Ford Makes Sasquatch Package Compatible With Stick Shift Broncos Thanks To Customer Feedback

Ford is expanding the availability of its high-performance off-road Sasquatch package to 2021 Bronco two- and four-door models equipped with the seven-speed manual gearbox.

The automaker says it has listened to reservation-holder feedback in making this decision. “The Bronco community spoke and we heard them,” said Mark Grueber, Ford Bronco consumer marketing manager.

“Our team moved quickly to add Sasquatch with a manual transmission – another example of our focus on giving customers the best possible off-road vehicles and accessories that we can.”

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The expanded availability of the Sasquatch package makes the Ford Bronco the only 4×4 with 7-speed manual and 35-inch off-road tires in its class. The package is offered as an option across every 2021 Bronco two- and four-door trim level, including Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, and Badlands. It is standard on Bronco Wildtrak and First Edition models.

Checking the Sasquatch box adds 35-inch Goodyear mud-terrain tires mounted to 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, Dana front and rear electronic locking axles with 4.7:1 final drive ratio, and high-clearance suspension. The latter includes a nearly two-inch wider track, position-sensitive Bilstein shocks, and wider fender flares.

When specified on the Badlands series, the Sasquatch package complements the standard semi-active hydraulic front stabilizer bar disconnect, resulting in what Ford calls the ultimate Bronco rock crawler.

“Capability is always a priority, and pairing Sasquatch with a manual transmission and available advanced 4×4 system gives it a maximum crawl ratio of 94.75:1, providing even more off-road capability across the line-up,” said Dave Pericak, Ford icons global director.

Ford only offers the seven-speed manual gearbox as an option for the base 270 HP 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. The 310 HP 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 comes exclusively with the 10-speed automatic transmission.

The manual transmission with Sasquatch package will become available in late 2021. That’s a long way to go but Ford will sweeten the wait with the launch of the 2021 Bronco’s build and price site in October. Ordering begins in December, with production and deliveries expected to begin as early as March 2021 and June 2021, respectively.