--- title: "2024 Ford Bronco Sport Gets Retro Graphics and Seats With Free Wheeling Edition" description: "The 2024 Ford Bronco Free Wheeling edition is a retro throwback to the Free Wheeling editions of Ford trucks in the 1970s." date: "2023-07-25" modified: "2023-07-25" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2024-ford-bronco-sport-gets-retro-graphics-and-seats-with-free-wheeling-edition" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Bronco Sport" - "Ford" - "suv/crossover" --- # 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Gets Retro Graphics and Seats With Free Wheeling Edition ![]() Ford is digging up a deep cut for its small-but-capable off-roader, the [Bronco Sport](), by giving it a retro special edition that harkens back to the late '70s. Back then, [Ford]() offered a Free Wheeling package for the F-100, [F-150](), Bronco, and even the Econoline van. Now, the 2024 [Ford]() Bronco Sport Free Wheeling edition is bringing the funky sunburst pattern back. This new edition of the Bronco Sport is actually based on a one-off project vehicle Ford showed off back in 2021. According to Jason Hyde, Bronco Sport Marketing Manager, the response from fans was so overwhelming that it decided to make it a reality. [Trucks\_1979\_0001]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Like the originals, the Bronco Sport Free Wheeling edition has red, orange, and yellow stripes down its side, on its hood, and on its tailgate. It also gets gloss black and red wheels, a new silver grille finish, and matching patterns on the seats. The Free Wheeling package is purely aesthetic, with no mechanical changes to the baby Bronco, but it's a very fun one that accurately reimagines a classic theme. Despite lacking any unique mechanical upgrades, the Free Wheeling edition features the Bronco Sport Big Bend's standard equipment. That means a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque, which is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. It also gets MOLLE straps inside to secure all of your gear inside the cabin while venturing off the beaten path. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the 1970s, Ford released the Free Wheeling package to attract younger, fun-loving customers and the new one is designed to do the same. I'm not so sure '70s nostalgia is what younger buyers want but it is fun to see a car that looks like it's from a Bee Gees video sold in 2023. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()