What Happened To The Monster Truck-Inspired Ford

Following the recalls and out of concern for potential lawsuits, Ford bought back a large number of Bigfoot Cruisers and stripped them for parts. It’s not clear how many of the original Bigfoot Cruisers this buyback accounts for. Additionally, the package wasn’t only sold pre-assembled – collectors believe as many as 600 Ford trucks were sent in for aftermarket installations of the Bigfoot package, which may not have been returned in the recall or buyback.

Because of this confusing process, nobody is completely sure how many authentic Bigfoot Cruisers are still floating around. This, in turn, has made the vehicle a highly sought-after collector’s item. Whenever one goes up for sale, it’s usually for at least $10,000, though pristine models have sold at auction for as much as $70,000.

The Bigfoot Cruiser was a very cool idea, and given Bigfoot’s origins as a Ford vehicle, the connection made sense on paper. Unfortunately, it wasn’t such a great idea to put a monster truck in the hands of an average driver, even if it was a paired-down one. This may be why, in 1994, Ford opted for a much simpler Bigfoot collab, merely adding a nifty logo and Bigfoot-inspired paint job.