
The iconic is coming back, but not just one. There will also be a smaller, more affordable crossover styled after its big SUV sibling that’s been labeled the “,” and a new trademark filing could suggest it’s actual name may be the Bronco Scout.
According to a trademark registered earlier this month, Ford has claimed the “Scout” and “Bronco Scout” nameplate, as first reported by . You can access the trademark by searching “Bronco Scout” on the .

Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is the , which was a competitor to (and predecessor of!) the original Ford Bronco. It’d be kind of dirty for Ford to steal the name for a slotted under the real Bronco all these years later.

Of course, use of the Scout name on a new Ford vehicle is all speculation at this point. While the registration of “Bronco Scout” makes it seem likely it has to do with the new Escape-sized crossover, Ford is also planning a , as well as a mysterious .
A Ford spokesperson responded to a request for comment from saying, “Trademark applications are intended to protect new phrases, designs or symbols but aren’t necessarily an indication of new business or product plans.” Sure.
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