I tested a few Big Bend. Felt more than capable and really sold me on the sport. Great handling, comfortable ride. I opted for the badlands on suggestion of a couple dealers. Honestly for what I've used it for this far, it would have been fine as a Big Bend.
My OB was pretty much fully loaded…..I could do without the cargo management…never used it yet and can’t see the huge benefit
I wish I would have ordered the optional tires on my Badlands, but I didn't like the pictures of the optional wheels that came with the optional tires. Oh well, I can always upgrade the tires.
When I received my Badlands in April 2021, Ford was offering program #38158 which was $500 of accessories for no cost. I don't know if that program is still active but you should ask your dealer about it or any other non-advertised incentive. My paperwork says the program end date was 7/6/21, but they may have extended it. They do that all the time. Easy to ask about it.
We have an OB that we ordered. I have 2 regrets, wish I would have ordered the cargo management system, and wish I would have ordered the tow packge, I dont need that, but it would have come with a full size spare tire.
The tow package doesn't get you the full size spare tire, Badlands and FE are the only vehicles that come with full size spare.
and really...I have the badlands with the 235s. Also have tow package which added a 225 spare...still a little small, and will get me home safely, but it's not exact replacement. If you didn't NEED tow package, it might be better/cheaper to just pony up and purchase a cheaper single matched full size and replace the spare you were given/
You can sign up for the app now and even add the vehicle Vin and sales code. I never tried it but some were able to access their electronics once it was built. The Ford app allows you to lock and unlock doors and even start the vehicle. It gives updates and health of your car, oil status etc. I'm not s big app guy but this one is handy. Also links your email to your vehicle and you get the Ford points a few days after you take delivery. It's 42K which is about $210 in ford money for service or aftermarket upgrades.
Make direct contact with the dealer, have them tag it, put a deposit on it, whatever you need to do. I'm not joking when I say it won't sit long. A badlands I ordered but passed on didn't last two days on a lot.
The 235 AT Tires could have been ordered with the standard Badlands wheels? You didn't have to get the optional wheels to get the bigger tires?
