Overview
- Multiple outlets report that on Aug. 19, 2026 Automotive News cited unnamed insiders saying Ford is developing a Bronco-based pickup that could arrive by 2030, though the company has not confirmed the program.
- Sources say the truck would be built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne and would share the T6 ladder-frame architecture used by the Bronco and Ranger to cut engineering cost and time.
- Reported powertrain plans point to existing engines such as the 2.3-liter turbo four and 2.7-liter V6 plus a planned self-charging hybrid set to join the Bronco lineup in 2027–2028.
- Insiders say adding a Bronco pickup could push Ranger production out of Wayne, possibly to Tennessee, creating uncertainty for the Ranger’s role in the North American lineup.
- If real, a Bronco ute would sit above the compact Maverick and alongside Ford’s electric Fathom as a rugged midsize option that would directly challenge the Jeep Gladiator and reshape dealer offerings and factory jobs.