For the 2026 model year, the Ford Bronco gains a more flexible roof-configuration option — a “dual-top” setup that allows owners to have both a hard top and a soft top more readily available.
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For the 2026 model year, the Ford Bronco gains a more flexible roof-configuration option — a “dual-top” setup that allows owners to have both a hard top and a soft top more readily available. Ford Authority+1


What’s Changing​


  • Previously, multiple dual-top bundles existed, but for 2026 Ford appears to have streamlined to just one major dual-top option. Ford Authority+1
  • On four-door Bronco models, the dual-top option is listed as the “black soft top add-in” along with the hard top. https://www.ford.com/+1
  • Two-door models come standard with a hard top; four-door models come standard with a soft top, but any model can now opt for the dual-top setup. https://www.ford.com/
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Why It Matters​


This change gives Bronco buyers more flexibility. Instead of being locked into just a hard roof or just a soft roof, you can get the best of both worlds. Want rugged protection from the elements? Use the hard top. Want open-air freedom? Quickly switch to the soft top.
Streamlining down to a single dual-top option also simplifies ordering and reduces complexity for both the dealer and the customer.


Things to Watch / Considerations​


  • Availability: If you’re shopping for the dual-top option, be sure to check your trim and body style (2-door vs 4-door) because the standard roof differs depending on model.
  • Cost: While Ford hasn’t spelled out exact incremental pricing in this announcement, typically dual-top setups add cost beyond a single roof choice.
  • Fitment and compatibility: If you convert or switch roofs, ensure any cargo, accessory, or storage implications are understood (for example, soft top vs hard top insulation, noise, storage of components).
  • Resale/Value: Having dual-top flexibility could be a plus for resale, especially among buyers who value both rugged capability and open-air driving.
  • Real-world use: Soft tops often area-specific trade-off (ease of removal vs weather/noise protection). The dual-top setup gives you both, but you’ll want to understand how easy the swap really is in daily life.

Final Thoughts​


If you’ve been deciding between the hard-roof rugged look or the soft-top open-air vibe for the Bronco, the 2026 model makes that decision easier: you don’t necessarily have to choose. The new dual-top option gives you both, making the Bronco even more adaptable to varying driving moods and conditions.


If you like, I can look up the exact pricing for the dual-top option, which trims it’s compatible with, and when it enters production. Would you like me to dig into that?