If your Ford Bronco has a winch, here’s where the license plate of Ford Bronco will go.

If your Ford Bronco has a winch, here's where the license plate of Ford Bronco will go.
It looks even better without the winch.

There is a lot of information already available about the 2020 Ford Bronco. However, there are a few questions that remain, such as how the front looks in states where there is a requirement for statewide license plates. One member of the Bronco 6G Forum took pictures of the SUV with the bracket on the nose. Other members aren’t too pleased with its appearance. Ford assured me that there is no need to be concerned.

The front license plate is positioned above the bumper in such a way that it blocks the grille below the Bronco badge as shown in the photos. This is a conspicuous position, and it will be more noticeable in states with bright colors such as New Mexico’s yellow symbols on a red background.
Motor1.com reached out to Ford to comment on these photos. “Bronco engineers and designers pushed for what really matters to customers – maximum offroad capability and ease in installing off-road accessories. Jiyan Cadiz, Ford’s chief engineer, explained to Motor1.com that the front license plate was mounted on the bumper or above the modular bumper in order to maximize the approach angle and not block forward lighting.

It is located above the bracket that holds the winch bracket. It is shown here with the bracket mounted on the modular front bumper but without the winch,” Cadiz said to Motor1.com about this Bronco in these photos.

If your Ford Bronco has a winch, here's where the license plate of Ford Bronco will go.

A front license plate is required in many states. It is also mandatory in certain places. Ford doesn’t have many options for where to place the bracket, particularly if the location can’t block airflow to radiators or intercoolers.

The available winch, which occupies a portion of the bumper and lower part of the grille, complicates things as shown in the above image. These vehicles require the license plate to be more visible.