What You Need to Know About the Thrilling New Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition

The 2025 Ford Bronco has a very different trim lineup from the 2024 model year, with some trims returning after being on hiatus (Base), some trims bowing out (Wildtrak), and some all-new packages making their debut (Free Wheeling). Today, we’re going to focus on a new premium trim for the Bronco: the Stroppe Special Edition. This trim has a lot to offer drivers, especially those who are long-time fans of the Ford brand and enjoy retro styling paired with cutting-edge modern features.

A Name That Celebrates an Off-Road Racing Legend

Before we dive into the details of the modern Stroppe Special Edition, let’s take a quick detour through history to see where its inspiration came from. That’s not too hard to do since it’s right in the name. Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famer Bill Stroppe started his interest in motorsports early, building and racing small cars along dry lake beds in California while he was still a high school student. As he got older, he started to build and modify bigger vehicles for bigger races. In the 1960s, he started modifying and racing Ford Broncos.

Over the following years, Stroppe’s Broncos claimed victory at some big off-road racing events. A first-place finish in the 1969 Baja 1000 made the Bronco the first-ever stock 4×4 to win the race, and it remains the only one to ever do so at the time of writing. This victory wasn’t a one-off by any stretch — a Stroppe Bronco also won the 1971 Baja NORRA Mexican 1000, maintaining a lead throughout the long race and setting a new course record.

In a career that spanned as long as Stroppe’s and included a variety of interesting achievements, from building and driving hydroplanes to building cars for the likes of George Harrison and Steve McQueen, it’s notable that his Baja-racing Broncos are often seen as his crown jewel. When Stroppe passed away at the age of 76 in 1995, the LA Times noted that his “big Broncos […] were legendary in off-road racing.” To have his name attached to a Bronco once again three decades later is a fitting tribute to his legacy.

The 2025 Bronco Stroppe Special Edition

To make a modern Bronco that lives up to this legacy, Ford knew that they would have to pull out all the stops and make this edition a truly premium trim. The automaker has done just that, pairing a classic Bronco aesthetic with a serious array of off-road equipment. Modern off-road racers and adventurers are sure to be happy with the results. And because this trim is being offered straight from the factory, they won’t have to visit a specialty garage in order to get a Bronco worthy of the Stroppe name.

The special edition is only available as a two-door model, paying tribute to the name’s heritage and avoiding extra weight on a vehicle that’s built for high-speed thrills. Those thrills come courtesy of a 330-horsepower 2.7L V-6 engine, which comes standard on the trim. To help you handle the uneven surfaces of off-road terrain, the Stroppe comes equipped with Fox Internal Bypass Dampers, a stabilizer bar disconnect, a high-performance off-road tuned suspension, and 35-inch Goodyear Territory RT tires.

Ford has made the Bronco’s 12-inch digital gauge cluster a standard feature for the 2025 model year, so every trim (including this one, of course) can view vital information in vivid detail right behind the wheel. This includes dedicated animation for each of Ford’s G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) modes, so you can clearly see at a glance whether you’re in Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, or Sand/Snow mode on any Bronco. As a premium trim, the Stroppe Special Edition also has a few additional modes: Mud/Ruts for tackling deep mud, Rock Crawl for climbing over boulders, and Baja for letting loose over loose terrain and sand, truly harkening back to the desert races that launched the Bronco into fame decades ago.

Finally, any special edition vehicle worth its salt needs to dress to impress with a unique sense of style. This trim delivers a distinct tri-color exterior: an Atlas Blue roof, Oxford White stripe, and Code Orange body. That last color is a big deal: this is the first time Ford has made use of it on any trim other than a Raptor, which speaks to the Stroppe’s performance chops. Up front, a matte black hood serves a practical purpose: keeping sunlight from causing glare, whether you’re driving through the Baja desert, or exploring mountain trails closer to home. Similarly functional are the unique removable side steps that feature integrated rock rails to help you stay safe while off-roading.

Step inside, and you’ll find exclusive badging that lets you know that you’re inside a special vehicle. In addition, there’s a bright white instrument mid-panel and Code Orange stitching and other accents throughout, giving the cabin a unique color scheme that projects its adventurous personality. The blend of retro elements with modern tech is most pronounced in the interior design, and it comes together nicely into a singular experience that’s truly like no other.

Who Should Consider This Trim?

You don’t have to be a history buff to appreciate the Bronco Stroppe Special Edition. If you’re looking to do some serious off-roading in your Bronco, you’ll appreciate this trim’s array of standard equipment. It’s the most capable Bronco you can get without upgrading all the way to the fully loaded Raptor trim, and that’s nothing to sneeze at. Its unique styling is also sure to appeal to plenty of drivers, whether they fully understand the era it’s evoking or not. There’s a reason this color combo was put together in the first place, and it looks just as good today as it did in the 1970s. Put that all together, and you’ll find that this trim is a good fit for off-road enthusiasts, fans of Ford racing history, and anyone looking for a premium SUV that can handle some adventure.

Adventure Seekers Need to Check Out the Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition

If you really want to know for sure whether the Bronco Stroppe Edition is the right vehicle for you, it’s time to come visit us here at DePaula Ford. Our friendly sales team can answer any questions you have about any trim in particular and the Bronco family of vehicles in general. You can browse our current inventory to see the Bronco up close and compare how the different trims look and feel for yourself. Once you’ve narrowed down your options to your favorites, you can get behind the wheel for a test drive and really experience what it’s like to harness the power of a Bronco.

We appreciate all of the love that’s gone into the design of the new Stroppe Edition, and we’re excited to show it to you. But at the end of the day, we know this trim won’t be the right fit for every driver. So don’t worry if this exact trim isn’t right for your needs—we’ll do everything we can to help you find a model that checks every box on your wishlist and can satisfy you not just today but for years to come. Swing by today and see what a difference it makes to work with a dealership that truly puts your needs first every step of the way.