Sasquatch is a real Ford factory off-road package, not a trim level and not a separate model. It can be added to multiple trims, and it changes more about how a Bronco actually performs off-road than most people realize before they compare the two side by side.
1. The tires are a full size bigger
Sasquatch-equipped Broncos run 35-inch tires on 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels. Non-Sasquatch Broncos typically run 33-inch tires or smaller depending on trim, on wheels that aren't beadlock-capable. That two-inch tire size difference is the most visible change and the one most owners notice first.
2. Beadlock-capable wheels only come with Sasquatch
Beadlock-capable wheels let you air down tires further for low-pressure off-road traction without the tire slipping off the bead. Non-Sasquatch wheels don't have this capability, which matters specifically for owners who regularly air down on sand, mud, or rock.
3. Sasquatch adds a front locking differential, not just rear
Every Sasquatch package includes electronic locking front and rear differentials. On non-Sasquatch Broncos, a locking rear differential is available depending on trim, but the front differential typically stays open. A locked front axle is what actually keeps you moving when one front wheel loses contact with the ground, which is a real and noticeable capability difference on technical terrain.
4. The final drive ratio is different
Sasquatch comes with a 4.7 final drive ratio, a numerically lower gear ratio built for low-speed crawling torque with the larger tires. Non-Sasquatch Broncos run a different, typically higher ratio suited to the smaller factory tire size. This is part of why a Sasquatch Bronco can still crawl confidently despite the bigger, heavier tires.
5. Suspension and ground clearance are genuinely upgraded
Sasquatch includes position-sensitive Bilstein shocks and a taller suspension setup, pushing ground clearance up to a reported 11.6 inches on some configurations. Non-Sasquatch Broncos use the standard suspension tune, with less clearance and a firmer, less trail-oriented ride character.
6. Fender flares are wider on Sasquatch
The larger 35-inch tires need more room to clear the body without rubbing, so Sasquatch Broncos come with high-clearance fender flares from the factory. Non-Sasquatch Broncos use the standard, narrower flares sized for their smaller factory tires.
7. Sasquatch costs real money, and the amount varies a lot by trim
Sasquatch pricing isn't fixed across the lineup. It costs meaningfully less on trims that already include some of the same hardware standard, and meaningfully more on trims starting from a more basic setup. On at least one special edition, Sasquatch comes standard at no upcharge at all. Don't assume a flat price without checking your specific trim and configuration.
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