2026 Ford Bronco Updates: Wildtrak Is Back, Plus More Changes
The Bronco Wildtrak is back as a package rather than a trim, but it’s still all off-roader.
When the the Stroppe Special Edition replaced the Wildtrak trim in the Bronco lineup for 2025, some hardcore off-road and desert driving enthusiasts were left hanging—in particular those who wanted similar off-road ability in the roomier four-door body. Sure, the Stroppe looks sweet and is a great option for those looking for trail excitement, but it was limited to just the two-door body style. Now the Wildtrak is back as an optional package in 2026 (it was a trim before) for one of the best off-road SUVs.
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2026 Ford Bronco Pricing Starts at $42,490
The return comes as part of 2026 Bronco lineup changes and updates, including a new starting sticker of just under $43,000 for both the two- and four-door versions.
The 2026 Ford Bronco starts at $42,490 for the base trim, up by $1,500 over 2025. The Heritage Edition has also hiked northward, it price going up by $1,240 to $53,620. The 2026 Outer Banks is also more expensive, but its $50,085 price tag is only $150 more than it was last year.
Some models did go down, however. The Big Bend’s price has dropped by $225 and the Badlands’ by $585. Interestingly, the Stroppe is a massive $5,640 cheaper than it was before, now costing $77,630—but there is a catch that we’ll mention in just a moment. The 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor is the only version that didn’t see a change; it costs $81,990, the same as last year.
The Wildtrak Returns!
The return of the Wildtrak means you can once again get enhanced off-road abilities without resorting to spending big on the Raptor (or the RTR coming for 2027). Back in 2024, it not only came with the HOSS 3.0 suspension system with Fox internal-bypass shocks but also the Sasquatch Off-Road package.
For 2026, those items are still on the Wildtrak menu. The package is available on the Badlands four-door at a cost of $11,945. That brings the total MSRP to $62,830, only $370 more than the 2024 Bronco Wildtrak four-door. The bundle also brings the 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6 and 10-speed automatic transmission, as well as the Black Appearance package. And we gotta say it looks great with the 2026 Bronco’s newest color option, Orange Fury.
Stroppe Edition Remix
While it was four-door fans who wer feeling left out of the off-road party last year, this time around, two-door aficionados are being left out in the cold. That’s because in addition to the Wildtrak being four-door-only, the Stroppe Edition now is also exclusive to the four-door body style. On the face of things, this makes sense given the four-door’s vastly higher sales volumes, but it does mean that buyers in search of the absolute best breakover angle are limited to a Wildtrak-less Badlands two-door.
A Mustang Color Hits the Palette
As mentioned, Orange Fury metallic tri-coat paint is now available. It was originally exclusive to the Mustang sports car, but $995 will slather it all over your dirt-crawling SUV. Other 2026 changes: The Outer Banks and Raptor can be ordered with $500 painted roof colors other trims have offered for a while, Ford’s SecuriCode keyless entry pad is now available for $195.
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Having experience in many forms of the automotive industry, Justin Banner has done more than just write about cars. For more than 15 years, he's had experience working as an automotive service technician—including a stint as a Virginia State Inspector—service advisor, parts sales, and aftermarket parts technical advisor (a fancy way of saying he helped you on the phone when you had trouble fitting your brakes over your aftermarket wheels and the like). Prior to his tenure as a full-time editor, Justin worked as a freelance writer and photographer for various publications and as an automotive content creator on YouTube. He’s also covered multiple forms of motorsports ranging from Formula Drift, drag racing, and time attack, to NASCAR, short course off-roading, and open desert racing. He's best known for breaking down complex technical concepts so a layperson can more easily understand why technologies, repairs, and parts should matter to them. At MotorTrend, Justin is part of the news team covering breaking news and topics while also working as a judge for MotorTrend Of the Year events and other major comparison tests.
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