In 1967, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin captured what’s widely considered to be the best evidence mankind currently has for the existence of Bigfoot in the form of a roughly-one-minute clip of the cryptid walking across the bank of a river in wilds of Northern California. Over the subsequent years, an increasing effort has been made to verify the existence of the bipedal, ape and human-like creature, though thus far this effort has been to no avail. In a bid to help verify and confirm its existence, the Ford Motor Company has built a specially-prepared one-off, off-road-ready Bronco dubbed the “Sasquatch Searcher SUV.”
Basics & Upgrades
Ford’s Sasquatch Searcher began life as a 2-door Bronco Badlands donor optioned with the Blue Oval’s available Sasquatch Package. With a factory lift kit, 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels shod in 35-inch mud-terrain tires, Dana electronic locking axles fore and aft, and flared fenders at all four corners, the Sasquatch Pack-equipped Bronco is already an extremely capable off-roader, though the Michigan marque has nonetheless opted to treat the one-off to a myriad of additional go-anywhere bits such as a roof-mounted light bar, steel bumpers and skid plates, hood-mounted light pods, and a forward- and rear-facing camera system. When not out hunting for Bigfoot, Ford’s Sasquatch Searcher has been designed to make resting and relaxing easier thanks to the inclusion of an attached fold-out awning and a set of custom camp chairs.
The Custom Camo Wrap
The entire vehicle has been cloaked in a custom camouflage wrap reminiscent of the Real Tree pattern. This livery wrap allows the 4×4 to seamlessly blend in with its surroundings, making it an ideal vehicle for discovering a certain bipedal cryptid — as well as making it a fantastic hunting rig. The exterior of this factory-backed one-off also boasts bespoke Sasquatch badges and custom puddle lights.
A Customized Cabin
Like its exterior, the inside of this factory-built one-off features custom upholstery. The interior of the Bronco Sasquatch Searcher has also been bestowed with custom sill plates and a unique console badge using the same logo as the exterior badges.
An EcoBoost Powertrain
At the heart of the Sasquatch Searcher is Ford’s tried-and-true turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four engine. Offering a towing capacity of up to 3,500lbs, the Bronco Badlands-based one-off puts down up to 300hp and 325ft-lbs of torque. It is, however, unclear if this one-off comes with the SUV’s available 10-speed automatic transmission or seven-speed manual gearbox.
The Clothing Capsule
Though only one person can win the SUV, Ford is still offering a little something for everyone else. Alongside the one-of-one SUV, Ford has also announced a limited edition Bronco Sasquatch Searcher apparel lineup. This includes t-shirts reading “Sasquatch Believer” that’s available in a hunter orange version of a forest camo variant that mirrors the one-off SUV’s custom wrap. There’s also a camo trucker hat that sports the build’s Sasquatch badge logos, camo wrap pattern, and a classic Bronco logo.
Spec Sheet
Class: Factory-Built One-Off SUV
Brand: Ford
Model: Sasquatch Searcher
Donor Vehicle: 2-Door Bronco Badlands
Engine: Turbocharged 2.3L Inline-Four
Power: 300HP & 325FT-LBs
Maximum Towing Capacity: 3,500LBs
Production: 1-of-1
Pricing & Availability
Unlike most factory-backed one-off builds — which aren’t made available to the public — the Sasquatch Searcher will be awarded to one lucky individual. Rather than merely running a traditional giveaway or sweepstakes, this one-of-one SUV requires interested parties to solve a plethora of puzzles and challenges using clues that Ford will be posting on its social media, on Reddit, and out in the real world in the form of posters and street signs found in “prime Sasquatch-tracking locations.” There’s also a phone number that entrants can text for additional clues. The first to successfully solve these clues will then be awarded the SUV.
Recap
2025 Ford Bronco Sasquatch Searcher
Ford has rolled out a factory-built one-off Bronco 4×4 engineered from the ground up to aid in the discovery of the fabled Bigfoot with the Blue Oval’s Sasquatch Searcher SUV.
