Ford has found a new way to turn a regular Bronco into something much closer to a purpose-built trail machine, but the transformation carries a serious price. The new Ford Custom Garage Bronco ORV Package is listed at US$18,995 for select 2025 and 2026 four-door Broncos, bringing together FOX suspension, Raptor-derived underbody protection, WELD wheels, auxiliary lighting and a long list of appearance upgrades.
That US$18,995 figure does not tell the whole story. Installation can cost extra, the required tires are sold separately, and dealer pricing can vary. For Canadians interested in the package, there is an even bigger unanswered question: Ford has yet to announce a Canadian price or confirm Canadian availability.
US$18,995 Is Only the Starting Number
At first glance, US$18,995 sounds like the complete cost of turning an eligible Bronco into Ford’s ORV specification. It is not. Ford identifies that amount as the package’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price, while specifically noting that dealer pricing and installation charges can vary. More importantly for anyone trying to calculate a realistic finished cost, the wheels arrive without the tires required to complete the setup. Ford recommends 315/70R17 rubber, meaning another significant purchase has to be added before the vehicle is ready to wear the package as intended.
That makes the ORV considerably different from a conventional factory option selected on a new-vehicle configurator. An owner could pay the US$18,995 package price, purchase four suitable off-road tires plus a spare depending on the chosen setup, and then face labour charges for fitting suspension, armour, bumper components, lighting and other equipment. Ford has not published a universal installed price. As a result, two otherwise identical Broncos could leave different dealerships with noticeably different final bills.
It Is an Upgrade Package, Not Another Bronco Trim
Despite the amount of equipment involved, Ford is not creating a Bronco ORV trim alongside the Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands or Raptor. The ORV is an accessory package sold through the Ford Custom Garage program. Ford describes that operation as a way of grouping compatible Ford Accessories and Ford Racing Parts together under a configuration-specific part number, allowing the dealer to coordinate a complete upgrade rather than forcing the customer to assemble a build part by part.
There is a practical reason for that strategy. A conventional off-road build can mean buying suspension from one company, wheels from another, arranging separate lighting and armour installations, and hoping every component works properly with the vehicle’s sensors and electronics. Ford is effectively selling convenience alongside the hardware. The company has said, citing Ipsos New Vehicle Customer Survey data, that almost half of its customers personalize their vehicles in some way. Custom Garage is designed for the portion of that audience that wants a modified vehicle without turning the sourcing process into a second job.
The FOX Suspension Is the Centrepiece of the Capability Upgrades
Among all the components in the package, the FOX off-road suspension is arguably the most meaningful change to the way the Bronco should behave away from pavement. Ford says the system increases ground clearance while providing optimized damping control and improved articulation over difficult terrain. Those changes matter when a Bronco is moving across ruts, rocks or uneven surfaces because maintaining controlled wheel movement can be as important as simply fitting a larger tire.
There is one specification Ford has deliberately not attached to the production ORV announcement: an exact increase in ride height. That distinction is worth noting because previous Bronco accessory packages have been marketed with specific lift measurements. For this ORV package, Ford instead focuses on the suspension’s broader performance benefits. It also says the system is intended to retain confident on-road manners, reflecting the reality that most modified Broncos will still spend plenty of time on normal streets. The objective is therefore not simply maximum height, but a more comprehensive trail-oriented suspension setup that remains usable between off-road trips.
Raptor Hardware Adds Protection Where Trails Can Get Expensive
Suspension gets most of the attention, but the ORV Package also addresses one of the less glamorous realities of serious off-roading: protecting expensive components underneath the vehicle. Ford includes a Bronco Raptor skid plate and fuel-tank plate in the package. Those additions are paired with rocker-panel trail armour designed to protect vulnerable lower body surfaces from debris and other hazards encountered after pavement ends.
The front end is upgraded as well. Ford installs a modular front bumper that retains park-aid functionality and says the bumper has been factory tested to meet OEM crash standards. That is an important element of the package’s factory-backed appeal. Aftermarket bumpers can look impressive, but integrating parking sensors and other vehicle systems can complicate a modification. Ford’s approach is to keep those functions part of the finished build. For an owner navigating a narrow trail, the practical value is straightforward: the vehicle receives additional protection in areas likely to make contact with rocks, brush or uneven terrain without treating electronic integration as an afterthought.
The WELD Wheels Come Without the Most Important Part: Tires
The ORV Package includes black 17-by-8.5-inch WELD wheels developed with Ford Racing Parts, along with black lug nuts. Their relatively modest 17-inch diameter leaves room for the tall sidewalls preferred in serious off-road applications, where additional tire compliance can help over rough surfaces. Ford pairs the wheels visually with wider Havoc fender flares, giving the Bronco a more aggressive stance while providing additional coverage around the upgraded wheel-and-tire combination.
What Ford does not include is the rubber itself. The company recommends 315/70R17 tires, but leaves the actual tire selection to the customer and dealer. That decision provides flexibility because an owner who regularly drives in mud may have different priorities from someone dealing with rock, snow or long stretches of pavement. It also makes the headline price less representative of the finished vehicle. Quality off-road tires in this size are not a minor add-on, particularly when a matching spare is considered. The US$18,995 package therefore cannot reasonably be treated as the final cheque required to complete the conversion.
RIGID Lighting and ProCal Help Make the Installation Feel Integrated
A trail build often grows beyond suspension and tires, and Ford has included some of the supporting equipment many owners eventually add themselves. The ORV Package receives RIGID auxiliary lighting, using four-inch LED lamps designed for the Bronco. Ford also includes an auxiliary switch kit with factory-style controls, wiring and installation hardware, creating a cleaner way to operate the lights and leaving the Bronco better prepared for powered accessories.
There is also a Ford ProCal tool. In this application, Ford highlights its ability to recalibrate vehicle information after changes such as altered wheel and tire specifications, helping keep speedometer and related dash calculations properly aligned with the modified vehicle. That is less dramatic than a new set of shocks or an illuminated trail at night, but it illustrates the package’s broader purpose. Ford is trying to provide a coordinated system rather than a collection of unrelated accessories. A modified Bronco can look simple from across a parking lot; making its mechanical changes, electronics and instrumentation continue working together is where a properly integrated build becomes more complicated.
Ford Has Made Sure the ORV Looks Different, Too
Not every dollar in the ORV Package is devoted to improving what happens on a difficult trail. Ford has also given the vehicle a substantial visual makeover. Havoc fender flares surround the upgraded wheel package, while red grille letter caps and red tow hooks create obvious colour accents. The hood receives a matte-black stealth decal that Ford says can help cut glare, and the familiar Blue Oval is replaced with a smoked treatment. A black Bronco tailgate badge and dedicated ORV fender badging complete the theme.
Those parts matter because Custom Garage packages are intended to provide a recognizable finished vehicle rather than an invisible collection of mechanical changes. Ford calls the ORV a limited-edition package, although it has not announced a specific production quantity. That leaves some potential scarcity without turning the vehicle into a separately serialized model. It is a different proposition from buying a Bronco Raptor or another factory trim: the underlying Bronco remains the original vehicle, but its suspension, protection, wheels, lighting and appearance are transformed through an officially coordinated accessory package.
Only Certain 2025 and 2026 Broncos Qualify
Owners cannot simply bring any recent Bronco into a Ford dealership and order the ORV transformation. Ford says the package is intended for select four-door 2025 and 2026 Bronco Base, Big Bend and Outer Banks models. Exact fitment depends on factors including the vehicle’s trim, camera configuration, Lux equipment and whether the Bronco has the Sasquatch Package. Ford specifically excludes the Bronco Badlands and Bronco Raptor from the package and advises customers to have a dealer verify compatibility before ordering.
Those restrictions make sense when the equipment list is considered. A Badlands or Raptor already carries more specialized off-road hardware, while ORV is effectively designed to move less extreme trims toward a more heavily equipped trail configuration. In Canada, Ford currently lists the 2026 Bronco Base from C$54,460, the Big Bend from C$58,160 and the Outer Banks from C$65,835. Those prices provide context for how substantial this accessory package is, even though comparing a Canadian vehicle MSRP directly with a U.S.-priced upgrade would be misleading until Ford publishes official Canadian ORV pricing.
Warranty Coverage Is a Big Part of What Ford Is Selling
A modified vehicle can create an uncomfortable question when something breaks: which company is responsible? Ford is using warranty coverage as one of the ORV Package’s strongest arguments against assembling a similar build independently. In the United States, Ford says the package receives a supplemental Ford Racing Parts warranty covering three years or 36,000 miles from the new vehicle’s in-service date. Ford also states that installation by a Ford dealer or an ASE-certified technician does not void the vehicle’s standard new-car warranty.
That reassurance has tangible value for an owner spending nearly US$19,000 before tires and labour. The buyer is not simply paying for suspension, armour and accessories; part of the premium is the ability to have the package supported within Ford’s ecosystem. The distinction is particularly important because suspension and tire changes can affect multiple vehicle systems. Canadian buyers, however, should not automatically assume the U.S. warranty language will be identical north of the border. Until Ford confirms the ORV Package for Canada, Canadian pricing, installation requirements and applicable warranty terms remain details that still need official clarification.
Canada Is Still Waiting for the Number That Matters
As of October 22, 2026, the ORV Package has a clear U.S. MSRP but no announced Canadian equivalent. Canadian automotive coverage of Ford’s launch reports that the automaker has not yet confirmed either Canadian availability or pricing. That means a simple currency conversion of US$18,995 would not produce a reliable Canadian MSRP. Automakers frequently set market-specific pricing, and installation costs, tire prices, dealer charges and taxes would further affect what a Canadian customer ultimately pays.
There is nevertheless reason for Canadian Bronco enthusiasts to watch the package closely. Ford already promotes Custom Garage and its broader personalization strategy through Canadian channels, and eligible Bronco trims are firmly established in the Canadian lineup. What remains missing is confirmation that this particular bundle will be sold here and, if so, on what terms. Until that happens, the US$18,995 figure is best viewed as a reference rather than a Canadian shopping price. For now, the most important number attached to Ford’s newest trail-focused Bronco upgrade is also the one Canadian customers still do not have.
