The sixth-generation Ford Bronco arrived for the 2021 model year, reviving the Bronco name on a new body-on-frame SUV after the nameplate ended its full-size run in 1996. Ford built it on a ladder frame shared in concept with the Ranger, internal program U725, and offered two-door and four-door bodies, both with removable doors and a removable roof. Two turbocharged EcoBoost engines launched the line: a 2.3L inline-four and a 2.7L V6. The 2.3L could be ordered with a 7-speed manual transmission, six forward gears plus a low crawler gear, while a 10-speed automatic was the other choice. Four-wheel drive was standard, with a terrain-mode system Ford marketed as G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain). The Sasquatch package added 35-inch tires, locking front and rear differentials, and Bilstein dampers. Trim levels ranged from Base and Big Bend through Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Wildtrak, with Heritage editions added later.
At a glance
- Years: 2021-2026 (sixth generation, program U725)
- Body styles: two-door and four-door body-on-frame SUV, both with removable doors and removable roof
- Engines: 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four, 2.7L EcoBoost V6, and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Bronco Raptor (from 2022)
- Transmissions: 7-speed manual (six gears plus a crawler gear) on the 2.3L; 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: standard four-wheel drive with G.O.A.T. terrain modes
- Signature option: Sasquatch package (35-inch tires, front and rear locking differentials, Bilstein dampers)
- Trims: Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, Wildtrak, plus Heritage editions
Year-by-year changes
| Year | Engines | Drivetrain & transmission | Notable changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | Standard 4WD; 7-speed manual on the 2.3L or 10-speed automatic | Launch of the revived body-on-frame Bronco in two-door and four-door forms with removable doors and roof; Sasquatch package offered with 35-inch tires and front and rear lockers; limited First Edition launch trim included; the 7-speed manual was available only with the 2.3L EcoBoost and was not offered with the Sasquatch package at launch |
| 2022 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6; 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Bronco Raptor | Standard 4WD; 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic; Raptor uses the 10-speed automatic | High-performance Bronco Raptor introduced with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6, wider track, and long-travel suspension; Everglades edition added |
| 2023 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6; 3.0L Raptor | Standard 4WD; 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic | Heritage Edition and Heritage Limited Edition offered, drawing on first-generation styling cues |
| 2024 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6; 3.0L Raptor | Standard 4WD; 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic | Base trim discontinued, making Big Bend the entry point; 12-inch SYNC 4 center touchscreen made standard across the lineup; other trim and package availability carried over with running revisions |
| 2025 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6; 3.0L Raptor | Standard 4WD; 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic | Lineup continued with revised trim and package content; limited Stroppe Edition (styled Stroppe Special Edition) added, a Baja-heritage special edition honoring Bill Stroppe's Baja-racing Broncos, using the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 with the Sasquatch package as standard (35-inch tires) plus HOSS 3.0 suspension with Fox internal-bypass dampers, signature Code Orange exterior and interior accents, 17-inch matte-black wheels, and a matte-black hood, in a limited run of 1,966 units (a nod to the 1966 original Bronco) offered as a two-door for 2025 |
| 2026 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6; 3.0L Raptor | Standard 4WD; 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic | Generation continues in production as the current Bronco; the Stroppe Edition returns for 2026 as a four-door |
Engines and drivetrain
The sixth-generation Ford Bronco (2021-2026) launched with two turbocharged EcoBoost engines: a 2.3L inline-four and a 2.7L V6. The 2.3L was the only engine offered with the 7-speed manual transmission, which carries six conventional forward gears plus a dedicated low crawler gear for off-road work; a 10-speed automatic was the alternative on both engines. Every sixth-generation Bronco uses four-wheel drive. Ford fitted a terrain-management system it calls G.O.A.T. Modes, short for Goes Over Any Type of Terrain, which tailors throttle, traction, and drivetrain settings to conditions such as sand, mud, and rock.
The Sasquatch package and off-road hardware
The Sasquatch package was the signature off-road option on the 2021-2026 Bronco. It bundled 35-inch tires, electronic locking front and rear differentials, and Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, plus the wider fender flares and higher-clearance setup needed to clear the larger tires. The locking differentials at both ends distinguish a Sasquatch-equipped Bronco from lesser-equipped trims that rely on brake-based traction aids. Sasquatch was available across multiple trims rather than being a standalone model.
What is the Bronco Raptor?
The Bronco Raptor is the high-performance version of the sixth-generation Bronco, introduced for the 2022 model year. It uses a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 rather than the 2.3L or 2.7L engines of the standard lineup, paired with the 10-speed automatic. The Raptor widens the track and adds long-travel suspension and larger tires for high-speed off-road use, sitting above the Sasquatch-equipped trims in capability. It is the most powerful factory Bronco of this generation.
Body, roof, and trims
The 2021-2026 Bronco was sold in two-door and four-door body styles, both built on a body-on-frame ladder chassis. Both bodies feature removable doors and a removable roof, with hardtop and soft-top options depending on configuration. The trim ladder runs from Base and Big Bend through Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Wildtrak, with the off-road-focused Badlands and Wildtrak positioned for trail and high-speed-desert use respectively. Ford later added Heritage Edition and Heritage Limited Edition models that reference first-generation Bronco styling, along with the trail-oriented Everglades edition.
What to know when shopping a sixth-generation Bronco
When evaluating a 2021-2026 Bronco, confirm which engine and transmission it carries, because the 7-speed manual was tied to the 2.3L inline-four while the 2.7L V6 and the Raptor's 3.0L V6 pair with the 10-speed automatic. Verify whether the Sasquatch package is fitted, since its 35-inch tires and front and rear locking differentials are the clearest marker of factory off-road capability. Early 2021 examples were affected by hardtop quality issues that drew attention at launch, so inspect roof fit and finish on early build dates.
Frequently asked questions
When did the sixth-generation Ford Bronco return?
The sixth-generation Ford Bronco returned for the 2021 model year as a body-on-frame SUV, reviving the Bronco name after the previous full-size Bronco ended production in 1996. It was offered in two-door and four-door bodies, both with removable doors and a removable roof, under Ford program U725.
What engines does the 2021-2026 Bronco use?
The 2021-2026 Bronco launched with a 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four and a 2.7L EcoBoost V6. The Bronco Raptor, added for 2022, uses a separate 3.0L EcoBoost V6. The 2.3L could be ordered with a 7-speed manual, while the 2.7L and 3.0L use a 10-speed automatic.
What does the Sasquatch package add to the Bronco?
On the sixth-generation Bronco, the Sasquatch package adds 35-inch tires, electronic locking front and rear differentials, and Bilstein dampers. It is an option available across several trims rather than a standalone model, and the dual locking differentials are its key capability marker.
What is the difference between the Bronco Raptor and the Sasquatch?
The Bronco Raptor is a distinct high-performance model introduced for 2022 with a 3.0L EcoBoost V6, a wider track, and long-travel suspension for high-speed off-road use. The Sasquatch is an option package on standard Broncos that adds 35-inch tires and front and rear lockers but keeps the 2.3L or 2.7L engines.
Does the sixth-generation Bronco have a removable roof and doors?
Yes. Both the two-door and four-door sixth-generation Bronco (2021-2026) have removable doors and a removable roof, offered with hardtop and soft-top configurations depending on the build.
Sources
- Ford factory order guides, build sheets, and window-sticker (Monroney) data for the 2021-2026 Bronco
- VIN and door-data-plate decoding for engine, trim, and package verification
- Manufacturer technical specifications and period road tests of the sixth-generation Bronco and Bronco Raptor
- Owner registries and community documentation for the 2021-2026 Bronco
Asked all the time
When did the sixth-generation Ford Bronco return?
The sixth-generation Ford Bronco returned for the 2021 model year as a body-on-frame SUV, reviving the Bronco name after the previous full-size Bronco ended production in 1996. It was offered in two-door and four-door bodies, both with removable doors and a removable roof, under Ford program U725.
What engines does the 2021-2026 Bronco use?
The 2021-2026 Bronco launched with a 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four and a 2.7L EcoBoost V6. The Bronco Raptor, added for 2022, uses a separate 3.0L EcoBoost V6. The 2.3L could be ordered with a 7-speed manual, while the 2.7L and 3.0L use a 10-speed automatic.
What does the Sasquatch package add to the Bronco?
On the sixth-generation Bronco, the Sasquatch package adds 35-inch tires, electronic locking front and rear differentials, and Bilstein dampers. It is an option available across several trims rather than a standalone model, and the dual locking differentials are its key capability marker.
What is the difference between the Bronco Raptor and the Sasquatch?
The Bronco Raptor is a distinct high-performance model introduced for 2022 with a 3.0L EcoBoost V6, a wider track, and long-travel suspension for high-speed off-road use. The Sasquatch is an option package on standard Broncos that adds 35-inch tires and front and rear lockers but keeps the 2.3L or 2.7L engines.
Does the sixth-generation Bronco have a removable roof and doors?
Yes. Both the two-door and four-door sixth-generation Bronco (2021-2026) have removable doors and a removable roof, offered with hardtop and soft-top configurations depending on the build.
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Full year-by-year change log: 2021-2026 Ford Bronco
This log tracks the model-year changes to the sixth-generation Ford Bronco (2021-2026, program U725) at the level of body style, engine, transmission, drivetrain, off-road package, and trim and edition availability. It is assembled from Ford factory order guides and window-sticker (Monroney) data, VIN and door-data-plate decoding for engine, trim, and package verification, manufacturer technical specifications and period road tests, and owner registries for the revived Bronco. It covers the current generation, so the later years are summarized as running revisions while the Bronco remains in production.
2021
- Generation introduced. The 2021 Ford Bronco launched the revived sixth generation as a body-on-frame SUV under Ford program U725, reviving the Bronco name after the previous full-size Bronco ended production in 1996.
- Two body styles. The 2021 Bronco was offered in two-door and four-door forms, both with removable doors and a removable roof, in hardtop and soft-top configurations depending on the build.
- Launch engines. The 2021 Bronco launched with two turbocharged EcoBoost engines, a 2.3L inline-four and a 2.7L V6.
- Transmissions. The 2021 Bronco offered a 7-speed manual on the 2.3L, carrying six forward gears plus a low crawler gear, with a 10-speed automatic as the alternative.
- Drivetrain. The 2021 Bronco used standard four-wheel drive with the G.O.A.T. terrain-mode system (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain).
- Sasquatch package. The 2021 Bronco offered the Sasquatch package, which added 35-inch tires, locking front and rear differentials, and Bilstein dampers across multiple trims.
- Trim ladder. The 2021 Bronco trim range ran from Base and Big Bend through Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Wildtrak.
- First Edition launch trim. The initial 2021 Bronco lineup included a limited First Edition launch trim.
- Manual transmission availability at launch. At the 2021 launch the 7-speed manual was available only with the 2.3L EcoBoost, and it was not offered with the Sasquatch package at launch; that combination came later.
2022
- Bronco Raptor introduced. The 2022 model year added the high-performance Bronco Raptor, which uses a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 paired with the 10-speed automatic, a wider track, and long-travel suspension for high-speed off-road use, sitting above the Sasquatch-equipped trims in capability.
- Everglades edition added. The 2022 Bronco lineup gained the trail-oriented Everglades edition.
- Carryover lineup. The 2022 Bronco continued the 2.3L and 2.7L EcoBoost engines, the 7-speed manual on the 2.3L and the 10-speed automatic, standard four-wheel drive, and the Sasquatch package.
2023
- Heritage editions added. The 2023 Bronco added the Heritage Edition and Heritage Limited Edition, which reference first-generation Bronco styling cues.
- Carryover powertrains. The 2023 Bronco continued the 2.3L and 2.7L EcoBoost engines and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Bronco Raptor, with the 7-speed manual on the 2.3L and the 10-speed automatic.
- Drivetrain and package unchanged. The 2023 Bronco kept standard four-wheel drive and the Sasquatch package with its 35-inch tires and front and rear locking differentials.
2024
- Running revisions. The 2024 Bronco carried the generation forward with trim and package availability revised on a running basis.
- Powertrains continued. The 2024 Bronco retained the 2.3L and 2.7L EcoBoost engines and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Bronco Raptor, with the 7-speed manual on the 2.3L and the 10-speed automatic.
- Drivetrain unchanged. The 2024 Bronco kept standard four-wheel drive with the G.O.A.T. terrain-mode system and the Sasquatch off-road package.
- Base trim discontinued. The 2024 Bronco dropped the Base trim, making Big Bend the entry point to the lineup.
- Standard 12-inch touchscreen. The 2024 Bronco made the 12-inch SYNC 4 center touchscreen standard across the lineup.
2025
- Running revisions. The 2025 Bronco continued the lineup with revised trim and package content.
- Powertrains continued. The 2025 Bronco retained the 2.3L and 2.7L EcoBoost engines and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Bronco Raptor, with the 7-speed manual on the 2.3L and the 10-speed automatic.
- Drivetrain unchanged. The 2025 Bronco kept standard four-wheel drive and the Sasquatch off-road package.
- Stroppe Edition added. The 2025 Bronco added the limited Stroppe Edition (styled Stroppe Special Edition), a Baja-heritage special edition honoring Bill Stroppe's Baja-racing Broncos. It used the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 with the Sasquatch package as standard (35-inch tires) plus HOSS 3.0 suspension with Fox internal-bypass dampers, and carried signature Code Orange exterior and interior accents, 17-inch matte-black wheels, and a matte-black hood. It was a limited run of 1,966 units (a nod to the 1966 original Bronco) offered as a two-door for 2025.
2026
- Generation continues. The 2026 Bronco continues in production as the current Bronco, with trim and package content carried over with running revisions.
- Powertrains continued. The 2026 Bronco retained the 2.3L and 2.7L EcoBoost engines and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Bronco Raptor, with the 7-speed manual on the 2.3L and the 10-speed automatic.
- Drivetrain unchanged. The 2026 Bronco kept standard four-wheel drive and the Sasquatch off-road package.
- Stroppe Edition returns. The Stroppe Edition returns for 2026 as a four-door.