Eco vs Standard mode does it effect MPGs - Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch

Today we are testing the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands fuel economy.
Dave and Kelly wanted to know if the Eco mode made a difference in the Bronco's miles per gallon vs the Normal mode. Using the channels 40.3 mile loop they set out keeping as close to the listed speed limits as possible.
The Ford Bronco isnt built to be a leader in the MPG game but we were surprised with the results.
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[@ronnieroberts3167]

I'm getting 0MPG...due to the fact I still haven't gotten mine.

[@2006lexusis250]

Still waiting for mine, too. Are we still having issues with microchips?

[@Pb_Slinger]

I’m getting 19.6 right now in my Wildtrak Sas with it on Normal. The 2.7ltr is fantastic.

[@jonathanfaulds9645]

I just did the same test, driving to down state Michigan in my 2dr sasquatch. i drove a little over 200 miles in eco mode and the trip back in normal mode. At 76 mph on cruise. And only got 16.4 mph both ways.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great content as always. I'm blown away and impressed. Lots of hills and winter here so 15.1mpg on the Sasquatch...oh and my heavy foot. It's 15.1mpg but I'm having a blast!. On 34 inch Badlands gas is not thst much better. Both are 2.7l v6 with heavy foot average speed 35mpg

[@georgia_flyfisher2200]

Just received mine. Same build, hardtop with 171 miles on it. Best so far is 16 MPG.

[@alhutcheson]

I have a OBX SAS; I have not seen anything over 16.5

[@ilovedrpepper1195]

that is exciting to hear. very impressive. Im still waiting to get a vin on my Badlands squatch... it will be worth the wait

[@AllTerrainNation]

I wouldn’t call it normal results lol but keep the speed under 65 and it’s possible

[@chriscozart0620]

Thanks for the video and overall content. In my personal experience, the eco. vs. normal vs. sport doesn't seem to have a large spread in difference with fuel consumption (if any at all), but for me, it's more about driving feel. Specifically, responsiveness to throttle, shift points and all around "smoothness" of how the vehicle behaves to throttle input. Coming from a larger more boat like Expedition I found that the sport mode is a bit jerky but still fun between stop lights and I tend to default to the eco mode for overall smoothness for me and my passengers. Enjoy the day!

[@AllTerrainNation]

I would agree.. Eco mellows how the pedal feel

[@jerrybaker9502]

@@AllTerrainNation with the manual I have found zero difference in MPG between ECO and normal.

[@socalrenegal9409]

Personally the eco mode around town was great and the cut off mode was super responsive. I saved a lot of gas.

[@lotsatrix]

I just think the model Mach 5 in the background is AWESOME! Go, Speed Racer, go!!

[@BR-il9vl]

Trivia question: what was the name of the SR pet ??

[@lotsatrix]

@@BR-il9vl do you mean Chim-Chim. If you are going to ask a trivia question, at least try to make it a challenge.

[@tonyg4546]

I have a 2021badlands bronco and have added the sasquatch 35's to my non sasquatch badland bronco, and i live in the western part of Washington state or as i like to call it the state of confusion!!! And drive primarily highway back and forth to work an 80-mile round trip a day an average 14.9 mpg.....America!🇺🇲

[@KIckAssPinball]

I have 2 Broncos and both are 2023's. We get 15! that all folks!!

[@jameswalker7420]

I have a big bend 2024 manual. I drive gently. So far after 3000 miles of driving in normal mode with 87 octane Im getting 22mpg. Im guessing its my gentle driving style. I have the auto shut-off feature turned off because i don't like it. I just do it manually if im at a light i know will be long.

[@lexbarton3196]

2022 4d badlands Sasquatch 2.7 45 mile mostly 74 mph 16.6 mpg 1100 miles on bronco reg mode

[@boward6686]

I have outer banks four-door 2.7 with Sasquatch and we average 16.7 miles per gallon on average! City and country driving is 95% of what we do! I do not think that is bad at all in normal mode ! But my 2021 F150 with the 2.7 engine averages 18.7 miles per gallon with the same driving !!

[@scottdaytonhunn]

How about 80 miles in Sport mode (that 4A will tax your mileage). My 2DR 2.7 will get up and go. Drafting behind a semi and at 70 MPH I can get close to 20 MPG (in Normal). Someone told me that Eco mode is best for city driving.

[@1AXMRDR]

I'm getting 18 with the 6 cylinder so far.

[@mikeparrett]

Hey Dave love your videos been watching them ever since I placed my order for a Bronco back in February last year. Just picked up my Bronco about a week and a half ago it's a badlands with Sasquatch cactus Gray. Have a topic you may want to touch on. There's a pretty major issue with having a light bar mounted on the roof with a soft top. If you do not have the light bar mounted high enough it causes an effect called the von karman effect which creates a cyclone on top of the roof and causes the roof to flap violently. Check it out there's some threads on Bronco 6G just thought it might be something you're interested in I've tried many different brackets evidently the only bracket that will work is from Ford which puts the light bar almost 8 in above the roof which looks kind of ridiculous.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Thank you for watching the channel! Yep Ive been watching people take issue with the way the lightbar disrupts the air across the soft tops. I will write this down and see what we can do to discuss it - drb

[@ilovecars2978]

In ECO mode, is there cylinder deactivation involved, or is it just throttle response? I ask because cylinder deactivation will prematurely wear out the engine due to uneven heat distribution.

[@AllTerrainNation]

It’s all computer controlled throttle and shifting adjustment

[@2006lexusis250]

I’m also surprised to see such high numbers. Maybe Ford said 18 mpg so anything above that is extra cookies. 👌🏾 I’d say less if I was Ford just so everyone would think they’re getting better than advertised! Can’t wait to see your mods! Tennessee has much better weather than Washington State by the way.

[@AllTerrainNation]

We wouldn't except these numbers normally. The drive kept the Bronco under 60 MPG the whole time which lead to the 21s. I wanted to see if Eco made a difference and it did lol..

[@stephanief0wler]

Good #s , I leave my Bronco in normal mode so I'm glad to see the eco doesn't really help mpgs

[@lotsatrix]

I have a 2022, Badlands, manual transmission. I’m getting 19 mpg.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Nice!

[@SeaSkrBronco]

Wow really interesting... I've had my badlands V6 non sasaquatch averaging 18mpg so far in the city in Normal mode. I do have stop and go hitting the mpg but my older car got 23 in city so I'll take my bronco for sure.

[@grayghost1423]

Wouldn't the interstate be a better test? Mines new, 600ish miles, and ive seen 21 on the computer, i haven't checked it yet in math, miles divided by gallons. With a lot of start and stop, 18. But idling can change that drastically. Its not the most aerodynamic vehicle either so a head wind can effect mileage.

[@thackerj1]

I've been rolling 16.5 mpg which is closely the same as my transit passenger van. I love this bronco. Didn't know it had an eco mode with other car brands eco meant sucks to drive with little improvement in mpg. This might be different?

[@adrianalcoser9959]

Eco mode is always better for me driving in the city but high way it’s about the same for me ( for bronco big bend Sasquatch package )

[@caflet2009]

It would be nice to know how an Outer Banks or Big Bend, which I think are specced with more road friendly tires, would compare to this

[@breaddrinker]

Very interesting.. Premium gas? Hearing such a huge range of numbers from the same vehicle. Still waiting on mine, but I'd be thrilled to get that.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Yes Premium fuel..

[@jeffreybabb277]

Thanks for the video. The mileage di surprise me a little.

[@CalebWhitter]

Wow that’s pretty impressive. Eco makes sense around town but I’ve always felt it actually hurts you on the highway in terms of MPG.

[@AllTerrainNation]

We did not expect those numbers for either trip

[@51AB]

On the highway in top gear all the modes are the same. Unless there are a lot of hills.

[@maddawgjones]

I hit 22mpg on a 600 mile trip back from Miami to Atlanta

[@maddawgjones]

Also stock badlands on 33s with 4.46 rear end

[@ilovecars2978]

I tend to average 18.3 combined. This is in a 2 door, sas, Wildtrak.

[@jaya1000]

This vehicle needs a hybrid 2.3L. If they put one in the ranger I expect it to be in the bronco next. 16mpg is just inconvenient

[@Beastmann3d]

I'm averaging 19.5 in my 2dr Sas Badlands driving city/hwy speed limits

[@Aurongel]

I feel like my Outer Banks is gaslighting me with the fuel economy it's reporting. Non-sasquatch, 2.3L EcoBoost, Automatic Trans, no lift, stock street tires and a soft top. I'm averaging 17.7mpg every time I do the drive from Austin TX to Sunrise Beach TX which is a decent hour long drive with a steady 65mph cruise control for most of the way.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Yeah I feel like you should be in the 20s

[@omnipotentillan3848]

2021 First batch vin and still no bronco, ice mountain 🏔 has swallowed my bronco 🐎 no gas mileage to compare on this side, just an empty driveway and a broken heart 💔.

[@AllTerrainNation]

:-(

[@MrGuybmx1995]

Blackdiamond sas I averaged 15mpg for the 1500 miles I have put on it

[@TugHillGuy]

Just curious, did you cross-check the computer's numbers by dividing miles traveled by gallons used? 21+ mpg is great for a Sasquatch Badlands, imo! That's probably the heaviest configuration you can get in a regular Bronco. This has me wondering what kind of mileage the Bronco Raptor will get. It is heavier still and comes with 37s and the 3L twin-turbo V6.

[@AllTerrainNation]

We did not do the math on this one. The point here was more showing if the ECO made a difference vs standard mode. The MPGs were gained by keeping the Bronco under 60 mph during the trip. For our test the trip computer worked. We have a MPG test driving to Florida and back to Nashville

[@downlowperformanceinc4860]

I tried eco on the highway for 800 klms. Then standard on the way back. Not much of a difference.

[@fred993a]

Dave - your results are crazy! Do some research with FORD and try again!

[@AllTerrainNation]

I know these results are nuts.. speed had everything to do with it. The test was more about eco vs standard settings

[@craiglamb9029]

65-70mph on the highway is where it's at for jeeps, broncos, fj cruisers, boxy off road vehicle that have larger tires, bigger engine and/or are just aerodynamically disadvantaged. Anything over 65-70mph, and fuel economy just drops off a cliff. The extra air pressure at higher speeds really takes a toll on the high drag coefficients, increased mass and higher frictional drag and mass of the bigger tires, of these vehicles. Slow it down and you'll save alot of fuel in these vehicles. Save the speed for if you really need to get somewhere or you just want to have a lil fun. 65-70mph everywhere else. Lol

[@Racketeerof89]

Haha was that the Kroger off of Church street? I used to live like 1 min away. Just got badlands and saw this video.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Yep we live in the area

[@Racketeerof89]

@AllTerrainNation very cool. Do you happen to know any easier/wider 4x4 trails near us? I have been to Turkey Bay OHV with side by sides. They have 4x4 trails.. not sure about other places.

[@AllTerrainNation]

@@Racketeerof89 we just came back from Windrock.. Woolys is a local place but we haven’t been there in a few years.

[@haroldbanks5388]

Did you use regular gas or high test on your trip

[@AllTerrainNation]

We only use high grade

[@51AB]

ECO mode is the same as all the others on a long run. Once in high gear there is no benefit.

[@gods_country_overland]

What fuel grade you using daily?

[@AllTerrainNation]

91 or better

[@ryanfreudenrich4436]

I’m getting 14 mpg. Driving 75mph on highway

[@ryanfreudenrich4436]

I have the 2.3 badlands Sasquatch

[@DR.Detroit11]

I am getting great gas mileage in mine.

[@AllTerrainNation]

I bet you are right now

[@DR.Detroit11]

@@AllTerrainNation getting better gas mileage than a electric vehicle.

[@joenelson]

My Bronco is sitting on Ice Mountain and is currently not scheduled for delivery until May 15th. Pour one out for me.

[@kari5760]

@Joe ours too😢

[@AllTerrainNation]

Aww man.. Sadly you are one step closer but not where you want to be.. Spring is coming and what a great time for a Bronco though

[@kari5760]

@@AllTerrainNation yes! Thanks for the encouragement. ☺️

[@kimberlydodder8198]

15.7 is my best in my badlands sasquatch. Yikes