The Ford Bronco Sport arrives with significant dashboard upgrades that enhance both functionality and driver experience across its lineup. The refreshed compact SUV introduces advanced digital instrumentation and sensor technology that varies depending on the trim level you select: Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, Outer Banks, or the off-road-focused Badlands.

Digital Revolution Across All Trims

The most notable upgrade is the introduction of a new 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display standard across all Bronco Sport trims. This configurable dashboard replaces traditional analog gauges, providing drivers with customizable information displays that adapt to driving conditions and selected G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) modes.

This digital cluster works in harmony with the newly enlarged 13.2-inch central infotainment touchscreen that features the latest Ford SYNC4 operating system. The system responds to smartphone-like gestures, including swipe and pinch-to-zoom functionality, making interaction intuitive for most drivers.

Base Sensors: Big Bend Trim

The entry-level Big Bend trim includes a comprehensive set of dashboard sensors and displays that form the foundation of the Bronco Sport technology package:

• Digital speedometer and tachometer
• Fuel level and engine temperature gauges
• Trip computer with distance to empty calculations
• Outside temperature display
• Compass
• G.O.A.T mode indicator (Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery)
• Tire pressure monitoring system with individual tire readouts
• Driver alert sensors for attention monitoring

The Big Bend also comes standard with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ technology, bringing an array of safety sensors that display warnings through the dashboard, including:

• Adaptive cruise control indicators
• Blind-spot monitoring alerts
• Lane departure warning notifications
• Pre-collision warning system
• Rear parking sensor proximity displays

Heritage and Free Wheeling Trims

Building on the Big Bend’s sensor package, the Heritage and Free Wheeling trims add distinctive dashboard displays with unique graphic themes that reflect their special edition status. The Heritage trim features retro-inspired digital gauge designs, while the Free Wheeling offers a more adventurous display theme.

Both trims include additional sensor functionality:

• Enhanced off-road data displays
• Additional G.O.A.T. mode indicators for Sand and Mud/Ruts
• Upgraded navigation integration with terrain mapping
• Enhanced voice control system sensors for improved command recognition

Outer Banks: Premium Sensor Suite

The Outer Banks trim elevates the dashboard experience with more refined display graphics and additional sensor technology:

• Auto-dimming interior sensors for the digital displays
• Ambient light sensors control the configurable interior lighting system
• Enhanced climate control sensors with automatic temperature adjustment
• Digital rearview camera display with higher resolution
• Additional drive information displays, including fuel economy history
• Wireless smartphone connectivity monitoring

Badlands: Maximum Off-Road Sensor Technology

The Badlands trim stands apart with specialized off-road-focused sensors and displays:

• Roll-angle indicator that provides real-time feedback on vehicle positioning
• Pitch angle sensor displaying front-to-back vehicle orientation
• Trail Control interface for off-road cruise control management
• All seven G.O.A.T. modes with specialized display graphics (adding Rock Crawl)
• Enhanced off-road navigation displays
• 360-degree camera system with trail view displays
• Wheel articulation monitoring
• Advanced 4×4 system status indicators showing power distribution

The Badlands also features the Trail Control system, essentially cruise control for off-roading, which maintains driver-selected speeds in both forward and reverse gears, displaying its status prominently in the instrument cluster.

Shared Technology Across All Trims

Regardless of trim level, all Bronco Sport models benefit from enhanced voice control systems that reduce the need for physical interaction with dashboard controls. The improved wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is visually represented through dedicated dashboard interface elements.

The Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package, now standard across the lineup, integrates seamlessly with the digital dashboard, providing visual and audible alerts from various safety sensors monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings.

Facts About the 2025 Bronco Sport Dashboard

1. The digital display changes its appearance based on which G.O.A.T. mode is selected, with unique graphics for each terrain type.

2. The roll-angle display in the Badlands trim is accurate within 0.1 degrees, providing professional-grade off-road positioning data.

3. Engineers developed specific lighting sensors to ensure the digital displays remain readable in extreme sunlight conditions common during off-road adventures.

4. The dashboard’s digital architecture is built on the same platform used in the Ford electric vehicle lineup, allowing for seamless software updates.

5. The voice control system can recognize over 80 specific commands related to dashboard functions and vehicle controls.

Questions and Answers About the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport 

Does the Bronco Sport have a fully digital dashboard?

• Yes, all trims feature a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 13.2-inch central touchscreen.

What is the G.O.A.T. mode indicator?

• The G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) mode indicator displays the currently active driving mode, with different modes available depending on the trim level.

Does the Bronco Sport dashboard display off-road angles?

• The Badlands trim displays roll and pitch angles, critical for technical off-road driving.

How does the dashboard change between driving modes?

• The digital display changes its appearance, colour scheme, and displayed information based on the selected driving mode.

Can the dashboard display tire pressure for individual tires?

• Yes, all trims feature a tire pressure monitoring system that shows readings for each tire.

Is wireless smartphone connectivity standard across all trims?

• Yes, all trims feature wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity with dashboard integration.

What safety sensors are displayed on the dashboard?

• The dashboard displays alerts from blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and pre-collision warning systems.

How large is the infotainment touchscreen?

• The latest model features a 13.2-inch touchscreen, which is larger than those of previous models.

Can the dashboard display off-road navigation?

• Yes, particularly in higher trims like Badlands, which includes specialized off-road navigation displays.

Does the dashboard provide feedback on the 4×4 system?

• Yes, especially in the Badlands trim, which shows real-time power distribution to all four wheels.