If you miss the artistry of the seemingly sun-kissing graphics of Ford trucks, vans and cars of the 1970s, you’ll get to relive the area with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling. However, while it lends itself to a bygone era, that doesn’t mean it’s not a thoroughly modern SUV. Let’s take a look at all it has to offer!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Free Wheeling package was first introduced in the late 1970s on a variety of Ford trucks and cars.
- The second to lowest trim in the lineup, the Free Wheeling is priced at a very affordable $34,730, per Car and Driver.
- The Bronco Sport’s infotainment touchscreen and software have been upgraded across all trims for 2025.
What is the Free Wheeling Bronco Sport?
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport honors its Free Wheeling legacy in every detail. If the Free Wheeling feels familiar, that’s because you’ve seen the design before. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the original Free Wheeling package appeared in many vehicles in Ford’s arsenal, including the Ford F-150, Ford Bronco, Econoline van, and even the Pinto! Back then, the striped-design came in a variety of colors.
That much loved design is collectible today. And it made its comeback on the Bronco Sport for 2023 and a special version of the crossover the 2024 model. It’s back again for 2025, and it appears it will also be added to the 2025 Ford Bronco lineup.
What modern features are on the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling with its blend of retro styling?
The brightly striped Bronco Sport Free Wheeling is a real showstopper, thanks to its silver-painted grille with two-color Bronco logo, 17-inch Ebony Race Red wheels with all-season tires, and colorful ombre stitching with sunset weave cloth inside.
As the second lowest trim in the lineup, it has everything the Big Bend model does, in addition to an available Convenience Package. It includes:
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- Front row heated seats
- LED fog lamps
- Premium wrapped steering wheel
- Universal garage door opener
Are There Other Trim Updates for 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling?
The Bronco Sport lineup has had some trim-specific changes. However, every Bronco Sport, including the Free Wheeling, has discontinued its smaller 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen for a larger 13.2-inch display. Its software is also getting an upgrade, from Ford's Sync 3 to Sync 4 interface. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster has also been made standard across the board.
The Bronco Sport’s front and rear bumpers have been tweaked a bit to help set the 2025 model apart from older models, and the automaker has added more driver assists as standard, such as adaptive cruise control.
What is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Engine and its Performance?
The Bronco Sport Free Wheeling is all-wheel drive and features a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder as its base engine, generating 180-horses. However, should you need a little more power, there is an available turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder that brings those numbers up to 238-ponies. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the latter has steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and upgraded cooling components.
Should you choose the 2.0-liter turbo four, the Bronco Sport’s towing capacity is 2,700 pounds. However, it is rated for 2,200 pounds max with standard three-cylinder powertrain. The three-cylinder version gets 25 mpg/city and 29 mpg/highway, while the more powerful four-cylinder drops to 21 mpg/city and 26/highway.
Get Into a 2025 Ford Bronco Free Wheeling Today!
If you’re all about a retro vibe with modern mechanics and tech, you can’t go wrong with the 2025 Ford Bronco Free Wheeling! It’s the perfect combination of past and present and at a very affordable price. Stop by Lunghamer Ford to take a test drive!