2024 Ford Bronco Sport Freewheeling Modernizes A Classic
By Jerry Robbin
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling adds a modern take on the Bronco Heritage from the past.
Ford adds a brand-new model to its expanding line up – the Bronco Sport Free Wheeling, which is based on the Big Bend model.
This special edition comes with sunset-inspired design touches, featuring four-color reflective exterior graphics that pay homage to the stylish Ford off-roaders from the 1970s.
Along with all-wheel drive, a 181-hp turbo-charged three-cylinder engine is standard and this setup returns an impressive 33 mpg highway mileage.
Driving Impression
The Free Wheeling Edition Bronco Sport brings a totally unique model to the Bronco lineup. The two-liter turbocharged four-banger picks up the refinement with superb handling and braking. The Free Wheeling has electronically variable locking rear differential, which performs superbly on slippery surfaces. It drives and handles exceptionally.
Safety Features
• MyKey.
• SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System.
• Perimeter alarm.
• LED headlamps.
• Auto high-beam headlamps.
• Rear-view camera.
• AdvanceTrac with roll stability control.
• Personal safety system.
• Driver and front-row passenger dual-stage airbags.
• Driver knee airbag.
• Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags.
• Safety canopy system – front- and second-row safety canopy side curtain with rollover sensor.
• Lower anchors and tether anchors for children.
• SOS post-crash alert system.
• Mini spare tire.
• Mini spare wheel.
• Individual tire pressure monitoring system.
• Belt-Minder (front and second row).
Under the Hood
Along with all-wheel drive, a 181-h.p. turbo-charged three-cylinder engine is standard and this setup returned an impressive 33 mpg highway in the city.
Inside
Inside the cabin you’ll find Black Onyx and Dark Space Grey finish, which includes sunset-colored seat inserts and ombre stitching. The seats that hold you in place are very comfortable. The door trim will add a Race Red C Channel and ombre stitching.
Step inside and the Bronco brings the same stripes to the seats. Yellow, orange and red accent stitching appear throughout the interior, while you also get red accents on the center stack and door cards. Each Free Wheeling even gets a plaque on the center console, which is a nice touch if you want something that feels a bit special.
Some of the many unique interior features are listed below.
Convenience Standard
• Illuminated entry.
• Parking assist.
• Reverse sensing system.
• Remote keyless entry.
• Keyfob (all doors).
• Keyless access system.
• Panic alarm.
• Door locks.
• Power With 2 Stage Unlock.
• Content theft deterrent alarm system.
• Ignition disable.
• SecuriLock.
• Lane departure warning.
• Lane Keeping Alert.
• First aid kit.
• Low tire pressure warning.
• Exterior temperature display.
• Compass.
• Cruise control.
• Adaptive cruise control
• Occupancy sensor.
• In-Vehicle Assistance Service.
• SYNC 3 911 Assist.
• Stolen-vehicle tracking.
• 12V DC power outlet (2).
• Power front and rear windows.
• Programmable garage door opener.
Entertainment
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-Scan.
• Steering wheel audio controls.
• Voice recognition.
• Six speakers.
• Amplifier.
• Navigation system.
• Yes With Voice Activation.
• First-row LCD screen.
• Bluetooth compatibility.
Comfort
• Bucket front seat type,
• Six-way front driver seat direction controls.
• Four-way front passenger seat direction controls.
• Front armrests.
• Adjustable front head restraints.
• Heated front seats.
• Driver And front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback.
• Rear armrests.
• Rear head restraints.
Outside
In the late 1970s, Ford introduced the Free Wheeling package on F-100, F-150, Bronco, Econoline van and more.
The limited-run trim level featured graphics with red, orange and yellow gradients. The colorful option packs also added painted steel wheels and black finishes on the grilles, mirrors and bumpers. Inside, the vehicle featured red and orange pinstriping on the dash and seat stitching.
Like the originals, the 2024 Bronco Sport Free Wheeling special edition features reflective red, orange, yellow and silver graphics on the body sides, liftgate and hood.
It gets red, orange, yellow and silver graphics on the side, tailgate and hood of the car. These special-edition models also sport a black roof, 17-inch wheels with red accents, a silver grille with two-tone Bronco badges and a silver surround on the lower grille.
It also adds a silver-painted grille with two-tone Bronco badging and a modified lower front-end insert. Rounding out the exterior changes are a Shadow Black roof and 17-inch high-gloss black wheels with red accents.
Overview
If you want a modern version of the 1970’s Ford Bronco, then the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling is or you. Go to your local Ford dealership for a look at this unique vehicle.
Specifications
• Wheelbase: 105.1 inches.
• Length: 172.7 inches.
• Height: 70.2 inches.
• Width: 74.3 inches.
• Front head room: 42 inches.
• Rear head room: 42 inches.
• Front shoulder room: 57 inches.
• Rear shoulder room: 56 inches.
• Front hip room: 55 inches.
• Rear hip room: 53 inches.
• Front leg room: 42.4 inches.
• Rear leg room: 36.9 inches.
• Ground clearance: 7.8 inches.
• Gross weight: 4,630 pounds.
