco and Wrangler. (Dodge has made high performance, low frills such as SRT CORE and SCAT PACK models.) But I would like to disagree with your suggestions to Jeep on a few things. Frameless windows, seats organizations on the seats, comfort of seats, and button location may be debated. IFS is more comfortable, and Toyota has been doing a great many things in that arena and I would think this debate will continue as it has with Toyota / Jeep and Bronco will join the newer Colorado, Ranger to stand against the long established TRD packages. But the Wrangler and Gladiator with solid axles and a manual transmission is awesome (and maybe a young person's sport, but still awesome). All in all, Bronco brings a long overdue level of competition to the off-road world but reading/wathcing many of these reviews and attending events my opinion is that the Bronco is not as direct of a competitor to the Wrangler as people want it to be, and there are few Broncos on road and less in the woods. Until the average Joe gets these things dirty and they are put through the paces for years a true comparison cannot be made. I rarely inject an opposing opinion, this is your channel and your opinion, but so many "tubers" are now doing car reviews and injecting what they want to change that maybe manufacturers will listen more to the outspoken bloggers (some of which are paid) and lose sight of the customer base who just enjoy the products for their intended purpose. Bau as always, long time listener / first time caller and keep up the awesome channel and take these comments as nothing more than a point of view. Happy Holidays and have a great New year.

[@edwardclement102]

Both Wrangler and Bronco Offroad monsters but not at towing, sadly Chevy are not building a Blazer focused on towing, storage, and decent offroading, like the S10 Blazer.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

Thanks for the insight Brad! I was debating on upgrading from my JK to a diesel JL Rubicon or a Badlands Bronco with the Sas. package, this helps a bit more. Merry Christmas my brother in arms!

[@earlbissonette7773]

I had hoped that you would have pointed out the body mounted mirrors on the Ford Bronco. Jeep Wrangler has door mounted mirrors and when the doors are removed you have no mirrors.

[@David-yy7lb]

One feature that the jeep already has is a solid front axle and not silly IFS junk

[@towjam1]

The window frames, for me, makes it easier to remove and replace the doors. What is it like to R/R frameless? (I can't afford half doors).

[@scottripley8535]

I loved this video. My wife is a Jeep owner. One feature I disagree with is the frameless windows. Although the idea is great, when I remove the doors for my wife the window frame is where I put my shoulder for carrying the doors into the garage. I'm not sure how your carry the doors with no window frame to use.

[@SpoiledMilk11]

@@Master-Blaster-4x4 yes you can

[@SpoiledMilk11]

It’s either, more than 1 way to skin a cat? You just grabs it from the bottom where there’s a handle and reach over the door, pretty easy and lighter. There I also door carrying bags to help with the process and protect when not in use

[@matrix777able]

Although I agree with some of the features you mentioned however, wranglers are already way overpriced personally I’d love to see a stripped down cheaper rubicon and truck versions . Anyway just my thoughts Mary Christmas

[@billm5291]

Over priced for sure. Add a few things and a wrangler will be knocking on 100,000 dollars.

[@jeffforbes70]

@@billm5291 bronco is only better on the lower trims for price.

[@anthonygallo3576]

Wranglers are way over priced now, 45k for a stripped down sport. A bronco with an 8k sasquach package comes in at 55k . Def more bang for the buck

[@billm5291]

@@jeffforbes70 in my area I've seen the jeep pickup with over 20,000 miles going for over 50 grand

[@jamesa5398]

Is that the point of a Willys?

[@zeemz0554]

The roll down all windows at once is called the Fart feature.

[@thetrailoutthere]

I know exactly which road you hit that silt on in Death valley. So bad it sends it straight into the air and it crates a sense of dust blindness similar to that of an IED blast and the tracks are so deep it self steers your vehicle even with 37 inch tires. As always, great content Sir!

[@BoganTW]

I do not agree the interior of the Bronco is better than the Jeep. I seriously considered trading in my 2020 JLUR for a Bronco. Reviewing the interior the Jeep's plastic is thicker, has a better finish, and is more durable. On the Bronco it's thin. The part I'm talking about is where the shifters are at. I could not get over the cheap look. I told the sales manager, I could not justify the price over that and the wider stance for tight trails. I live on the east coast and those (2) factors kept me from getting one. Even though, I wanted the lane assist more than anything...S/F Doc excellent review.

[@darksideemt]

Being new to owning Jeeps I will agree with all you pointed out in your video, especially the button location for the auxiliary switches and your traction/locker switches. Those would be my personal priorities for Jeep to change more than any of the other stuff you mentioned.

[@guygolan6812]

You nailed it! Have a great new year.

[@peaceonearth8693]

Deep Thoughts: Put the assist handle onto the end of the dashboard. Or, how to get a super annoying squeaky dash board sooner or later. (Because pulling on it all the time is bound to mess it up.) People pull on these when they get in the truck.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Great job, Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Nice review. If I don’t see my Bronco this year I will be looking for a Wrangler.

[@xd_gangster693]

1 feature the bronco needs that the jeep has is a solid front axle. then maybe jeep will have a serious threat

[@NB-yn7dv]

Agreed. 99% of the market was already ifs. The ifs loving people already had PLENTY of choices.

[@gemfaceter]

I have driven both and they both have there good and bad features. I bought a 2022 Gladiator Rubicon because it fit my needs better but they both are good vehicles.

[@SakimikeRenehan]

Brad - I see your point about the frame less doors, but I have had a cars with no door frames and it seems they tend to leak more than framed doors. My 71' El Camino was framed and it didn't leak like my 73' Ranchero. ----Jeep rules. 😎

[@SpoiledMilk11]

Did you just compare 2021 technology to 70s? Also how’s the jeeps leaking top?

[@michaelkostic233]

The seats in my jeep get so uncomfortable after a few hours of nonstop driving, even when it is still on the pavement, plus the front of the seat makes my legs a bit numb by the end of the day, I wish jeep would put more thought in their seats. I'm nearly 50, but the younger jeep runners would probably be just as happy to see improvement. FYI Brad you really are making the Bronco sound like a wish list for jeep owners, looking forward to more reviews on it.

[@duoglide69]

It would be amazing if Jeep would retro programmed the JL’s for “Off Road + “. Being able to disengage the sway bar in 2wd and without stopping would also be a bright idea 💡 Shouldn’t be to difficult considering the taser programming features. Locker controls seem fine considering they barely work and not in 2wd. Auxiliary switches up high. Windows switches on the door. Auto up. Should all be no brainers !!! The rear view mirror location is ridiculously low My twenty year old GMC has more comfortable seats Whaaa

[@jefftenhave8038]

Lol sway bar off after a certain speed would be a liability just as the front locker would be. With all the “Sue Happy” people out there I agree with Jeep. Programming it to do as YOU like with a Tazzer pit that responsibility on you. Putting window switches in the doors makes no sense. More wiring and weight in the doors. Just another extra to fail. High up switches with lights at night is annoying. But Ford already copied enough stuff off Jeep so they had to dream up ways to make it seem different.

[@mp9350]

Completely agree on the frameless doors. Its like getting full and half doors at once. With Jeep you have to swap doors and its expensive and annoying.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Great stuff Brad. Lifetime ford guy, but have always liked the Jeeps because I have a house in Colorado and renting a jeep has taken me to some amazing places (Imogene, etc.) Happy to see that Ford has a competitive product and I'm keeping my eye on them waiting for the initial bugs to be corrected (if any) and the pandemic pricing to settle down.

[@ala8649]

I hope jeep see’s this because this is absolutely a home run

[@gwaddles]

Amazing how much of the way 4WD technology was implemented in The Hummer H3 Adventure made its way into the Bronco.

[@chrisbrannan3784]

Those fenders are awesome. Was actually talking to my group over the summer that I wish there was some kind of removable fender for the wranglers, had no idea ford was doing this. Hopefully the after market will bring this as an option. Also really like the door design. I really want half doors on the jk, but don't have room to store doors all the time, and I don't want to run half doors year round as the zipper windows are a bit tacky and would be tough to operate in the winter where im at. Again, Ford for the win.

[@thomaskiger6960]

The problem is that the plastic fender is removable but the metal fender is not and much wider than Jeep. Considering how many Jeeps I have seen rip fender of I can see a lot of Broncos with major damage after trail use.

[@stevebower5307]

Are we going to start seeing the removable fenders get stolen? Seems almost too easy to remove.

[@peteacevedo3411]

Brad Merry Christmas and thanks for posting this information

[@LightningTime777]

Frameless doors are bad when water freezes in your window door seal and you can't open the door since the window would be unable to lower out of the roof. That exact thing happened to my housemate's Mustang with frameless doors and I had to use my ice scraper in the seal area to get it to open...

[@randylenz254]

Yea that was the one comment I disagreed with.

[@Aaron-rj7bv]

No problem here in Florida, there's no ice 🤣

[@LightningTime777]

@@Aaron-rj7bv I guess technically. But what about everyone else who deals with ice? 😆

[@jasoncrisafulli8116]

you mention in this video about liking the push button 4wd system on the bronco but shifting in to 4wd with a lever can be just a flick of the wrist. and generally the non electric is more reliable.

[@dadventuretv2538]

1. 35s from factory- hell yeah. Come on Jeepl 2. Late 2020 and after Gladiators can lock rear diff in 4 Hi using Off Road +. More cumbersome to do tho than Bronco. Jeep needs to make it simpler. I assume Wrangler had this too. 3. Not a fan of frameless windows. They’ll not fit tight over time and with door that come off are very susceptible to breaking or cracking window when door is off. 4. Auto up and Down windows. Im totally with you. One of my Jeep pet peeves too. Come on man, its 2021 and these rigs cost over 50K, some of em 60K 5. Pop off fenders. Smart. Yes please on Jeep. 6. Seats- Jeep’s are OK for me but I prefer a firmer seat. Kinda subjective. 7. Lights control- very cool, I’ll take it. 8. Surround cameras. Definitely helpful. Had them on my LR4. Used the passenger side one a lot when on my own.

[@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE]

would you not put the window DOWN before taking the door off? plus what do you mean when you say over time they wont fit tight... where they fit into is the same manner of slot as a framed window.

[@dadventuretv2538]

@@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE they do that lower and then raise in order for the door to close. My experience has been after a few years they dont seal great and you get wind noise (I had the most annoying high pitched whistle). With a buddy of mine’s car it wouldn’t go up all the way to seal, and took him a year of multiple dealer visits to get it finally fixed. Re taking it off- true, but I can totally see myself forgetting to lower it. Lol

[@andreipretorius92]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Brad!

[@boatsandjeeps780]

The ifs is limiting factor. With a solid axle swap its contender. Lite Brite did a good modified vs modified. Step child vs bronco. I still think jeep did better. If jeep haf the turning/ dig option that b sweet

[@taraaaron1242]

I think the 4xe should be available on all models . Not just the top two. Frame less windows never last. Hay use your off road pluss . It does automatically lock up the rear . I drove through that same area and never felt like I had problems. I was loaded too. .

[@MM-gm2yk]

The Rubicon looker set up Is the reason and $$$ I got a Willys and installed Detroit True Tracks F&B . I do over landing not hard core rock crawling.

[@anthonygallo3576]

Ive been in a jeep since '89 ,top of thr line sahara, out the door for $18k. So im a die hard jeep guy but lets face it , Chrysler can not make a quality product. Im on my 4 th jeep and i keep saying i will never buy anonymous one. But now i have a reason to. I took a broncos for a spin and its a glorified Wrangler, i just may be getting one. Its funny to see u, like me , slowley switching sides. Thanks for a great vid

[@nictank]

Love that you decided to purchase a Bronco as well as having both the JL and JK platforms. Excited to see what you do with this rig and it’ll be nice to see you put it to the test compared to the Wranglers. From an FJ Cruiser owner, really excited to see more about this. Love from New Jersey 🤙

[@TrailRecon]

More to come!

[@RatelLaw]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. Have a merry Christmas.

[@martinshea6967]

While I am a big fan of the old Broncos, I do have to say they were not very reliable from 1997 till 2020. I agree with most of your points but I have a hard time getting excited about this flash in the pan vs old reliable. In the end the competition should make the Jeep better. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@buckhorncortez]

Of course, they weren't reliable. No Broncos were made after 1996...

[@RonStanek]

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅 Brad!

[@ilyafilru]

The lack of auto-up windows is my biggest complaint about the Jeep. My 20 year old Pathfinder has it, why doesn't a brand new vehicle have it.

[@fhgaylor]

Great review. Merry Christmas Master Chief!!!

[@fushion243]

I appreciate your taking the Bronco out and giving a fair review. I do have one question, with IFS being a unique feature of the Bronco, why does everyone immediately compare the Bronco and the Jeep in a rock crawling setting only? Why isn’t there a Baja or trail run type of comparison? Do most Jeep owners focus mainly on rock crawling, or over landing, and trail riding. Just curious.