It is literally too hot to handle.
The Ford Bronco has been a popular topic with off-road enthusiasts. This particular example gives that a literal meaning. Two Broncos lost their lives in a trailer fire, as shown by photos posted to the Bronco6g forum. These are pre-production units, so don’t be too upset. They would have likely gone to Ford’s mill anyway. We’ll get to that later.
Bronco6g member Fedexman1978 said that the photos were taken at a Greenville truck stop. The Broncos were not affected by the incident, so it’s safe to assume that the off-roaders will not be subject to spontaneous combustion. Although the exact cause of the fire is unknown, a forum member believes that the trailer caught on fire because it was either a flat tire that became too hot or stuck brakes, which ignited the sides and spread the fire inside.
Although the purpose of these Broncos is not known, it is common for automakers to transport pre-production vehicles in covered transports around the country. This is especially true for models that are en route to an event where they may be displayed. Although it’s difficult to identify the red Bronco’s trim level, it could be a Wildtrak with a Sasquatch Package. The Black Bronco’s grille and wheel/tire combination points to a Badlands model. Ford sent its two off-road-focused models there.
Official Ford Bronco production is still some months away. These pre-production models are used for various purposes. They can be used as media demonstrators, demonstrations at events, or additional testing. These pre-production vehicles are usually scrapped because of potential legal issues. However, sometimes, these models are returned to factories for inspections or necessary upfits in order to make them sellable. It’s likely that these Broncos will be destroyed. However, considering the backlog of Bronco sales for almost two years it’s possible that they could have been offered to public.