jpd80 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Dana said in some presentation within the last year that they had a contract to make the axles for the Bronco. It's linked here in a discussion about whether it would have live axles up front; people took it to mean live axles, but someone else said that Dana makes independent front axles, as well. I'm thinking you don't go with Dana axles if you're building a softroader, but that doesn't necessarily prove it. The T6 Ranger (and now Everest) have used Dana since the start of the product cycle in late 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Dana said in some presentation within the last year that they had a contract to make the axles for the Bronco. It's linked here in a discussion about whether it would have live axles up front; people took it to mean live axles, but someone else said that Dana makes independent front axles, as well. I'm thinking you don't go with Dana axles if you're building a softroader, but that doesn't necessarily prove it. It was Kev-Mo that said it in post 25 of this topic and I don't think he was talking about Dana (not to say they won't be using Dana axles - they probably will. But this was a different supplier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Some good news - to go with all the rumors. I recently had a meeting with an iconic company from the Pacific Northwest that is famous for making a key component for 'real' off-road vehicles. They use the Supply Chain Software that is my area of expertise. We have a consulting and support contract with them. They were discussing of ramping up production of a critical component for two new Ford vehicles. I learned a lot of information - dates and production numbers. Professionally, nobody is ever sure about what they can and cannot say -but in that case I think it best to keep quiet. But I am pretty sure I can say it is happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Outside of the T-bird (which was more of a failure of the platform), Ford normally doesn’t fuck up it’s hertiagte nameplates or its trucks. I don’t think their will be an issue with the Bronco when it comes out. As of interior...depends on what Ford expectations are with it...will it share an IP with the Ranger, or will have something all together different? It better not share an interior with Ranger. That I get, but is ford going to cheap out on it? I noticed that the Fusion and Escape share much of the same switch gear/ steering wheel. The New Ranger has the same center stack as the Fusion without the touch screen. Obviously Fords share switchgear, but the center stacks aren't even remotely close. Now that I think about it, I think it was @blwnsmoke that mentioned the link to the '73. A friend of his works for Ford I believe. Yep, right here: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/62646-ford-bronco-will-ride-again-says-ceo-mark-fields-at-detroit-auto-show/page-2&do=findComment&comment=992118 Didn't Levine post something about driving around in one of those Broncos though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 There is no way Bronco will share any sheetmetal or interior components with Ranger outside of individual switches, buttons, steering wheel (maybe), etc. Mustang doesn't use a Fusion dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Didn't Levine post something about driving around in one of those Broncos though? I think he had quite a few Bronco posts about that time, but I don't know if any were specifically about a '73. He had some Troller posts too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 ...... He had some Troller posts too... . Yeah, but those were all on Craigslist.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Some good news - to go with all the rumors. I recently had a meeting with an iconic company from the Pacific Northwest that is famous for making a key component for 'real' off-road vehicles. They use the Supply Chain Software that is my area of expertise. We have a consulting and support contract with them. They were discussing of ramping up production of a critical component for two new Ford vehicles. I learned a lot of information - dates and production numbers. Professionally, nobody is ever sure about what they can and cannot say -but in that case I think it best to keep quiet. But I am pretty sure I can say it is happening! Think of a key component for hard core 4Wd that goes at the end of an axle. Think of a well established name associated with that part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Think of a key component for hard core 4Wd that goes at the end of an axle. Think of a well established name associated with that part. Warn manual locking hubs? If that's the case, then we're talking true hard-core. You been to Clackamas, OR lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Think of a key component for hard core 4Wd that goes at the end of an axle. Think of a well established name associated with that part. . Ahh, the tried and true locking hub... Edited November 14, 2017 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 . Ahh, the tried and true locking hub... Beat ya! :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Warn manual locking hubs? If that's the case, then we're talking true hard-core. You been to Clackamas, OR lately? I thought the "Pacific Northwest" clue in the earlier post would be the giveaway without mentioning names. Manual, auto, or something completely new - I have no idea. The discussion was manufacturing software functionality. Edited November 14, 2017 by Kev-Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I thought the "Pacific Northwest" clue in the earlier post would be the giveaway without mentioning names. Well, I didn't know they were located in the PNW until I looked them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Not sure who said it - it was either Levine or someone who got info from an insider but they specifically said the design inspiration was the 73 model. Someone else recently confirmed a well respected off road supplier was gearing up for production. Moray Callum, Ford's Chief Designer, was driving around Dearborn in a 1976 Bronco. Article from January. http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/fords-chief-designer-cruises-around-town-black-1976-bronco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Moray Callum, Ford's Chief Designer, was driving around Dearborn in a 1976 Bronco. Article from January. http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/fords-chief-designer-cruises-around-town-black-1976-bronco Ah that's what I was thinking of in my above post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I understand what Pioneer is getting at. As recently as the time of announcement, there were competing concepts for what this new Bronco would be... there was enough leaked of the less-than-desireable ideas to rile up some portions of the company, all but killing them. Expect a statement/lifestyle vehicle that can be optioned up to be a serious off roader. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 So a less expensive Bronco similar to a base Wrangler for the pavement folks or casual offroading and a Bronco Raptor for the hard core folks. Makes sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) I understand what Pioneer is getting at. As recently as the time of announcement, there were competing concepts for what this new Bronco would be... there was enough leaked of the less-than-desireable ideas to rile up some portions of the company, all but killing them. Expect a statement/lifestyle vehicle that can be optioned up to be a serious off roader. correct, the T6 architecture places Bronco with the correct DNA for market expectations- Ford doesn't need another soft roader Bronco will be chunkier and will put the sports back in SUV Edited November 14, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I have to chuckle with some of these posts. A lot of people on here gave Borg a hard time with his "x-ray" vision that could see through a spy-shots camo. There are people here seeing through camo on pictures that don't exist. Good luck to all. I hope Ford's attempt at the Bronco is very successful as I have friends and family that are directly affected by it. Fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 There is no way Bronco will share any sheetmetal or interior components with Ranger outside of individual switches, buttons, steering wheel (maybe), etc. Mustang doesn't use a Fusion dash. Assuming Bronco is T6, I can’t imagine it not sharing much of the interior with Ranger similar to the sharing between F150, SuperDuty and Expedition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I don’t see a Ranger interior matching with a heritage styled Bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I dont see a Ranger interior matching with a heritage styled Bronco. I could see them using the same basic IP with different vents and bezels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) I don’t see a Ranger interior matching with a heritage styled Bronco. The Bronco would have to be styled with heritage in mind, For it not to work. I don't see Ford doing anything close to this. Edited November 15, 2017 by wildosvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 There is no way Bronco will share any sheetmetal or interior components with Ranger outside of individual switches, buttons, steering wheel (maybe), etc. Mustang doesn't use a Fusion dash. Assuming Bronco is T6, I can’t imagine it not sharing much of the interior with Ranger similar to the sharing between F150, SuperDuty and Expedition. There is no assumption, Bronco is on T6. but that doesn't mean that there won't be lots of changes to the interior compared to the current ROW Ranger/ Everest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 You may be right JP but with Bronco’s relatively small volume, I don’t think Ford will invest in a unique interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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