Sherminator98 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Looks like Ford is going to be leaning into its Ford Custom Garage-See the Maverick SV300T thread also AUTOS Ford wants more customers to customize vehicles to boost profits as it eyes ‘Nike shoe drop’ moments https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/ford-custom-garage-bronco-desert-rising-edition https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/ford-custom-garage-shortcut-to-customization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 What?!?! Not google share links and then tell me what to search for on my own browser? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 I get why Ford wants to get into the market, if they can offer some simple upgrades and make some money, why not? That said, obviously that package isn't for me, but someone will buy it! Something I've always wondered - who puts katzkins on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 As someone who's lived in Utah for 20 years, I don't see any real Utah inspiration in that livery lol. Like there are vague geometric shapes that could be montains, but that's not a thing specific to Utah lol. I was expecting the color to be matched to like our red rocks in Zion's or something. Overall, a swing and a miss that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: Something I've always wondered - who puts katzkins on? I've been looking into getting them done, but if you order them, they'll set you up with an installer. But I'm also faced with that I'll likely only have my Bronco another 4 years or so and I'll need tires most likely next year and I was thinking about getting new wheels/tire combo that will be a small fortune...so in the grand scheme of things is it better to dump a couple thousands on new tires/wheels/interior, or just get OEM replacements and keep the interior as is and pocket the money or put it to its replacement.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 10 minutes ago, Sherminator98 said: I've been looking into getting them done, but if you order them, they'll set you up with an installer. But I'm also faced with that I'll likely only have my Bronco another 4 years or so and I'll need tires most likely next year and I was thinking about getting new wheels/tire combo that will be a small fortune...so in the grand scheme of things is it better to dump a couple thousands on new tires/wheels/interior, or just get OEM replacements and keep the interior as is and pocket the money or put it to its replacement.... If you were closer, I'd put them on for you! I worked my way through college in an upholstery shop. Replacing seat covers is super easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 1 minute ago, fordmantpw said: If you were closer, I'd put them on for you! I worked my way through college in an upholstery shop. Replacing seat covers is super easy! Yeah they don't look too hard-helps if you have a steamer too, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 20 minutes ago, Sherminator98 said: Yeah they don't look too hard-helps if you have a steamer too, right? No, you don't need a steamer (I don't think we even had one in the shop). Just some spray silicone to make them slide on easy, some hog rings (assuming they still use those...it's been nearly 30 years), and a hog-ring pliers. If they've got a few wrinkles after you get them on, let them sit out in the hot sun for a few days and they'll work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 4 hours ago, Sherminator98 said: I've been looking into getting them done, but if you order them, they'll set you up with an installer. But I'm also faced with that I'll likely only have my Bronco another 4 years or so and I'll need tires most likely next year and I was thinking about getting new wheels/tire combo that will be a small fortune...so in the grand scheme of things is it better to dump a couple thousands on new tires/wheels/interior, or just get OEM replacements and keep the interior as is and pocket the money or put it to its replacement.... Only reason I've ever thought of them for Bronco is for those aftermarket A/C seats, and you need the vent holes for them. But I'll probably just stick with what I've got. Somehow it's already been nearly 4.5 years since I got it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 A friend of mine said it looked like a Barbie Bronco-I get where they are coming from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 All the custom garage broncos have been underwhelming or downright ugly. They need to get some new designers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 29 minutes ago, T-dubz said: All the custom garage broncos have been underwhelming or downright ugly. They need to get some new designers. I think they're getting too lost in the sauce and getting too carried away with how to personalize the bronco. They're so focused on figuring out if they could that they're not stopping to think if they should to quote Jeff Goldblum. Some of the trims aren't terrible. There was on in an area 51 style color that had like dessert tan/orange graphics that looked pretty badass to me. So it's hit or miss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 the first two are custom garage packages. They aren’t great. The free wheelin isn’t a custom garage bronco, but it’s just another ugly design. I’m not sure if the Bronco Wild Fund (last pic) was ever sold or if it was just a concept/sema build, but it’s got some of the worst wheels I’ve ever seen. You could add the stroppe in there too as a questionable design, although I like it better than the ones above. I don’t mind the RTR bronco but that neon is a bit bright. They’ve had some nice ones too though. The trail rig bronco is one of my favorites and I like the riptide as well. I think it also goes to show how well ford did with the original broncos. The wildtrak in its original form (with painted roof before it got cancelled.) is a great design. Filson has also grown on me since seeing unfiltered photos. im surprised that ford hasn’t released a model that mimics the reveal bronco. It still has one of the best interiors on a Bronco and looks pretty cool on the outside too. A black heritage package seems like a no brainer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 2 hours ago, T-dubz said: the first two are custom garage packages. They aren’t great. The free wheelin isn’t a custom garage bronco, but it’s just another ugly design. I’m not sure if the Bronco Wild Fund (last pic) was ever sold or if it was just a concept/sema build, but it’s got some of the worst wheels I’ve ever seen. You could add the stroppe in there too as a questionable design, although I like it better than the ones above. I don’t mind the RTR bronco but that neon is a bit bright. They’ve had some nice ones too though. The trail rig bronco is one of my favorites and I like the riptide as well. I think it also goes to show how well ford did with the original broncos. The wildtrak in its original form (with painted roof before it got cancelled.) is a great design. Filson has also grown on me since seeing unfiltered photos. im surprised that ford hasn’t released a model that mimics the reveal bronco. It still has one of the best interiors on a Bronco and looks pretty cool on the outside too. A black heritage package seems like a no brainer too. Yeah, I don't really love any of those top 4 options, they range between generic to tacky imo. This is the one I was thinking of that I thought looked fun, but a little more classy. The orange and area 51 combo won't work for everyone, but I dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 8 hours ago, T-dubz said: The free wheelin isn’t a custom garage bronco, but it’s just another ugly design. Eh the free wheenin package was just cheap way of trying to bring back some heritage design cues from the 1970-80s, which up until say 1985 was a terrible era for cars in general. I think if Ford wants to mine that-they'd be better off sticking to some of the Mustang stuff like they've done with the heritage 1980s digital dash or maybe a Race Red or Oxford white paint package with homage looking turbine/10 hole wheels with maybe a modern take on the cheese grater taillights lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Yeah, I think their point is to show all of the options as part of their custom Garage program, but it definitely jumps to the "why" category..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 On 7/27/2026 at 9:56 AM, DeluxeStang said: As someone who's lived in Utah for 20 years, I don't see any real Utah inspiration in that livery lol. Like there are vague geometric shapes that could be montains, but that's not a thing specific to Utah lol. I was expecting the color to be matched to like our red rocks in Zion's or something. Overall, a swing and a miss that one. That things screams Barbie, not Utah. As noted above, it’s not for me, but I’m sure it’ll sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Just now, SoonerLS said: That things screams Barbie, not Utah. As noted above, it’s not for me, but I’m sure it’ll sell. Or Mary Kay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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