The Ford Bronco Wildtrak Is Back After Being Oddly Discontinued

Ford is reviving the Wildtrak name for the Bronco lineup in 2026, after skipping the 2025 model year.

The return of the off-road-focused Wildtrak adds another option for buyers who want serious trail capability without stepping all the way up to the extreme—and materially more expensive—Bronco Raptor.

Originally introduced as a trim level when the current Bronco launched in 2021, the Wildtrak quickly gained a reputation as one of the most capable factory configurations available. It disappeared at the end of 2024, but now Ford is bringing it back as an equipment group.

The Bronco Built for Serious Off-Roading

For 2026, the Wildtrak package becomes an exclusive option available on the four-door Bronco Badlands. The package bundles the Sasquatch off-road kit—which includes 35-inch tires, locking front and rear differentials, and a shorter final-drive ratio—with Ford’s 330-horsepower twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 and the optional HOSS 3.0 suspension system with Fox dampers.

The result is a Bronco that sits properly between the basic Badlands and the Bronco Raptor in both capability and usability. It might even be a better play for those of you who prioritize tight trail work compared to the Raptor's preference for open spaces.

Bronco Wildtrak Pricing and Availability

Ford says the Wildtrak package adds $11,945 to the price of a Badlands model. That brings the total starting price for a four-door Bronco Badlands with the Wildtrak pack to $62,830.

It's important to remember, though, that you could just add the Sasquatch package and the optional HOSS 3.0 suspension a la carte to a four-cylinder or two-door Bronco, which would save you some cash if you don't care about more doors or the larger engine. The Wildtrak pack also includes the standalone Black Appearance package.

The Wildtrak’s return isn’t the only change for the 2026 model year. Ford said it will be introducing the Mustang's popular Orange Fury Metallic tri-coat paint as an available option, along with optional painted roof combinations for Outer Banks and Raptor trims. Ford will also introduce the useful-as-hell SecuriCode keyless entry keypad.

These updates began rolling into production on March 23.

AutoGuide's Take:

There are so many Bronco trims and equipment group branding that it's becoming genuinely difficult to keep track of. Ford should do a pickup truck version next, or maybe a hybrid.

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