Ford Brings Rally Trucks and Slammed ‘Stangs to SEMA
Heavily altered Broncos, F-150s, Mavericks—and EVs—find their way to Sin City.
Technically, Ford Motor Company pulled out of SEMA this year, following the likes of General Motors, Honda, and Hyundai in a move away from the long-held aftermarket auto show. But that doesn't mean Ford's vehicles are missing from the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center, given that Ford has released some of the most popular off-road SUVs and electric trucks of late. With the help of Ford, a number of aftermarket companies have built their ideal renditions of everything from Broncos and Mavericks to F-150 Lightnings and even a Mustang Mach-E GT.
If these SEMA builds have inspired you to start one of your own, you're in luck. Ford's partnership with these aftermarket manufacturers means that a number of the parts shown here will be available for purchase through Ford dealers or directly through the company's website. Spurred on by a 40% increase in OEM-sanctioned aftermarket parts sales, Ford said that supporting aftermarket parts and car customization is an increasing and important part of its business. Over one million factory-backed accessories sold for the Bronco doesn't hurt either.
With that in mind, here are some of the coolest Ford builds at SEMA. Be prepared for a lot of Broncos and the prerequisite lifted trucks.
A New York transplant hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Emmet White has a passion for anything that goes: cars, bicycles, planes, and motorcycles. After learning to ride at 17, Emmet worked in the motorcycle industry before joining Autoweek in 2022. The woes of alternate side parking have kept his fleet moderate, with a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and a 2003 Honda Nighthawk 750 street parked in his South Brooklyn community.
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