Incremental by Design
The Bronco first hit the market in 2021, so by the usual playbook, it should be getting a mid-cycle refresh right about now. But Ford isn’t rushing. Instead, the company has made it clear there’s no need to force a big facelift just for the sake of it.
Instead, incremental updates have arrived year by year, often subtle, sometimes meaningful, but rarely flashy. According to Ford, that approach isn’t changing anytime soon.
What will change is the scale of the next update. Ford has confirmed that the 2027 Bronco will get its biggest round of changes yet. It’s not a ground-up redesign, but it should be “obvious” even if you’re not a Bronco expert.
Cole Attisha
Flurry of Updates Arrived in 2025
Bronco engineer and development driver Seth Goslawski told The Drive that the changes have been intentionally incremental. Most of the interior upgrades, new features, and tweaks come straight from what owners have asked for, not just from chasing something new for its own sake.
You can see that approach in the 2025 model year. The Base trim made a comeback, though it arrived a bit late. Big Bend and Heritage Edition are now four-door only, and Black Diamond is no longer a standalone trim but a package. Ford also added the Stroppe Edition, bringing a bit of heritage flavor back into the mix.
Inside, ambient footwell lighting became standard across the board, heated steering wheels spread to more trims, and auxiliary switches and grab handles became more widely available. Performance and capability also saw quiet improvements, including electric brake boost becoming standard on all powertrains and expanded availability of the HOSS 3.0 suspension.
None of these tweaks reinvent the Bronco, but together they make it easier to own, easier to configure, and better suited to how people actually use it.
Cole Attisha
No 2026 Model Year Yet?
Ford hasn’t said anything yet about a 2026 Bronco, and the 2025 version is still on dealer lots and the configuration site. Normally, that kind of gap might be a red flag, but the sales numbers tell a different story.
In 2025, Bronco set a new sales record with 146,007 units – up nearly 34 percent from the year before. That pace hasn’t slowed, either. January 2026 sales jumped almost 20 percent over last year. Clearly, buyers aren’t worried about the lack of a facelift.
That’s why Ford is confident in its approach. With demand still climbing and owner feedback shaping each update, the Bronco doesn’t need a dramatic overhaul. If anything, its steady success proves that small, thoughtful changes are working – even as a bigger update gets closer.
Cole Attisha
