2026 Ford Bronco · Trims · Badlands
What is the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands?
The fourth-cheapest of the Bronco's seven trims. The starts at $48,890. On price, it sits between the Outer Banks ($48,090) and the Heritage Edition ($51,625). Compared with the Outer Banks as it comes, it adds , a , a and three more things listed below. It comes without or . In all, 13 parts differ, listed below.
Where the Badlands sits
Every 2026 Bronco by starting price.
The Badlands as it comes
Before any options.
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- Transmission
- 7-speed manual
- Drive
- Advanced 4x4 with automatic on-demand engagement
- Wheels
- 17-in machined Carbonized Gray aluminum
- Tires
- LT285/70R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain (33 in)
- Seats
- Marine-grade vinyl seats with MOLLE straps
Also standard: 4A automatic 4WD · 4L low range · Front locker · Rear locker · Steel bumpers · Full bash plates · Rock rails · Removable top
Badlands vs Outer Banks, as they come
| What | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | Outer Banks32.1″ | Badlands32.7″ |
| Wheel size | Outer Banks18″ | Badlands17″ |
| What | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Outer Banks10-speed automatic | Badlands7-speed manual |
| 4x4 system | Outer BanksPart-time 4x4 | BadlandsAdvanced 4x4 with automatic on-demand engagement |
| Front axle | Outer BanksFront axle, open differential, 3.73 ratio | BadlandsFront axle, electronic locker, 4.70 ratio |
| Rear axle | Outer BanksRear axle, open differential, 3.73 ratio | BadlandsRear axle, electronic locker, 4.70 ratio |
| Suspension | Outer BanksHOSS 1.0 suspension | BadlandsHOSS 2.0 with Bilstein position-sensitive dampers |
| Wheels | Outer Banks18-in bright-machined black aluminum | Badlands17-in machined Carbonized Gray aluminum |
| Tires | Outer Banks255/70R18 Bridgestone all-terrain (32 in) | BadlandsLT285/70R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain (33 in) |
| Fender flares | Outer BanksStandard fender flares, body color | BadlandsStandard fender flares, black |
| Front bumper | Outer BanksFront bumper, black molded plastic | BadlandsFront bumper, powder-coated steel |
| Rear bumper | Outer BanksRear bumper, black molded plastic | BadlandsRear bumper, powder-coated steel |
| Skid plates | Outer BanksNone | BadlandsFull steel bash plates |
| Side steps | Outer BanksPowder-coated tube steps | BadlandsRock rails |
| Seats | Outer BanksLeather-trimmed/vinyl heated seats, power front | BadlandsMarine-grade vinyl seats with MOLLE straps |
| What | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|
| G.O.A.T. modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Slippery, Sand | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| Remote start | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| Trail Control | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| Trail Turn Assist | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| G.O.A.T. modes: Normal, ECO, Slippery, Off-Road, Sport, Rock Crawl, Baja | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
| Auxiliary switches with pre-run wiring | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
| Washout rubber flooring with drain plugs | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
| Hill Descent Control | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
One step up: the Heritage Edition
The Heritage Edition costs $2,735 more. It comes without or . In all, 8 parts differ.
What you can add
Options and for the Badlands, by their own price. Some need others with them.
- Front stabilizer bar disconnect+$1,305
- Hard top, Carbonized Gray43L+$1,795
- Sasquatch package765+$3,045
- Wildtrak package+$11,945
- 10-speed automatic44TPrice not in our data
- 2.7L EcoBoost V699PNeeds 10-speed automaticPrice not in our data
- 33-inch mud-terrain tiresTFRPrice not in our data
- Beadlock-capable wheels (64X)Needs Sasquatch packagePrice not in our data
- Black Appearance package51EPrice not in our data
- Dual tops, black hard + soft43B/43DPrice not in our data
- Dual tops, body-color hard + soft43A/43GPrice not in our data
- Dual tops, Carbonized Gray hard + soft43ZPrice not in our data
- Hard top, body-color painted43U/43TPrice not in our data
- Hard top, Shadow Black painted43J/43VPrice not in our data
- Heavy-duty modular front bumper55GPrice not in our data
- HOSS 3.0 with FOX internal bypass dampers52ZNeeds Sasquatch packagePrice not in our data
- Lux package314A/334APrice not in our data
- Raptor-style running boards18JPrice not in our data
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The Badlands, as it comes
↑ The answerBadlands
$48,890
4-door
Badlands
$48,890
4-door
- Clearance
- ≈″
- ·
- Tire
- ″
- ·
- Lift
- ″
- ·
- Approach
- š
- ·
- Ground clearance
- ≈″
- Tire height
- ″
- Lift vs. Big Bend
- ″
- Tires + suspension
- Approach angle
- š
- Wheelbase
- ″
- 4-door
- Has 4A
- Has Front locker
- Has Rear locker
- No Sway-bar disconnect
- No Trail Control
- No Trail Turn Assist
- No One-pedal drive
- No Beadlock-capable
- Has Steel bumpers
- Has Full bash plates
- Has Rock rails
- No Winch-ready
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Off-road
Wheels & tires
Top
Powertrain
Appearance
Comfort & tech
What your options change
This is a stock Badlands. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- Has 4A
- Has Front locker
- Has Rear locker
- No Sway-bar disconnect
- No Trail Control
- No Trail Turn Assist
- No One-pedal drive
- No Beadlock-capable
- Has Steel bumpers
- Has Full bash plates
- Has Rock rails
- No Winch-ready
- 4x4
- Advanced (4A)
- Diffs F/R
- Locker / Locker
- Gears
- 4.70
- Breakover
- —
- Departure
- —
- Engine
- 2.3L · 300 hp
- Gearbox
- 7-spd manual