2026 Ford Bronco Badlands
Advanced Trail Capability • Built From the Factory
2026 Ford Bronco Badlands
The 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands is engineered for drivers who plan to use their Bronco beyond the pavement. Standard advanced 4x4, HOSS 2.0 suspension, Bilstein dampers, steel bash plates, rock rails, 33-inch rugged-terrain tires and washout-capable flooring give Badlands serious trail credentials before a single option is added.
The Trail-Focused Bronco
Badlands focuses less on retro styling or luxury and more on the hardware that matters when the terrain becomes difficult.
The 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands occupies an important position in the Bronco family. It gives serious off-road enthusiasts substantially more hardware than the everyday-oriented trims while preserving more powertrain, body-style and package flexibility than the extreme Bronco Raptor.
Badlands starts with advanced 4x4 with automatic on-demand engagement, HOSS 2.0 off-road suspension, rear Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, full-vehicle steel bash plates, rock rails, 33-inch rugged-terrain tires and high-clearance fender flares.
Buyers can choose a 2-door or 4-door body, a 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission with the 2.3L EcoBoost, or step up to the available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 on a 4-door automatic.
HOSS 2.0Standard Off-Road Suspension
33-Inch R/TStandard Tires
7-Speed ManualStandard with 2.3L
2.7L V6Available on 4-Door
2026 Ford Bronco Badlands Standard Equipment
Badlands includes all standard Bronco Big Bend equipment and adds substantial off-road protection, suspension, seating and terrain-management upgrades.
Mechanical & Chassis
- Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement
- HOSS 2.0 Off-Road Suspension
- Rear Bilstein Position-Sensitive Dampers
- High-Clearance Fender Flares
- Terrain Management System with Expanded G.O.A.T. Modes
Exterior & Trail Protection
- Powder-Coated Steel Front Bumper
- Powder-Coated Steel Rear Bumper
- Full-Vehicle Steel Bash Plates
- Rock Rails
- Carbonized Gray-Painted Grille with White "BRONCO" Lettering
- LED Fog Lamps
- LED Taillamps
- LT285/70R17 Rugged-Terrain Tires Approximately 33 inches in diameter.
- Full-Size Spare Tire with TPMS
- Two Front Tow Hooks
- Two Rear Tow Hooks
- 17-Inch Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum Wheels
Interior Built for the Trail
- Marine Grade Vinyl Seats
- MOLLE Strap System on Driver and Front-Passenger Seatbacks
- Rubberized Washout-Capable Flooring
- Integrated Floor Drain Plugs
- Auxiliary Switches with Pre-Run Accessory Wiring
- Front-Row Passenger-Side Interior Grab Handle
- Front Carpet Floor Mats on 4-Door
Lighting & Technology
- LED Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting
- SYNC 4 with 12-Inch Center Display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Rear View Camera
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Badlands Gets Expanded G.O.A.T. Modes
The Terrain Management System on Badlands is specifically configured for a wider range of off-road environments.
Standard G.O.A.T. Modes
- Normal
- Eco
- Slippery
- Sport
Trail-Focused Modes
- Off-Road
- Rock Crawl
- Baja
These additional modes help distinguish Badlands from Bronco trims designed primarily around everyday driving, appearance or comfort.
2026 Bronco Badlands Engine & Transmission Options
Badlands offers one of the broadest powertrain combinations in the Bronco lineup.
| Engine | Transmission | Body Style | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | 7-Speed Manual | 2-Door or 4-Door | Standard |
| 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | 10-Speed Automatic | 2-Door or 4-Door | Optional |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 10-Speed Automatic | 4-Door Only | Optional |
The 7-speed manual includes Granny Gear, Crank-in-Gear functionality and Hill Descent Control. The available 10-speed automatic includes Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist and Trail One-Pedal Driving.
2-Door or 4-Door Bronco Badlands?
Badlands 2-Door
The 2-door configuration keeps the traditional short-wheelbase Bronco formula and is available with the 2.3L EcoBoost using either the manual or automatic transmission.
- 2.3L EcoBoost
- 7-Speed Manual Available
- 10-Speed Automatic Available
- Standard Hard Top
Badlands 4-Door
The 4-door adds everyday passenger and cargo flexibility and is required if you want the available 2.7L EcoBoost V6.
- 2.3L EcoBoost Available
- 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Available
- 7-Speed Manual with 2.3L
- 10-Speed Automatic Available
2026 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch Package
Badlands already starts with serious off-road equipment. Sasquatch takes that hardware another step.
Sasquatch Adds
- 17-Inch Matte Black Alloy Wheels
- LT315/70R17 Rugged-Terrain Tires
- 35-Inch Tire Diameter
- 4.7 Final Drive Ratio
- Electronic-Locking Front Axle
- Electronic-Locking Rear Axle
- High-Clearance Suspension
Additional Sasquatch Hardware
- Front Stabilizer Disconnect
- Position-Sensitive Bilstein Shock Absorbers
- Available Beadlock-Capable Wheels
- Available Sasquatch Graphics Package
Available Front Stabilizer Disconnect
For 2026, Badlands buyers can obtain the disconnecting front stabilizer-bar feature either through Sasquatch or as a separate available option.
A stabilizer bar helps control body movement during normal driving, but disconnecting it off-road allows greater front suspension articulation. That additional wheel movement can be useful when navigating rocks, washouts and uneven trail surfaces.
On the 2026 Bronco Badlands, Front Stabilizer Disconnect is included with the Sasquatch Package and is also listed as an available stand-alone option.
Available HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers
Badlands doesn't have to stop at its standard HOSS 2.0 suspension.
Standard
Badlands includes HOSS 2.0 with rear Bilstein position-sensitive dampers.
Available Upgrade
Ford offers HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers when the Sasquatch Package is selected.
HOSS 3.0 is also included in the available Wildtrak Package.
Available Wildtrak Package
One of the most interesting 2026 Badlands configurations is the available Wildtrak Package. Instead of being a separate Bronco trim, this package combines several major performance upgrades into a Badlands configuration.
Wildtrak Powertrain
- 2.7L EcoBoost V6
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 4-Door Configuration
Wildtrak Off-Road Equipment
- Sasquatch Package
- HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers
- Black Appearance Package
Badlands Mid & Lux Packages
Off-road capability doesn't mean Badlands has to be stripped of everyday comfort or advanced technology.
Mid Package
- Intelligent Access with Lock/Unlock
- Ambient Footwell Lighting
- Connected Navigation
- Dual Smart-Charging USB Ports
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Illuminated Driver and Passenger Vanity Mirrors
- Pro Power Onboard – 400W
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Remote Start Automatic transmission only.
- BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane-Keeping System
Lux Package
Lux builds on the Mid Package and adds:
- 360-Degree Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- 12 Speakers
- Subwoofer
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Front Parking Sensors
- Sideview Mirrors with LED Approach Lamps
Available Black Appearance Package
Black Appearance Equipment
- Black Molded-in-Color Door Handles
- Black-Painted Molded-in-Color Grille
- White "BRONCO" Grille Lettering
- Black Sideview Mirror Caps
- Black Appearance Graphics Package
- Shadow Black-Painted Hard Top on 2-Door
With Sasquatch
When paired with Sasquatch, Black Appearance includes 17-inch Black High Gloss-Painted Aluminum beadlock-capable wheels with a Black beauty ring and high-clearance fender flares.
The Black Appearance Package is also included with the Wildtrak Package.
2026 Bronco Badlands Optional Equipment
Performance & Exterior Options
- Sasquatch Package
- Front Stabilizer Disconnect
- HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers
- Wildtrak Package
- Black Appearance Package
- 17-Inch Black High Gloss-Painted Aluminum Beadlock-Capable Wheels with Warm Alloy Beauty Ring
- Raptor-Style Running Board Replaces standard rock rails.
- Ford Performance Heavy-Duty Modular Front Bumper Deletes LED fog lamps.
Interior & Technology Options
- Mid Package
- Lux Package
- B&O 12-Speaker Sound System with Subwoofer Available with Lux Package.
- Leather-Trimmed/Vinyl Seats – Black Onyx On 4-Door, adds 10-way power driver seat, 8-way front-passenger seat and second-row armrest with beverage holders. Carpet flooring replaces standard rubberized flooring.
- Ford Connectivity Package – One-Time 7-Year Purchase
- SiriusXM with 360L – 3-Year Plan
- Keyless Entry Keypad 4-Door only.
Bronco Badlands Roof Options
Available Hard Tops
- Carbonized Gray Molded-in-Color Hard Top Standard on 2-Door and optional on 4-Door.
- Painted Hard Top – 2-Door
- Shadow Black-Painted Hard Top – 2-Door
- Painted Hard Top – 4-Door
- Shadow Black-Painted Hard Top – 4-Door
- Hard Top Sound-Deadening Headliner
Open-Air Options
- Dual Tops – Soft Top Add-In 4-Door only and requires an available hard top.
- Mesh Shade Bimini Top
- Full Retractable Twill Soft Top
- Front-Row Retractable Twill Soft Top
- Soft Canvas Bimini Top
Available Extra-Cost Badlands Paint Colors
Avalanche GrayAvailable
Velocity BlueMetallic
Ruby RedMetallic Tinted Clearcoat
Marsh GrayAvailable
Desert SandAvailable
Ford Pre-Installed Badlands Accessories
Protection & Utility
- Brush Guard Requires Ford Performance Heavy-Duty Modular Front Bumper. On 4-Door, not available with 2.7L V6.
- Cargo Area Protector On 4-Door, not available with 2.7L V6.
- Front and Rear Floor Liners with Carpet Mats
- Front and Rear Floor Liners without Carpet Mats
- Ford Integrated Tether System Accessory Package
- Upgraded Carpet Floor Mats Requires available leather-trimmed/vinyl seats.
Exterior & Cargo
- Paint Protection Film
- Black Roof Rails with Crossbars
- Door Storage Bags Requires 4-Door and black cloth soft top.
- Front-Row Top Panel and Door Storage Bags
- Matte Film Protection Package – Body 4-Door only.
- Sasquatch Graphics Package
Dealer-Installed Bronco Badlands Accessories
Wheels & Spare Tire Equipment
- 17-Inch Magnetic Gray Mid-Gloss-Painted Alloy Wheels with Machined Flange Requires Sasquatch Package.
- 33-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Abstract Bronco
- 33-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Bronco 66
- 33-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Ford TG Stamping
- 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Abstract Bronco
- 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Bronco 66
- 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Ford TG Stamping
- 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Sasquatch 1
- 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Sasquatch 2
Adventure Accessories
- Body Armor – Protective Moldings
- Cargo Area Rug
- Second-Row Roof Panel Storage Bag
- 2-Door Modular Roof Porthole Panel Storage Bag
- Mesh Shade Bimini Top
- Full Retractable Twill Soft Top
- Front-Row Retractable Twill Soft Top
- Soft Canvas Bimini Top
- Trailer Tow Package
- 2-Door Tube Doors
- 4-Door Tube Doors
- Wheel Lock Kit
- Windshield Sunscreen
Who Should Buy a 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands?
Badlands makes the most sense for buyers who expect off-road capability to be more than an appearance feature.
Instead of requiring an extensive package just to obtain the basics, Badlands starts with advanced 4x4, steel protection, rock rails, HOSS 2.0 suspension, Bilstein dampers, 33-inch rugged-terrain tires and washout flooring.
It also offers unusual flexibility. You can build a relatively simple 2-door Badlands with a manual transmission, a more comfortable 4-door with Mid or Lux equipment, or a highly capable V6 Sasquatch model with HOSS 3.0.
For many enthusiasts, that makes Badlands the sweet spot between the mainstream Bronco trims and the much more specialized Raptor.
2026 Bronco Badlands vs. Heritage Edition
Both are highly capable Broncos, but they reach that capability from very different directions.
| Feature | Badlands | Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Advanced Trail Capability | Retro Styling + Capability |
| Body Styles | 2-Door or 4-Door | 4-Door |
| Standard Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost | 2.3L EcoBoost |
| Available 2.7L V6 | Yes – 4-Door | Yes |
| Manual Transmission | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Tires | 33-Inch Rugged-Terrain | 35-Inch Rugged-Terrain |
| Sasquatch | Available | Standard |
| HOSS 2.0 | Standard | — |
| HOSS 3.0 Available | Yes | No |
| Washout Flooring | Standard | No |
| Plaid Seats | No | Standard |
Choose Bronco Heritage Edition if classic Bronco styling and standard Sasquatch equipment are the priority. Choose Badlands if you want greater suspension, body-style and off-road configuration flexibility.
2026 Ford Bronco Badlands FAQs
What engine comes in the 2026 Bronco Badlands?
The standard engine is the 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder. A 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is available on the 4-door Badlands.
Can you get a manual Bronco Badlands?
Yes. The 7-speed manual transmission is standard with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine and can be ordered on both 2-door and 4-door Badlands models.
Can you get a V6 Bronco Badlands?
Yes. The available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is offered on the 4-door Badlands and uses the 10-speed automatic transmission.
What size tires come standard on the Bronco Badlands?
Badlands comes standard with LT285/70R17 rugged-terrain tires, approximately 33 inches in diameter.
Does the Bronco Badlands have Sasquatch?
Sasquatch is available on the 2026 Badlands. It adds 35-inch rugged-terrain tires, a 4.7 final drive ratio, electronic-locking front and rear axles, high-clearance suspension and Front Stabilizer Disconnect.
Does the 2026 Bronco Badlands have a disconnecting stabilizer bar?
Front Stabilizer Disconnect is available on the 2026 Badlands and is included when the Sasquatch Package is selected.
What suspension does the Bronco Badlands have?
Badlands comes standard with HOSS 2.0 off-road suspension and rear Bilstein position-sensitive dampers. HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers is available with Sasquatch.
What is the 2026 Bronco Badlands Wildtrak Package?
The Wildtrak Package combines the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic transmission, Sasquatch Package, HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers and the Black Appearance Package. It requires the 4-door body.
Does Bronco Badlands have washable floors?
Yes. Standard Badlands equipment includes rubberized washout-capable flooring with drain plugs.
Is the Bronco Badlands available as a 2-door?
Yes. The 2026 Badlands is available as either a 2-door or 4-door 4x4.
Where can I buy a Bronco Badlands near Kansas City?
Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs, Missouri serves Bronco shoppers throughout Kansas City, Liberty, Kearney, Lawson, Richmond, Smithville and surrounding communities.
Find a Ford Bronco Badlands Near Kansas City
Whether you're looking for a manual 2-door Badlands, a V6-powered 4-door, a Sasquatch-equipped Bronco or a Badlands with HOSS 3.0 and Wildtrak equipment, Chuck Anderson Ford can help you compare configurations and find the Bronco that matches how you intend to use it.
2026 Ford Bronco Badlands for Sale Near Kansas City, MO
Drivers searching for an off-road Ford Bronco near Kansas City should put Badlands near the top of the list. It offers real trail-focused hardware without forcing buyers into the specialized high-performance configuration of a Bronco Raptor.
Chuck Anderson Ford is located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and serves Bronco customers throughout Liberty, Kearney, Lawson, Richmond, Smithville, North Kansas City and the greater Kansas City area.
Browse our available Ford Bronco inventory or visit our complete 2026 Ford Bronco trim comparison to compare Badlands with Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition and Raptor.
Built for the Trail. Backed by Chuck Anderson Ford.
Our team can help you compare Badlands powertrains, 2-door and 4-door configurations, Sasquatch equipment, Mid and Lux technology, HOSS suspension options and the available Wildtrak Package before you choose your Bronco.
Features, equipment, packages, colors and availability are subject to change. Certain options require or exclude other equipment. Always verify the exact configuration of a specific Bronco using its window sticker and current Ford ordering information.