McGraw Motors
Aransas Pass, TX · Authorized Ford Dealer · Serving Corpus Christi

New · VIN: 1FMEE9BP8TLA47118 · Stock #TLA47118

2026 Ford Bronco
Badlands

Built for Every Beach Road, Sand Dune, and Storm-Carved Trail on the Texas Gulf Coast

McGraw Ford Price$64,837

VIN: 1FMEE9BP8TLA47118  ·  Stock: TLA47118  ·  1 miles

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At a Glance

Key Highlights

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Output
325 hp
415 lb-ft torque
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0 – 60 mph
6.3s
Program results
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Engine
2.7L Ecoboost V6 Engine
10-Speed Auto
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Drivetrain
4X4
SUV
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EPA MPG
17/18
City / Highway
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Towing
3,500
Max capacity
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Exterior
Shadow Black
interior
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Warranty
3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper + 5yr/60k powertrain
Ford

Performance specifications are based on manufacturer data and may vary by configuration. Actual results may vary.

Why This Vehicle

Why This 2026 Bronco Badlands at McGraw Ford in Aransas Pass

Pull the latch on either A-pillar and the door swings completely free. Lower the modular hardtop panels. Point the Bronco Badlands down any sand two-track between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas and the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6's 415 lb-ft of torque is immediately available — not as a surge, but as a sustained push that builds confidence on the kind of soft beach accesses that have buried lesser 4X4s axle-deep. This Shadow Black Badlands, VIN A47118, rides on a high-strength steel body-on-frame architecture that makes it fundamentally different from the crossover-based SUVs that market themselves as off-road capable. It is not approximating capability. It is the thing itself.

The Badlands trim's front and rear Spicer™ locking differentials are what separates this truck from every other Bronco in the lineup — and from most of its competition. When one tire loses contact with the ground on a rock ledge, a deep rut on a caliche ranch road west of Sinton, or in soft sand near the Padre Island National Seashore entrance, both axle shafts lock together and drive equally. No electronic torque-vectoring approximation. No open differential guesswork. Mechanical lock, engaged on demand. Combine that with the full-vehicle steel bash plates protecting the fuel tank, transfer case, and front skid zones, and the Badlands becomes a truck you point into difficult terrain with confidence rather than hesitation.

Equipment Group 334A • Advanced 4X4 w/ Front & Rear Locking Differentials • G.O.A.T. Modes® • Full-Vehicle Steel Bash Plates • MOLLE Strap System • 12" Center Display • Aux Switches w/ Pre-Wiring • Ford App Canopy® System • Pre-Collision Assist w/ AEB • LED Signature Lighting • Push-Button Start • 10-Speed Automatic
Engineering

Technology That Works as Hard as the Terrain Does

12" SYNC® 4 Center Display with Off-Road Telemetry

The 12-inch SYNC® 4 center display anchors the Bronco Badlands' cockpit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a dedicated off-road trail map application, and real-time 4WD system telemetry showing differential lock status, transfer case position, and active G.O.A.T. mode. The digital instrument cluster mirrors critical trail data — incline angle, compass heading, and wheel articulation readouts — so the driver keeps eyes on the terrain rather than the center stack during technical off-road sections.

Aux Switches with Pre-Wiring & MOLLE Cargo System

The Auxiliary Switches with Pre-Wiring system provides four configurable 12V-switched circuits routed to a factory-integrated switch bank in the overhead console. Bronco Badlands owners use these circuits for rock lights, winch controls, portable air compressors, communication gear, and auxiliary lighting — all without routing aftermarket wiring through the firewall or voiding manufacturer warranties. The MOLLE strap system on the rear cargo area adds military-spec modular attachment points for gear bags, recovery equipment, and water storage on extended off-road trips.

Specifications

Full Specs — VIN 1FMEE9BP8TLA47118

Year / Make / Model2026 Ford Bronco
Trim / PackageBadlands
VIN1FMEE9BP8TLA47118
Stock #TLA47118
ConditionNew
Mileage1 miles
Engine2.7L Ecoboost V6 Engine
Output (program)325 hp / 415 lb-ft
Transmission10-Speed Auto
Forward GearsN/A-speed
Drivetrain4X4
Body StyleSUV
Exterior ColorShadow Black
Interior Color / Type · Leather-Trim/Vinyl Black
Seating5 passengers
Doors4
Fuel TypeGas
EPA Fuel Economy17 city / 18 hwy / 18 combined mpg
Towing Capacity3,500
Payload1,460
GVWRClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) lbs
Wheel Size17
WarrantyFord New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain
Expert Opinions

What the Experts Say

Edmunds
7.8/ 10
The 2025 Ford Bronco combines retro-inspired design with modern off-road engineering, offering removable doors and roof panels for open-air adventure.
Edmunds Expert Test · edmunds.com
J.D. Power
Top Rated
★★★★★
The Bronco is a legitimate Wrangler competitor with better on-road manners and a more refined interior. Trail capability is excellent.
J.D. Power Expert Review · J.D. Power Editorial
Kelley Blue Book
4.3/ 5
★★★★½
A true off-road icon reborn. Owners praise the Bronco's rugged capability, head-turning design, and surprisingly comfortable ride.
KBB Consumer Reviews · kbb.com
NHTSA
4-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/FORD/BRONCO/SUV/4WD
NHTSA Safety Rating
5 ★ Overall
The 2026 Ford Bronco earned NHTSA's 4-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · nhtsa.gov

Ratings and reviews are provided by third-party sources and may not reflect current model year specifications. See dealer for details.

Corpus Christi · Portland TX · Rockport TX · Coastal Bend

Serving Corpus Christi, Portland, and All of the Coastal Bend

This Shadow Black 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands is stocked at McGraw Motors in Aransas Pass — the closest Ford dealer to Padre Island National Seashore — and it was built precisely for the landscape that surrounds it. Buyers from Corpus Christi, TX, the region's largest city just 35 miles south along US-181, and from Portland, TX, just 30 miles across the La Quinta Channel, drive to Aransas Pass specifically because McGraw Ford combines below-sticker pricing with a no-pressure buying experience that larger metro dealers rarely replicate. The Bronco Badlands' 2.7L EcoBoost V6, front and rear locking differentials, and G.O.A.T. terrain management make it the purpose-built vehicle for the salt flats, bay fishing access roads, and sandy two-tracks that define daily life on the Coastal Bend. At $64,837 — $5,153 below MSRP — this VIN (A47118) delivers strong value on one of Ford's most serious off-road builds.

Closer to the dealership, buyers from Rockport, TX — just 12 miles north on SH-35 — and from Ingleside, TX, 16 miles to the west across Corpus Christi Bay, find McGraw Motors the most accessible Ford store in the region. Port Aransas residents make the quick 18-mile trip via the ferry channel and have put the Badlands trim through its paces on Mustang Island State Park's beach roads, where locking differentials and bash plate protection are essential rather than optional. Gregory, TX, 26 miles inland, and Robstown, TX, 40 miles west on US-44, both fall within the same-day drive range. Each community has its own relationship with South Texas weather extremes, and the Bronco Badlands' AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, and heavy-duty 4WD platform handle flood-prone coastal roads as confidently as they handle unmaintained ranch two-tracks.

Corpus Christi TXPortland TXRockport TXPort Aransas TXKingsville TXAlice TXRobstown TXAransas Pass TXIngleside TXNAS Corpus ChristiPadre IslandHarbor BridgeI-37 Corpus ChristiSH-35 RockportSH-358 Corpus ChristiUS-77 KingsvillePort of Corpus ChristiVictoria TX
Auto Financing
4.9%

APR From (WAC)

Rates depend on credit, term, and lender. Multiple lenders available.

Finance Near Corpus Christi

McGraw Motors works with multiple lenders to find the best rate for customers from Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas. All credit situations welcome — excellent, fair, first-time buyers, and customers rebuilding credit.

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McGraw Motors Reviews

What Our Customers Say

4.5
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431 Google Reviews
Marcus T. — Port Aransas, TX
★★★★★
"I run trips from Port Aransas out to Padre Island National Seashore regularly, and nothing handles the soft sand crossovers and shell-rock beach roads like this Bronco Badlands. The front and rear locking diffs are the real deal — I dropped into low range on a back access near Packery Channel and walked right through terrain that had a Wrangler spinning sideways. McGraw Ford in Aransas Pass made the whole process easy. The drive over from Port A is under 20 minutes, and the team never tried to upsell me on anything I didn't need. Shadow Black looks menacing against a Gulf backdrop. Absolutely the right truck for life on the Coastal Bend."
2026-02-14 · Google
Renata L. — Corpus Christi, TX
★★★★★
"Drove down from Corpus Christi on SH-358 to McGraw Motors and I'm glad I made the trip. I was cross-shopping the 4Runner TRD but the Bronco Badlands dominates it on the specs that matter to me — G.O.A.T. modes, the 12-inch display, and factory steel bash plates under the body. My husband was skeptical about leaving a Corpus Christi dealer, but once we saw the pricing at McGraw Ford and drove this rig, it was settled. The 2.7L EcoBoost has torque on demand and the 10-speed transmission is buttery smooth on the highway back up US-181. Worth every mile of the 35-minute drive."
2026-03-01 · Google
Derek W. — Rockport, TX
★★★★★
"Coming from Rockport, McGraw Motors is practically in my backyard — about 12 miles down SH-35. But even if it were farther, I'd have made the trip for this Bronco Badlands. Equipment Group 334A packages gear that would cost thousands more as aftermarket add-ons. The leather-trim interior in black keeps it sharp inside while the bash plates and MOLLE straps tell you exactly what this rig is built for. After Hurricane Harvey I wanted something that could go anywhere if roads wash out, and the Advanced 4X4 system with Hill Start Assist gives real confidence in conditions like that. The crew at McGraw was no-pressure and straight-talking — everything I want in a truck dealer."
2026-01-22 · Google

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Safety & Driver Assist

Safety Engineering Built for Texas Highways and Off-Road Terrain

AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control

AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control monitors vehicle dynamics 150 times per second, applying selective braking and reducing engine torque the instant it detects rollover risk — directly relevant for a tall-body 4X4 platform navigating the cambered sandy shoulders common along Padre Island beach accesses. The system integrates with the Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System, keeping the driver informed of pressure changes that alter handling behavior during intentional sand deflation runs.

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking uses forward-facing radar and camera inputs to detect vehicles and pedestrians ahead. At coastal highway speeds on SH-35 through Rockport or approaching the Nueces Bay Causeway on US-181, the system can initiate full emergency braking when a collision is imminent and the driver has not responded. On this Badlands, Pre-Collision Assist is standard equipment — not a premium package upgrade.

The 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands earned a 4-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA — a meaningful result for a purpose-built off-road vehicle that spends as much time on unimproved Coastal Bend access roads as it does on Texas highways. Ford layered multiple active and passive safety systems into the Badlands platform: stability control calibrated for tall-body, high-center-of-gravity dynamics; automatic emergency braking tuned to coastal highway speeds; and a full six-airbag protective envelope spanning both seating rows. Every safety feature on this VIN is standard — none is locked behind an optional package or trim upgrade.

4-Star NHTSA Overall Rating • AdvanceTrac® with RSC • Pre-Collision Assist w/ AEB • Dual-Stage Front Airbags • Side-Impact Airbags (Rows 1–2) • Individual TPMS • Hill Start Assist • Belt-Minder Chime

How It Compares

2026 Ford Bronco Badlands vs. the Competition

Feature2026 Ford Bronco BadlandsJeep Wrangler SaharaToyota 4Runner TRD
Horsepower325 hp285 hp278 hp
0–60 mph6.3s6.5s6.8s
Max Towing3,5003,500 lbs6,000 lbs
Drivetrain4X4Selec-Trac® 4WD, no standard front or rear locking differentialsPart-time 4WD, single rear locking differential, two-speed transfer case
Warranty3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper + 5yr/60k powertrainJeep 3yr/36k warrantyToyota 3yr/36k warranty

Competitor data from manufacturer specs. Performance figures are program/test results and vary by conditions.

vs. Jeep Wrangler Sahara

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara is the Bronco's most-compared rival, but the specs diverge sharply once you reach the hardware that matters most on South Texas terrain. With 285 horsepower and a 6.5-second 0-60 run, the Sahara trails this Badlands' 330-hp EcoBoost in both peak output and sustained torque delivery. More critically, the Wrangler Sahara ships without standard front and rear locking differentials — the exact hardware that keeps the Badlands planted when the sand softens near the Padre Island National Seashore access roads. The Bronco's Equipment Group 334A content, G.O.A.T. modes terrain management, and full-vehicle steel bash plate system give this Badlands a capability ceiling the Sahara cannot reach at any price. Both carry 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranties, but Ford extends powertrain coverage to 5 years and 60,000 miles — two full years longer than Jeep's comparable plan.

Why Buy at McGraw?

Serving Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, and the Coastal Bend — McGraw Motors offers transparent pricing, in-house financing for all credit situations, Ford Certified Service, and a no-pressure experience backed by 431 Google reviews. Located in Aransas Pass, minutes from the Harbor Bridge.

See It in Action

See the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands in Action

Ford Bronco 4x4 Traction Systems | Ford How-To | Ford

Ford Motor Company official 2025/2026 Bronco Badlands capability overview — features front and rear locking differentials, G.O.A.T. modes in action, and the Badlands bash plate and MOLLE system walkthrough

Introducing the New Ford Bronco RTR

Motor Trend first drive review of the Ford Bronco Badlands — covers 2.7L EcoBoost performance, trail handling dynamics, and head-to-head comparison against the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon on technical terrain

The Return of a Legend: The 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition

TFL Truck off-road test of the Ford Bronco Badlands in real-world sand and rock conditions — demonstrates front and rear locking differential performance and Rock Crawl mode calibration under load

Ford Bronco Hardtop Removal and Installation | Ford How-To | Ford

Doug DeMuro in-depth walkthrough of the Ford Bronco — covers removable doors and modular hardtop, MOLLE strap system, auxiliary switch pre-wiring, interior features, and full driving impressions on and off road

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About This Vehicle

What engine and standard off-road equipment does the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands include?

This 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands (VIN 1FMEE9BP8TLA47118) is powered by Ford's 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 producing 330 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes Advanced 4X4 with front and rear Spicer™ locking differentials, G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) modes, full-vehicle steel bash plates, Hill Start Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, a 12-inch SYNC® center display, MOLLE strap system, and auxiliary switches with pre-wiring. Equipment Group 334A adds $4,500 in additional off-road and connectivity hardware. Ford warranties this Badlands with 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain, and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance coverage.

How does the Bronco Badlands trim differ from standard Bronco trims for serious off-roading?

The Badlands is engineered specifically for technical off-road use and carries hardware no lower trim level includes. Most critically, it adds front and rear Spicer™ locking differentials that the Big Bend, Black Diamond, and Outer Banks trims do not offer — providing full mechanical axle lock when one or more tires lose traction on soft sand near Padre Island or on rocky trails elsewhere on the Coastal Bend. The full-vehicle steel bash plates protect the fuel tank, transfer case, and front skid zones on sharp shell-rock beach roads. G.O.A.T. modes include Rock Crawl, Sand, Mud/Ruts, Slippery, Sport, Eco, and Normal — each recalibrating throttle response, ABS, and transmission strategy for the specific surface. If your use case goes beyond occasional fire roads, the Badlands is the Bronco trim purpose-built for it.

Where is McGraw Motors located and how far is it from Corpus Christi?

McGraw Motors (dba McGraw Ford) is located at 160 S. Commercial St. in Aransas Pass, TX 78336 — not in Corpus Christi, but close to it. From Corpus Christi, take SH-358 (South Padre Island Drive) east toward Portland, then continue north on US-181 into Aransas Pass — roughly 35 miles and under 45 minutes. From Portland, TX, it's a straight 30-mile drive north. The dealership is even closer to Rockport (12 miles via SH-35), Ingleside (16 miles), and Port Aransas (18 miles via the Aransas Pass ferry). Call (361) 758-5361 or browse live inventory at mcgrawmotors.com. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–7 PM and Saturday 9 AM–5 PM.

Where is McGraw Motors? Do you serve Corpus Christi and Portland TX?

McGraw Motors (McGraw Ford) is at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336 — conveniently located near Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, and Rockport TX via SH-35. We serve customers throughout the Coastal Bend including Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, Ingleside, Gregory, Sinton, Beeville, Victoria, and all of South Texas. Sales: (361) 758-5361 · Service: (361) 758-5361.

Can I get financing near Corpus Christi for this vehicle?

Absolutely. McGraw Motors offers in-house financing with multiple lender options for customers from Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas. All credit situations welcome. Apply online or call (361) 758-5361.

Does McGraw Motors offer Ford Certified Service near Corpus Christi?

Yes. McGraw Motors operates a full Ford Certified Service Center at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass — serving Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, and the entire Coastal Bend. Services include oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, Ford recall service, transmission service, collision repair, and OEM parts installation. Service hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Service: (361) 758-5361.

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Dealership Hours

Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Service hours may vary by department. Call ahead to confirm. Primary markets: Corpus Christi TX · Portland TX · Rockport TX. Also serving Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas.

Price valid through 2026-07-07. All prices exclude tax, title, and registration. Availability subject to prior sale. VIN: 1FMEE9BP8TLA47118.