All the Changes to the 2026 Bronco Sport - Including the ones Ford didn't Tell Us

[Warped9]

These changes reflect the U.S. market. I’m curious to see the changes to the vehicles slated for the Canadian market as they’re not always the same. Sometimes we have equipment thats standard for us while optional south of the border and the reverse as well.

I guess I’ll have to wait to see the 2026 models listed on Ford Canada’s website.

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[dwrufus53]

It’s less about the removal than making them additional cost items on top of packages that previously included them. I haven’t seen pricing yet, but I doubt the new package cost is less (or the same) as prior years. This is all about maximizing Ford’s profit, not matching inclusions to demand.

BINGO! Most of the items removed as "standard" are available as add-on options/upgrades.

 

[Schuelady]

I love watching your videos regarding the Bronco Sport and watched this one the other day! I too am surprised at what they deleted from the 2026 Sport!! I have a 2025 Sport Outer Banks and love my rain sensor wipers, my garage door opener, my 12 inch instrument cluster and yes, the wireless phone charger!! I know some complained that the charger doesn't charge much and over heated their phones, but mine does charge some and at least keeps the charge without the charge getting less and I haven't had issues with over heating unless the sun is hitting it! After hearing all the changes, I've told my family how glad I ordered the 2025 when I did. The only thing I'll be envious of is the color Fury Orange, I would have picked that color if it would have been available for the 2025s!!

 

[llinthicum2]

We are talking about the instrumentation cluster screen going to 8 inches, not the info screen, correct? If the instrumentation cluster, is it still going to be digital? Will it still have the cool graphics when you change the G.O.A.T modes? If decreased to 8 inches, will the dash layout have to change, i.e., what will Ford do with the extra real estate? Regardless, makes no sense to change since the larger screens were just introduced in last model year. Not sure when the next 'new' Bronco Sport will be released (maybe '27 model year?), but expect it to cost a lot more. Like many others, I'm glad I already have a BS.

 

[Schuelady]

We are talking about the instrumentation cluster screen going to 8 inches, not the info screen, correct? If the instrumentation cluster, is it still going to be digital? Will it still have the cool graphics when you change the G.O.A.T modes? If decreased to 8 inches, will the dash layout have to change, i.e., what will Ford do with the extra real estate? Regardless, makes no sense to change since the larger screens were just introduced in last model year. Not sure when the next 'new' Bronco Sport will be released (maybe '27 model year?), but expect it to cost a lot more. Like many others, I'm glad I already have a BS.

Yes, we are referring to the instrument cluster getting smaller. All the other things you mentioned, not known yet.

 

[jkernitzki]

We are talking about the instrumentation cluster screen going to 8 inches, not the info screen, correct? If the instrumentation cluster, is it still going to be digital? Will it still have the cool graphics when you change the G.O.A.T modes? If decreased to 8 inches, will the dash layout have to change, i.e., what will Ford do with the extra real estate? Regardless, makes no sense to change since the larger screens were just introduced in last model year. Not sure when the next 'new' Bronco Sport will be released (maybe '27 model year?), but expect it to cost a lot more. Like many others, I'm glad I already have a BS.

I'm guessing the instrument cluster will be the same dimensions overall, but the digital portion will be reduced to 8.5", so bringing back analog gauges?

As far as the next refresh, I'd say unlikely before the '29 or '30 MY. That's assuming they don't discontinue the BS altogether before then.

 

[22-VelBlue]

The only thing I wish I had on my Bronco Sport Big Bend is a small thing and perhaps silly, but I wish I had body-colour door handles to go with the body colour roof. The only way to get body-colour door handles is to pay more for the Outer Banks, but then you’re stuck with a blacked out roof which I really don’t like.

Agreed! I don't like the black handles, must be cheaper that way.

 

[The_Jimmer]

Soooo glad I got the 25 BL Sas with tech package now...

 

[jkernitzki]

Soooo glad I got the 25 BL Sas with tech package now...

Same here. The CMS turned out to be not as needed as I initially expected, but it’s only been a few months, so time will tell, I suppose.

 

[bstn rnr]

Every year seems to have had a lot of downgrades — that’s why I’m holding on to my ’21 with a death-grip.

Same here. My 21 Badlands has all the options that they began taking out the following year.

 

[jkernitzki]

The only downgrade I would’ve wanted on the ‘25’s was that damned black roof.

 

[TheDude]

Soooo glad I got the 25 BL Sas with tech package now...

Same here. I've been extremely happy with mine vs the 21 my wife and I had and with no green next year, glad I bought it now.

 

[AndyC362]

Don't disagree at all. Several "what the heck?" moments:

• 8" instrument cluster (vs 12.3" on '25s)
• no wireless charging pad
• no universal garage door opener
• they gutted the Black Diamond off-road package
  • rubberized cargo mat*
  • cargo management system (shelf)*
  • rubberized seat back mats*
  • fender tie-downs*
  • interior grab handle (passenger side of center console)
  • adjustable floodlights on the tailgate*
  • steel plate on rear bumper w recovery hooks*
• no rain sensing wipers
• Badlands Sasquatch package loses the brush guard*

* can be added as an option/upgrade

What else are we losing with that price increase? And how many shades of white do we need?

You forgot they also made the front fender ties downs an extra option on the Sasquatch package, no longer standard and removed the Badlands passenger side grab point that is now only in the full size Bronco, those were one year only thing and are not even an option anymore. It's like 2025 was a teaser of what they had available now they are charging extra for all of it.

 

[AndyC362]

Great video and your live stream follow up, saw it on Youtube before seeing it here

 

[rugedraw]

Attached is the order guide for the 2026 BS in case anyone wants to go through it.

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