2026 Ford Bronco Base

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2026 Ford Bronco Base

Everything you need and nothing you don't. The 2026 Ford Bronco Base delivers the core Bronco formula with standard 4x4 capability, a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, available manual or automatic transmissions, removable doors and roof capability, and an available Sasquatch Package for serious off-road performance.

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Meet the 2026 Bronco Base

The entry point to the Bronco lineup is still unmistakably a Bronco.

The 2026 Ford Bronco Base is designed for drivers who want genuine Bronco capability without paying for equipment they may not need. It starts with standard four-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine and a standard 7-speed manual transmission.

A 10-speed automatic transmission is available, as is the legendary Sasquatch Package. That means the least expensive Bronco trim can still be configured with 35-inch tires, advanced 4x4, electronic-locking front and rear axles and additional high-clearance off-road hardware.

For Kansas City-area Bronco shoppers who want a capable factory 4x4, a manual-transmission SUV or a blank canvas for a custom Bronco build, the Base deserves serious consideration.

2.3L EcoBoostStandard Engine
Standard 4x4Part-Time Selectable
7-Speed ManualStandard Transmission
SasquatchAvailable Package

2026 Ford Bronco Base Standard Equipment

The following equipment is standard on the 2026 Ford Bronco Base according to Ford's 2026 model-year order guide.

Mechanical

  • 4x4 with Part-Time Selectable Engagement
  • Electric Brake Boost
  • Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control
  • Electric Parking Brake
  • 2.3L EcoBoost Engine
  • 7-Speed Manual Transmission

Exterior

  • Active Grille Shutters
  • Black Molded-in-Color exterior components:
    • Front Bumper
    • Rear Bumper
    • Door Handles
    • Fender Flares
    • Grille with White "BRONCO" Lettering
  • Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
  • Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler
  • Fender Tie-Down Hooks
  • Halogen Taillamps
  • Carbonized Gray Molded-in-Color Hard Top Standard on 2-Door; optional on 4-Door.
  • Hard Top Sound-Deadening Headliner Standard with the 2-Door hard top.
  • Rear-Window Defroster and Washer with Hard Top
  • Black Cloth Soft Top Standard on 4-Door.
  • Hard Top Prep Kit with 4-Door Soft Top
  • Rear-Window Defroster and Washer preparation with 4-Door Soft Top
  • 255/70R16 All-Season Tires
  • Full-Size Spare Tire with TPMS
  • Two Front Tow Hooks
  • One Rear Tow Hook
  • Trailer Tow Prep Pack
  • 16-Inch Steel Wheels
  • Windshield Wipers – Variable Intermittent/Continuous
  • Rear-Window Wiper – Single-Speed Intermittent/Continuous Not available with Soft Top.

Interior & Comfort

  • Acoustic Windshield
  • Carpet Flooring – Front and Rear
  • Four Cupholders
  • Locking Center Floor Console
  • Manual Single-Zone Climate Control with Air Conditioning
  • Cabin Particulate Air Filter
  • Rear HVAC 4-Door with 10-speed automatic transmission only.
  • Cruise Control
  • Locking Glove Box
  • Driver and Front-Passenger Grab Handles
  • Instrument Panel Cluster:
    • 12-Inch Cluster Display
    • Message Center
    • Outside Temperature Display
    • Trip Computer
  • Molded Gear Shift Knob
  • Interior Lighting:
    • Illuminated Entry with Courtesy Lamp Delay
    • Overhead Console with Front Map Lights
  • Two 12V Powerpoints:
    • Center Floor Console
    • Cargo Area
  • Cloth Bucket Seats
  • 6-Way Manual Driver and Front-Passenger Seats Fore/aft, up/down and recline adjustment.
  • 50/50 Split-Fold Second Row 2-Door only.
  • 60/40 Split-Fold Second Row with Recline 4-Door only.
  • Sliding Driver and Front-Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Interior Storage:
    • Center Floor Console Armrest
    • Glove Box
    • Media Bin
    • Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage
  • Power Front Windows with One-Touch Up/Down
  • Second-Row Power Window Controls located on rear of center floor console

Safety & Security

  • AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
  • Airbag System:
    • Driver Dual-Stage Front Airbag
    • Front-Passenger Dual-Stage Front Airbag
    • Driver Seat-Mounted Side Airbag
    • Front-Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbag
    • Safety Canopy Side-Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
  • Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Manually Adjustable Day/Night Rearview Mirror
  • Power Door Locks:
    • Auto Lock
    • Auto Unlock
    • Child-Safety Rear Locks on 4-Door
  • Electronic Traction Control
  • LED Headlamps
  • Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • LATCH Child-Seat Anchors on All Second-Row Seating Positions
  • Heated Power Sideview Mirrors with:
    • Manual Fold
    • Integrated Spotter Mirrors
    • Black Molded-in-Color Mirror Caps
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Personal Safety System
  • Front-Row Belt-Minder Safety Belt Reminder
  • Second-Row Seat Belt Monitor
  • Rear Seat Occupant Alert 4-Door only. Removal of a door deactivates this feature.
  • Second-Row Outboard Seat-Belt Pretensioners
  • Second-Row Center Seating Position 4-Door only.
  • Trailer Sway Control

Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology

  • Auto High-Beam Headlamps
  • Hill Descent Control Included with the standard 7-speed manual transmission.
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Post-Collision Braking
  • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Pedestrian Detection
    • Forward Collision Warning
    • Dynamic Brake Support
  • Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines

Technology & Functional Equipment

  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Seven-Speaker Audio System including Subwoofer
  • Open Media Bin
  • SiriusXM with 360L Includes a 3-month trial subscription on new SiriusXM-equipped vehicles.
  • Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Battery Management System
  • Dual Smart-Charging USB Ports
  • Electric Power-Assisted Steering
  • Ford Connectivity Package – 1 Year Included
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot
    • Audio and Video Streaming
    • Voice Assistant
    • Entertainment
  • Ford App Connectivity:
    • Remote Vehicle Start
    • Remote Lock and Unlock
    • Scheduled Remote Start
    • Vehicle Location
    • Vehicle Health Status
    • Connected Services Activation
  • 4G Modem
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • HOSS 1.0 Suspension
  • Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
  • Push-Button Start
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • SYNC 4:
    • 12-Inch Center Display
    • Wireless Phone Connection
    • Cloud Connected
    • 911 Assist
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
    • Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
    • Digital Owner's Manual
  • Terrain Management System with G.O.A.T. Modes:
    • Normal
    • Eco
    • Sport
    • Slippery
    • Sand
  • Tool Kit for Removable Doors and Tops
  • Transmission Oil Cooler Included with 10-speed automatic transmission.

2026 Bronco Base Engine & Transmission

The Bronco Base keeps the powertrain lineup straightforward, but buyers can choose between two very different transmission experiences.

PowertrainAvailabilityAdditional Equipment
2.3L EcoBoost I-4Standard Standard engine on all Bronco Base configurations.
7-Speed ManualStandard Includes Granny Gear, Crank-in-Gear function and Hill Descent Control.
10-Speed AutomaticOptional Includes Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine.

The 2026 Bronco Base can be configured as either a 2-Door 4x4 or 4-Door 4x4, and both body styles can be paired with either the 7-speed manual or available 10-speed automatic transmission.

Available Sasquatch Package

One of the biggest reasons to consider the 2026 Bronco Base is that Ford allows buyers to add the Sasquatch Package. This transforms the Base from an already-capable 4x4 into a significantly more specialized off-road vehicle.

Advanced 4x4
Automatic On-Demand Engagement
35-Inch Tires
LT315/70R17 Rugged-Terrain Tires
17-Inch Wheels
Matte Black Alloy Wheels
Electronic Lockers
Electronic-Locking Front and Rear Axles
4.7 Final Drive Ratio
Designed for increased off-road capability
High-Clearance Suspension
Increased capability over difficult terrain
High-Clearance Fender Flares
Designed around the larger tire package
Bilstein Shocks
Position-Sensitive Bilstein Shock Absorbers

An additional set of 17-inch black high-gloss-painted aluminum beadlock-capable wheels with a Warm Alloy beauty ring is also available when the Sasquatch Package is selected.

2026 Ford Bronco Base Optional Equipment

Beyond the Sasquatch Package, Ford offers numerous factory options and accessories that allow Bronco Base buyers to configure the vehicle for their needs.

Factory Options & Packages

  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Includes Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist.
  • Sasquatch Package
  • 17-Inch Black High Gloss-Painted Aluminum Beadlock-Capable Wheels Warm Alloy beauty ring. Requires Sasquatch Package.
  • Carbonized Gray Molded-in-Color Hard Top Standard on 2-Door; optional on 4-Door.
  • Dual Tops – Soft Top Add-In 4-Door only. Requires Carbonized Gray MIC Hard Top. Not available with Slide-Out Tailgate.
  • Hard Top Sound-Deadening Headliner Optional on 4-Door with Hard Top. Included with 2-Door Hard Top.
  • Ford Connectivity Package – One-Time 7-Year Purchase Includes unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot, audio/video streaming, voice assistant and entertainment.
  • Side Step Requires Sasquatch Package. Not available with Battery Jumpstart Kit or Branded Tool Kit.
  • SiriusXM with 360L – 3-Year Plan
  • Keyless Entry Keypad Requires 4-Door.
  • Engine Block Heater
  • Front License Plate Bracket

Available Extra-Cost Paint Colors

  • Avalanche Gray
  • Velocity Blue Metallic
  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Marsh Gray
  • Desert Sand

Exterior-color availability can change during the model year and may be affected by production scheduling.

Ford Pre-Installed Accessories

  • Cargo Area Protector On 4-Door, not available with Slide-Out Tailgate.
  • Cargo Box / Rear Cargo Storage Safe Requires 4-Door.
  • Front and Rear Floor Liners with Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Liners without Carpet Floor Mats Deletes carpet front floor mats.
  • Ford Integrated Tether System Accessory Package
    • Base Plate
    • Bronco-Branded Console Cupholder
    • Bronco-Branded Small Bin
    • Bronco-Branded Large Bin
  • Paint Protection Film Not available with Sasquatch Graphics Package.
  • Black Roof Rails with Crossbars Requires Hard Top. May reduce SiriusXM satellite radio reception performance.
  • Console Lock Box / Safe Deposit
  • Slide-Out Tailgate Requires 4-Door. Prevents on-vehicle door storage and is not available with Dual Tops.
  • Front and Rear Splash Guards Not available with Sasquatch Package or Side Step.
  • Door Storage Bags Requires 4-Door and Black Cloth Soft Top. Allows on-vehicle door storage.
  • Front-Row Top Panel and Door Storage Bags Requires Hard Top.
  • Sasquatch Graphics Package Requires Sasquatch Package. Not available with Paint Protection Film.

Dealer-Installed Options

  • 17-Inch Magnetic Gray Mid-Gloss-Painted Alloy Wheels with Machined Flange Requires Sasquatch Package. Not available with optional beadlock-capable wheel option.
  • 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Abstract Bronco Requires Sasquatch Package.
  • 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Bronco 66 Requires Sasquatch Package.
  • 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Ford TG Stamping Requires Sasquatch Package.
  • 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Sasquatch 1 Requires Sasquatch Package.
  • 35-Inch Spare Tire Cover – Sasquatch 2 Requires Sasquatch Package.
  • Assistance Kit – On-Road
  • Assistance Kit – Off-Road
  • Battery Jumpstart Kit Not available with Side Step.
  • Branded Tool Kit Not available with Side Step.
  • Body Armor – Protective Moldings Not available with Body Appearance Kit.
  • Body Appearance Kit Not available with Front/Rear Splash Guards, Body Armor Protective Moldings or Sasquatch Graphics Package.

Who Should Buy a 2026 Bronco Base?

The Bronco Base makes the most sense for buyers who care more about the Bronco's fundamental capability than luxury features. It gives you the 2.3L EcoBoost engine, genuine 4x4 hardware, removable-body-panel capability and Bronco's core technology without forcing you into a more expensive equipment package.

It is especially compelling for enthusiasts who want to build their own Bronco. Instead of paying for premium equipment and replacing it later, a Base can serve as the starting point for wheels, tires, suspension, recovery equipment and other modifications.

On the other hand, buyers who want more convenience features from the factory may want to compare the Base with the 2026 Bronco Big Bend .

2026 Ford Bronco Base Sasquatch

A 2026 Bronco Base with the Sasquatch Package may be one of the most interesting configurations in the entire Bronco lineup. Instead of moving to a substantially higher trim level, buyers can start with the straightforward Base model and add many of the most desirable pieces of Bronco off-road equipment.

The package adds 35-inch rugged-terrain tires, advanced 4x4 with automatic on-demand engagement, electronic-locking front and rear axles, a 4.7 final drive ratio, high-clearance suspension, high-clearance fender flares and position-sensitive Bilstein shocks.

This makes the Base Sasquatch especially attractive to drivers who want factory-built capability but aren't as concerned with the luxury and convenience equipment found farther up the Bronco lineup.

Can You Get a 2026 Bronco Base With a Manual Transmission?

Yes. In fact, the 7-speed manual transmission is standard equipment on the 2026 Ford Bronco Base.

Ford's manual includes a dedicated Granny Gear, Crank-in-Gear functionality and Hill Descent Control. For drivers who still want to shift their own gears—especially those searching for a manual-transmission 4x4 SUV—the Bronco Base remains a particularly distinctive option.

Drivers who prefer an automatic can instead select Ford's available 10-speed automatic transmission, which adds Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist when paired with the Base model's 2.3L EcoBoost engine.

Find a Ford Bronco at Chuck Anderson Ford

Looking for a 2026 Ford Bronco Base near Kansas City, Missouri? Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs can help you compare available Bronco inventory, locate the right configuration, compare the manual and automatic transmissions and determine whether the Sasquatch Package makes sense for the way you plan to use your Bronco.

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2026 Ford Bronco Base FAQs

What engine comes in the 2026 Ford Bronco Base?

The 2026 Bronco Base comes standard with Ford's 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine.

Is the 2026 Ford Bronco Base four-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Bronco Base comes standard with 4x4 using part-time selectable engagement.

Does the 2026 Bronco Base have a manual transmission?

Yes. A 7-speed manual transmission is standard on the Bronco Base. It includes Granny Gear, Crank-in-Gear functionality and Hill Descent Control.

Can the Bronco Base be ordered with an automatic?

Yes. A 10-speed automatic transmission is optional with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine and includes Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist.

Can you get the Sasquatch Package on a 2026 Bronco Base?

Yes. The Sasquatch Package is available on the 2026 Bronco Base and adds advanced 4x4, 35-inch rugged-terrain tires, electronic-locking front and rear axles, a 4.7 final drive ratio, high-clearance suspension, high-clearance fender flares and position-sensitive Bilstein shock absorbers.

Does the Bronco Base come as a 2-door or 4-door?

Both. The 2026 Bronco Base is available as a 2-Door 4x4 or 4-Door 4x4.

Does the 2026 Bronco Base have a removable roof?

Yes. The 2-Door comes standard with a Carbonized Gray molded-in-color hard top. The 4-Door comes standard with a black cloth soft top and offers the Carbonized Gray hard top as an option.

What size touchscreen does the 2026 Bronco Base have?

The 2026 Bronco Base includes SYNC 4 with a standard 12-inch center display, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility.

Where can I buy a Ford Bronco near Kansas City?

Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs, Missouri serves Bronco shoppers throughout the Kansas City area including Liberty, Kearney, Lawson, Richmond, Smithville and surrounding Missouri communities.

2026 Ford Bronco Base for Sale Near Kansas City, MO

If you're searching for a 2026 Ford Bronco Base for sale near Kansas City, Chuck Anderson Ford makes it easy to compare Bronco configurations before choosing your next SUV.

Our Ford dealership is located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, serving customers from Liberty, Kearney, Lawson, Richmond, Smithville, North Kansas City and communities throughout Northwest Missouri.

Start by viewing our available Ford Bronco inventory , or compare the Base against every other model in our complete 2026 Ford Bronco trim comparison .

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At Chuck Anderson Ford, our goal is to help you understand what you're actually buying. Whether that means a straightforward Bronco Base, a Base equipped with the Sasquatch Package or a higher Bronco trim, our team can help you compare the equipment that matters before you make your decision.

Vehicle equipment, options, packages, colors and availability are subject to change. Some features require specific body styles, transmissions, packages or other equipment. Consult Chuck Anderson Ford and the vehicle window sticker for the exact equipment included on a specific vehicle.

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