Ford Bronco Fuel Economy Horrible?

[@tharkun21280]

I have a 2022 Outer Banks (2.3L) with almost 42k miles. I cracked 27mpg for a brief time but have kept it in the neighborhood of 25.5 - 26.5 for the better part of a year. I live in the Pittsburgh area.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

That is excellent feul consumption for such a big vehicle and I appreciate that you confirmed 1 of my test run sections. Thank you very much

[@tharkun21280]

​@@Johnnyscarcarereviews You're welcome! I'm constantly ECO mode (unless I have to get out of a tight position) and use cruise control as much as humanly possible. It's definitely a disciplined behavior.

[@thegeneral388]

Hey Johnny,I’m getting 22.3 average. Around town and highway. Badlands 4 door non sas 2.7. Live at 8200 ft. Run 91 octane. Don’t have a heavy foot:). Most fun vehicle I’ve ever owned. Absolutely love it. Wouldn’t trade it for anything else. Waited 2 years to get it. Happy Trails

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Right on thegeneral. Thank you for the excellent feedback. I really appreciate it and I am sure the community does as well

[@kfrobertson]

Just picked a brand new 2023 (Nov build date) 2.7 big bend with Sasquatch and mid level. Coming over from a Wrangler JLUS 2.0t. So far, fuel economy is pretty much the same, but that’s using regular gas in the bronco vs premium in the wrangler. We also have a 2029 wrangler JLUS 3.6, and fuel economy is dead on the same. We have a soft top with a hard top ordered, but so far the wind noise isn’t that much worse then the wrangler with the factory hard top. The bronco does handle better on the highway and bends, and handles the bumps better. Love the blue color and the interior, it’s a lot more spacious than the wrangler. So far, so good.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you very much for the real world feedback and the comparison

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Would I assume correctly that you prefer Ford 2.7l twin turbo v6 low end ltrque over Jeeps 3.6l v6?

[@nurseaj1248]

I’m getting a consistent 20 Mpg while driving highway 100 miles round trip daily! 2022 OBX Sas 2.7 - 2 Door Bronco

[@SCJDW]

24.5 on my 160 mile round trip daily. Mostly 55 mph and under in my 2.3l manual badlands

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for the feedback

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for the real world feedback

[@WaterWalker16]

Love my 2023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks with 2.3 l. Did the 1 inch Zone level/lift, with BFG KO2 275/70/18. Getting 9.8 litres/100km on the highway and 10.9 litres/100 in town.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Love the liters per 100km feedback. Thank you very much

[@MrTazzy21]

@Johnnyscarcarereviews ok so on your tripometer, it shows 9.8 per 100km? And you're getting 10.9 in city? So you're getring about 600km to a full tank? 80L tank?

[@WaterWalker16]

@@MrTazzy21 When doing long distance highway driving my best tripometer has shown 673 km. But can honestly say it's typically in the 640 km range on the highway. I think the 4 door Bronco Outerbanks fuel tank capacity is 79.0 litres.

[@MrTazzy21]

@@WaterWalker16 what about city driving?

[@keithfitterer6899]

My 2022 big bend with the 2.3l and sas pkg gets between 18/19 mpg around town. Trips are around 20/21 mpg. Very happy with vehicle and will have it for a long time!👍👍👍👍👍

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Keith great information. Thank yoy for helping the community

[@Eman-kq6ee]

I have a 4dr big bend sas, i am getting 19.1. just orderd the K&n filter that should improve the MPG

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for the information and please keep us updated.

[@tharkun21280]

@@Eman-kq6ee Forgive my ignorance, but what's a K&n filter? Did I miss that in the video?

[@laddyaddy1963]

My Bronco 4 door 2.3 Sasquatch has exceeded every expectation. Avg 19.1 mpg over almost 3 years of ownership. Unless something significant happens it will be in my garage for a very very long time!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Awesome feedback. Thank you very much for the feedback.

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Best I’ve gotten on a trip was 21 mpg on mostly back roads. Around town I am averaging 17-18 mpg. 2023 two door Badlands, non sas with 2.7 engine. It’s a heavy vehicle but does use regular gas. Thanks for the info. 😎

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Awesome feedback. Thank you very much. It is very much appreciated.

[@alcotune]

My 22 Base with the 2.3l had 20mpg (11.7l/100km) on the sticker but i'm getting 22mpg (10.7l/100km) on the stock tires with a 50/50 city/hway mix. That rate drops to 18mpg with my winter/AT tires. I only use 87 octane gas but I usually drive in ECO mode.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Awesome feedback. Greatly appreciated. Some fuel brands with 93 octane were very much worth it during our Florida fuel test runs.

[@badbilly60]

hi,i like to look and compare.i like the style,i currently have a 2023 jeep renegade trailhawk which wont come in the US anymore, bums me out.anyway i have been surprized with the 1.3 4cyl turbo.i went to slc yesterday and new it would be an extreme test. 440 miles total, 80 mph across salt flats at 100+ degrees and it did good 24.8 mpg.had oil changed today at 3250 miles was down 1/2 qt and little dirty so i see changing oil more often to keep turbo happy plus having to use premium fuel.after saying all that i really like it.the bronco i think would fit me fine when the time comes.thank you

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for the feedback badbilly

[@f_ftactics7928]

Considering Bronco, if 2025 doesn't have 2.3L, then we might loose the MT option? 2.7L mpg is going to be even worse, I thought the Porsche Cayman CTS4.0 and M2(both owed before) mpg are bad enough, Bronco is beating them :)

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great info and yes losing manual very possible ans losing 2.7l very possible

[@MiguelTorres-qs6iz]

I have a 2024 outerbanks 2.7 sasquatch and i dont get good milage but i didnt get it for milage and i love it 😂

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

It's about smiles per gallon. So far my electric experience is no gallons but also low to no smiles. I prefer lots of smiles and lots of Gallons

[@CeKkIn088]

and the Badlands, no Sasquatch, four doors, 2.7L ???

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thankfully the comments section has done a great job of sharing their Broncos with there fuel economy. Rule of thumb I'd say for every 1 inch of lift and or tires we remove we save about 1 mpg.

[@Outsider.Reviews]

Well... I guess I need to put some money aside for next week since we are reviewing the Bronco Raptor R....😂

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Bronco Raptor R. Wow that is awesome! Co grats and I look forward to seeing the review

[@Outsider.Reviews]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews you should come up with your Bronco and we could do a joint review

[@geestang2662]

Why did you buy it, just to talk bad about it??. You should've have known

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

You clearly didn't watch the video.