Road Trip Test Drive! 2021 Ford Bronco 2-Door

[@rw0037]

I don't like that so many people want the Bronco to be an ultra-refined GT touring commuter, with a quiet interior and a more relaxed and numbed driving experience. This is supposed to be an enthusiast platform, which SHOULD feel a little raw and unrefined, with the manual transmission, removeable doors and tops, a lift and 35 inch AT tires from the factory. You don't buy a Harley and complain about the exhaust noise, you don't buy a Shelby GT350R and complain about the stiff suspension. Ford has about a dozen other models if all you want is comfortable highway commuter with awd for bad weather. I wish people would stop demanding the few enthusiast cars left on the market all be designed for soccer mom duty.

[@johnnnewmex]

Sure but the rawness is essentially the weak point of the Wrangler. I would not expect great highway manners but decreased cabin noise is nice on any vehicle for any purpose. Not to mention constant cabin noise can make a trip feel more exhausting. For $70k ... I'd like some very sophisticated noise barriers😉 ... because highway driving is going to happen at some point.

[@shazmodeus2795]

Jill, "this wind noise is terrible, I wouldn't be able to hear my passenger in the front seat" Ford, "We've got the all new 'Helicopter Pilot Headset/Mic Pack' now available for Bronco owners, just $499!"

[@gsc01972]

You guys took the smallest person to make the bronco...Huge!! That's funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@mawage666]

Just got my 22' 2 door base manual hard top (non Sasquatch) with roof rails 8 days ago. I got the same exact fuel mileage with the 2.3L engine. However there is hardly any significant wind noise with mine. I was actually quite impressed at how good the sound deadening headliner works. The reverse camera is extremely low quality and I am getting a totally upgraded sound system this Saturday. Other than the disappointing highway mileage and crappy reverse camera and sound system, I absolutely love love love this vehicle! If I wanted great mileage I would have bought a Honda Civic lol.

[@Johnny_Bee]

I had no idea the hardtop had that much wind noise, I dont think I could commute with that daily. I have a lifted truck on true 35's and it's not bad at all on road trips.

[@jillciminillo]

I'm hopeful this was a pre-production issue. This was literally the worst road/wind noise I've ever heard.

[@garyeckler2425]

You're going to get more noise because of your tires that are included Sachquach option.

[@alexanderziehler8174]

Glad to see someone actually show us what cargo can hold. Thanks.

[@dennisrodriguez1012]

As I always say “there are bronco owners and then there are bronco drivers”

[@Vaejovis357]

Our 2023 2-door V- 6 Bronco has very little wind noise and gets 22-23 mpg on the highway. No cruise control issues either. So, maybe Ford watches your videos.

[@Adventure_blac]

🧢

[@KansasRocker]

Jill, I just love your practical approach to performing these reviews. The perspective you provide is so valuable. Thank you!

[@jillciminillo]

Thank you.

[@thepiratepenguin_]

I love the little hop to close the rear window.

[@kylehamm7287]

I LOVE that you did this in a 2 door. Fantastic and I’d love to see more real world travel videos 👍

[@akendon7260]

Everyone loves the 2-door.

[@BK-ju6rb]

Her test sample size (1) and mine (1) don’t match as far as noise results. My 2 door Bronco is no louder than a hardtop SUV inside. Must be the tires.

[@mikerollins3930]

Good, practical review. Even the weekend warriors typically do 90% of their driving in the road. I've driven a 2 door Jeep Wrangler (soft top) with same sized tires and the road noise was awful. Anyhow, Ford has had some issues with these hard tops but hopefully that improves over time but don't expect any of these to be good everyday drivers. That was never their primary purpose.

[@aryamoshrefi417]

the back legroom is only 0.6" shorter than the 4door version! and they're extremely comfortable. Not sure why you say you may not put anyone in the back for a long period of time

[@vr4787]

Thank you for the honest and real world review Jill 👍

[@brandonlucas]

Wouldn't those tires with Sasquatch package be louder on the highway then the standard all terrain tires?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Sure, that's part of the equation.

[@331Grabber]

I'm betting the roof rails are a lot of that wind noise. I won't order them on mine.

[@briandaniel5091]

The stereo system is important to me.

[@rubber-duck]

Sasquatch package with bigger tires really cuts down on fuel mileage 😮 but 18-20 for big bend is about what I'm getting outta my Blazer

[@moonlustmoonlust2935]

Road noise from large tires? Mileage improved if lower

[@MarkPharaoh]

Yep, this makes me satisfied on going with a truck over this. I would be miserable on a road trip with that thing.

[@sandman6298]

I'll put up with the wind noise at higher speeds, waiting on my bronco Soft top BL to be delivered,( hopefully) next week.

[@shazmodeus2795]

LMAO, that disclaimer over the stock Bronco footage 🤣

[@carperdiem8754]

I feel like the Badlands trim with 33s makes more sense for 2 door model

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Love the new bronco would love to have one. But the road noise is making me rethink it maybe ford will fix the problem hopefully because I always had bronco s .

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Way too much road noise and here in MI where the roads are in much worse shape the noise will be even louder.

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Everyone should at least test drive one for rode noise. Anyone thinking it’s was gonna be quiet in the first place should have known. Stay away from Sasquatch package and roof rails for a quieter ride.

[@brianelhardt4606]

Appreciate this video - that road noise would make me insane - wished they made a permanent steel-top version - I have no desire to remove the top anyway…

[@sokratzmmf]

Bronco sport is the answer.

[@builttolaugh]

@@sokratzmmfcomplete different car… shorter too… made on a different platform… etc

[@stevenhuynh1999]

Well, because of the removal roof hard top, u can't expect to have no wind noise. It's designed for off roading just like the jeep wranglers. I would still buy it and put a big sound system and play bass music just like all the teenagers out there that always play their music loud. U would never hear the wind noise anymore.

[@12masterr]

That wind noise is a no no for me! Also,horrible fuel mileage! It will be the perfect vehicle for someone living in the desert,but highway cruiser is not! Also, the design of the speedometer is no good, what a waste of space, why not put a whole configurable screen there? Ugly!

[@shendricks517]

That is why you having a problem with top fix model is a lot better

[@pauldiesel4582]

Wow Jill! I assumed all the wind noises, being that it was a soft top. After your walk around and seeing a hardtop I was rather disappointed at the amount of noise. I had a jeep soft top and I know wind noise for sure. It should be way quieter as a modern hard top. Ford can’t blame it on being a pre-production model or they are building vehicles with knowingly substandard parts/design.

[@jillciminillo]

Yeah, the hardtop was very disappointing. But I'm hopeful that this was an unrepaired top or that someone put it on wrong. This was literally the worst road noise/wind noise I've ever heard in a vehicle -- including soft-top Jeeps.

[@bradava1]

Wind noise is the price to pay for any vehicle with removable roof and doors. Don’t forget the noise from the 35 inch mud terrain tires as well. That being said, this video may have maid it seem worse than it really is. Your voice shouldn’t have been distorted and gurgling because of it. Overall good video. I can never get enough 2 door content.

[@LTX-Shep]

The dashboard screen is scratched really bad. Yikes. I bet it would look really bad in a couple of years.

[@SeahawkAz]

The wind noise isn’t any worse than a Jeep with a removable hard top. Since the Bronco is available with a manual transmission Jills husband will let her get one

[@jillciminillo]

LOL truth about the MT. With re the road noise, this was the worst I've ever heard in a vehicle -- including a Jeep with the removable hard top. Took that to Indy on another drive, and had no big issues. I'm hoping this was a pre-production thing here on the Bronco.

[@rodgood]

And this is why, 90% of people who buy Bronco"s and Wranglers , Shouldn't .

[@adamwebber9547]

What trim is the 2 door? is it equipped w/SAS package? Sound-deadening headliner? 2021 - w/bad roof or is that a MIC 2.0 roof? 2.7 or 2.3? Auto/Manual?

[@adamwebber9547]

Nevermind - I watched more and you answered all my Q's ;)

[@armadilllo]

My E350 V10 extended van with roof rack loaded with junk gets 16mpg at 70 mph. What happened to the bronco?

[@jtjtrs8806]

Have you heard jeeps road noise? It's up there

[@jillciminillo]

I have. Not as bad as this. Trust me.

[@harveydenver8348]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@sokratzmmf]

This is a weekend toy, not a daily driver.

[@nomansland3840]

Great review. Thank you.

[@kristoferchristensen4359]

Does this one have the sound deadening? I just took delivery of my 2022 2dr w the Sasquatch and I was super surprised by how quiet it is...maybe just me

[@NHCal-wk4kq]

My 2021 Badlands Sasquatch average 18.2 mpg. I guess because I'm light foot?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Better put the pedal down to catch Jill!

[@kenwilliams4086]

Much of the wind noise is probably coming from the huge Micky Mouse ears looking rear view mirrors. The rest from the roof rack. Also, wondering if there is more room to enter the rear seat from the passenger side.

[@craigheaton4983]

Get rid of the luggage rack. Main issue of wind noise

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Hey Jill, nice video. Just to be clear, thumbs up for you...the Bronco....well, I'm sure it will improve.

[@jillciminillo]

I'm hoping this was pre-production ickiness.

[@smokescreen767]

Those tires are the culprit. Get some Michelin tires and that will fix the noise issue

[@howardriggins4010]

For whatever reason I seem to be hearing the roof rail option ups the higher speed wind noise.

[@C_Marty9101]

Wow that’s a lot of noise for that hard top😳

[@sworks7124]

Is the Bronco that big from factory or is she that small or the combination of both? The noise level of the hard top and soft top are the same which means the Bronco is loud!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Combo.

[@slingerriggin5226]

Did Jill ever find out why this one was so loud?

[@johnbielenda7336]

They need to make a solid top bronco.......

[@mawage666]

That's what the Sport is for.

[@johnbielenda7336]

that is an Escape with the bronco badge.........jmo

[@mawage666]

Not even close other than the size.

[@mikeriv60]

Hi, Can someone please explain to me, I always thought the Sasquatch package had a silver ring around the rims but I noticed on this wild track it had black full rims. Thanks

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

Parked my 2 Door Defender 90 next to Bronco Sports, 4 Door Wrangler Unlimited's and 4 Door Big Boi Bronco's. They all look so tiny compared to mine for some reason.

[@ALMX5DP]

I passed by a Defender 110 the other day. It looked to have some larger tires (and maybe even a lift), but it definitely made me do a double take because it felt as though it was bigger than my 4wd F-150.

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

@@ALMX5DP Yeah my Defender 90 stands out in parking lots cuz of how tall and wide it is (at the rear end), but I got the stock tires with 19's. Rear Legroom is amazing though, way more than a 4 Door Bronco or Wrangler Unlimited, but the trunk space is compromised because of it, but I could care less. Just passed 13k miles on it today, love it, no problems at all.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Le_Royaliste_Perlino nice, really like the 90, and love they also have that awesome V8 as an option.

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

@@ALMX5DP Yeah they're pretty rare, and unless you ordered one, have pretty high markup's. Mine's worth about $7k more than MSRP even with 13k miles, so might take advantage of that.

[@peterbonaccorsi3445]

Go big or go home that's what i always say.

[@brandonmoore5988]

The roof rails are part of the noise for sure . Nice truck tho 😎🇺🇸

[@ilovecars2978]

You have a B-R-O-N-C-O (an off-road vehicle), not a luxury SUV. Adjust expectations accordingly.

[@tomsbigtrucks]

Think it’s the roof rack

[@Sami-rp7mf]

It's good that you're not 6 '3'...Great video

[@timmorrissey1391]

Okay just quit playing with the imposters and get some…4Runner quick to satisfy your needs. Yea it’s cute but not a quality vehicle for the money.

[@davebasey9863]

Great review I love the styling of the two door. I couldn’t hear you because of all the wind noise LOL you said you were getting 16 miles per gallon what speed were you traveling on the highway?

[@jillciminillo]

I was mostly driving between 70 and 79 MPH on I-65 down to Indy.

[@davebasey9863]

@@jillciminillo I work in Indianapolis. I look into ordering the base model with a manual transmission and then customizing the suspension and wheels i’d like to have heated seats and Steering wheel.

[@MrBlahblam]

sweet, it's hard to find real world use type reviews.

[@ranchinpraire]

This is a perfect example of someone who has no basic knowledge of the vehicle. She discovers features while on camera rather than knowing her subject. She doesn't understand why her model may have more wind noise. She gets 16 mpg (I managed 24 mpg) on the highway but doesn't offer an explanation (i.e. doesn't know how her driving style & vehicle features affects mpg) I guess the real issue is that she doesn't even know what she doesn't know which makes it impossible to correct these issues. It's never a good thing when the "expert" knows significantly less than the audience.

[@krleeper8965]

I actually appreciate the perspective because it's exactly what I'll be doing in my new vehicle. I would rather have this 'person on the street' opinion than some of the experts out there who got a Bronco for the day.

[@johnmick9457]

Road Noise? You do know you driving a box that the roof comes off right?

[@nicross9551]

I am dying to own this. Do you think the bose sound system would be better?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Bose sound system is pretty good.

[@rolandocantu2427]

Wind noise is because your roof comes off. Its NOT a Range Rover.

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

A wired 41?

[@cdog397]

Awesome review!

[@paulm6481]

Lol,that is way louder than a Jeep Wrangler with soft top. That is a complete fail.

[@rotorwind177]

Surprised the hardtop was that Loud

[@waltersigona5642]

My wife is 5'2" how easy is for you to get in and out?

[@jillciminillo]

It wasn't that bad. Step in is definitely high, but running boards help.

[@rbrjr2462]

I love my 2 door FE, not as bad as she makes it to be. If you want real road noise, go drive an old Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 lol.

[@RogierYou]

Does the 2022 model have a noise dampening lining on the hardtop?

[@40AcresandGuns]

My 2dr jeep wrangler gets 26 mpg on the freeway. 3.6 engine v6 ..jeep wrangler is super quiet I hear nothing..bronco is beautiful but this road noise can't be bared .I hate loud tires cars ..

[@agger838]

Mpg pretty awful for a 2.7L. probably the tires.

[@jillciminillo]

And the highway speeds. Speed limit was 70 MPH, so I was driving slightly above that.

[@jeffforbes70]

4.7 geared rear end

[@reverb508]

So, what do you think about the wind noise?

[@akendon7260]

Any idea if Ford fixed the road noise issue in the 2022 and 2023 models?

[@builttolaugh]

2024 they have noise reduction add-ons

[@wizeguiz]

Glad I bought a Bronco Sport! The noise is a lot less and my fuel economy is 26mpg around town and 33mpg back and forth to work(70 miles round trip). It's all I really need in a SUV. Cheers!

[@agger838]

Why not get a RAV4 hybrid? 41mpg highway

[@wizeguiz]

@@agger838 Because I get a Ford friend's and family discount.

[@BK-ju6rb]

You’re the perfect customer for a Sport!

[@sokratzmmf]

Same, I almost bought a Bronco until I realized it wasn’t a daily driver. Got a Bronco Sport instead.

[@wizeguiz]

@@sokratzmmf I had a 2021 Bronco Sport and kept it for only six months! First, the battery had to be replaced after three months, then I had water leaks in the front and rear. It was determined by the dealership that it was NOT welded together properly at the factory! Good Luck with yours. :)

[@zcmdzpp127]

Wow that noise is a deal breaker..😢

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

My Tundra with a 2 inch lift and 35 inch tires gets better mpg then this via highway. Wow.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah the blunt front end and giant tires sticking out in the air definitely impact fuel economy quite significantly.

[@user-tw8ov]

And eco boost suck at mpg

[@robertchapman4488]

I never got better than 14.3 miles per gallon with my tundra so if you're getting that you either have a two-wheel drive or your tundra is a fluke.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@robertchapman4488 2021 TRD Pro double cab. It has Nitto Ridge Grappler's that are 35 inch. 14.8 is my city average and 17.5 is my highway average. Don't drive like a dumbass and you might be able to get those numbers too.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@user-tw8ov Amen John. It is one of a dozen reasons I got rid of my 2017 F-150 ecoboost. The mpg was never what Ford claimed especially when towing. Whenever I towed over 5,000 lbs the mpg would just tank. When I towed my 8200 lb camping trailer, I never once got better than 8.5 mpg and it usually averaged around 7.5 mpg. City was 15-16 and highway was around 20 mpg.

[@Gene1969]

1. Ford needs to create a power option on the hatch for Jill sized people. 2. The road noise is a safety feature. No phones so no distracted driving. 3. Gas mileage? I expect "poor" mileage on an off road vehicle. I call it character. 4. Glad to hear the seats are good. I've never used cruise control. 5. Not a fan of the gage package but I'm a minority on this. You said it. You know what you're getting when you buy a Bronco.

[@justchillinout2002]

Isn't the fix for number 1 the Ford Bronco Sport?

[@111danish111]

Not to sound sexist but how tall is she ?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

A little under 5’0.

[@weld3z]

Nice review except for and and and 😆 and 😂

[@Edwardmodos]

Wow, that's incredibly unfortunate.

[@Ebacherville]

OK i have to ask , how tall are you, that bronco make you look about 4 feet tall. Yeah its a bigger SUV but your look so small in comparison.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

About 5'.

[@TundraRun]

Why is ford still obsessed with the door keypad? Made sense in 1995 and it was really cool, but is it really needed in the age of key fobs and proximity entry? Kind of like a 2022 vehicle having a tape deck…

[@robertchapman4488]

It's the best thing ever I love the keypad. When I go hunting I can leave everything in my truck keys included and thanks to the keypad I can get into my truck without the key.

[@ALMX5DP]

Still an awesome feature to enable someone to leave their key in the car and lock it while out doing activities. I added one to my F-150 and use it a lot more than I thought I would.

[@agger838]

@@ALMX5DP it's pretty handy to have someone drop your car off somewhere and lock the keys inside for you

[@billwaterhouse5894]

I love the keypad personally

[@tomgroth2898]

I love the keypad. Use it all the time. Especially when camping or bike rides. Can leave keys locked inside.

[@JK-xz1lt]

I need to know.. How tall are ya?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

5'.

[@JK-xz1lt]

@@Pickuptrucktalk Thanks! 😎 You go perfectly with that Bronco.

[@skipharris9638]

Imagine if you were in a jeep??

[@miguelaceves3077]

🤚🙏

[@peanutbuttergarlicsauce8730]

How small is this human

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

5'.

[@dstorm7752]

Words like "ecoboost" are babble, of course. Can you permanently turn off the autostop? What is the price range for this now with Biden's inflation?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

No way to permanently turn off autostop. Price hasn't changed.

[@cybertrk]

This vehicle makes 0 sense unless it’s a 3rd vehicle and you live near an OHV trail.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Why? It is a lot of fun.

[@billredding2000]

@@Pickuptrucktalk Yes, mine is, too! And no matter what reason I have to go out with it -- or absolutely NO reason at all -- it's ALWAYS fun to drive. "Jeep Wave" -- even if you have a Bronco... ;-) -- BR (2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon)

[@cybertrk]

@@Pickuptrucktalk didn’t seem very fun at highway speeds, didn’t seem to fun with that mpg. It’s not a good commuter car, it’s not a good work truck. It’s an overpriced street legal underpowered atv

[@edwardnelson3413]

A ford bronco is not an ideal choice for a road trip. Everyone other than a millennial understands that.

[@travis4308]

Lol so you mean to tell me you got a brick that’s meant for off road (even got the off-road package) and thought it would sound like a Lexus on the hwy? 🤣🤣🤣 sounds like you need to find a different vehicle maybe not American made. spend more time with the car before you start saying things about it that are not fact (like the head unit comments) Not knowing what your dealing with and reviewing it is def not a good look. I know you about as well as you know what you are reviewing and let me tell ya the wind noise is def a thumbs down. 👎🏻 but some of the review was good 👍🏻 😁.

[@robertmoore6817]

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[@robertchapman4488]

Anybody that buys a bronco or a Jeep no they're going to get wind noise so that was kind of silly to even talk about.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Not everyone understands this though which is why videos like this one are helpful.

[@seagullsbtn]

There’s a reason wheeling trucks turn into trailer queens. They are brutal experience on road trips. Which is why I have an F150 as well.

[@jillciminillo]

Also, this was worse than any Jeep I've ever been in, and I've taken 2 (soft and hard top) on the same drive.

[@importantmancommenting9336]

Know*

[@zcmdzpp127]

Wow that noise is a deal breaker..😢