The owner will be able connect multiple accessories without drilling holes.
As customer deliveries of the body on-frame Bronco begin in the next few months, the Jeep Wrangler’s worst nightmare is becoming a reality. Ford already revealed how the SUV caters to off-road enthusiasts with more than 200 factory supported accessories. The vehicle’s modularity and quick-access design will allow owners to remove most of the body panels.
Today’s episode of Bronco shows us how Ford listened to the needs and desires of off-roaders when creating the long-awaited SUV. Six auxiliary switches are housed in the overhead console. They have been prewired so that owners don’t need to drill holes or feed wires through firewall to connect accessories.
The main fuse box is where each Bronco owner will set up the fuses for each switch. Five factory-installed harness connectors run from front to back, allowing for easy connection of everything, from camping gear to auxiliary lights.
The 2021 Bronco has a connection in its A-pillar that can be used to connect overhead light bars, pod lights, or spotlights. The cargo area prewiring can also be used to install an additional light, or to power other accessories such as refrigerators. Ford also provided a connector point in the glovebox to allow accessories and/or rear harness connections.
Prewired upfitter switch are standard equipment on the Black Diamond, Wildtrak and Badlands trims in both two- or four-door versions. Ford adds them to its flagship First Edition, of which 7,000 are being made. This is to satisfy strong demand. Prewired electrical harnesses are available for an additional fee if you are looking for a lower-end Base or Outer Banks model.
Ford continues to ship the first Broncos as planned, despite the fact that the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne was shut down for two weeks in May because of a shortage of semiconductors. According to a company spokesperson, Automotive News Europe will deliver the first cars this summer.