Ford Bronco MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Bronco model year from 1984 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Bronco has been offered with 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1985 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Bronco fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17–20 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | $57,230 | 9,581 listings |
| 2025 | 17–20 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | $50,999 | 12,498 listings |
| 2024 | 17–20 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | $46,948 | 1,720 listings |
| 2023 | 17–20 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | $42,198 | 2,616 listings |
| 2022 | 17–20 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | $39,321 | 1,784 listings |
| 2021 | 17–21 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | $36,987 | 741 listings |
| 1996 | 12–14 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 13–14 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 13–14 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 12–14 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 12–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 12–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 12–18 MPG | 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 11–18 MPG | 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 11–19 MPG | 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 11–19 MPG | 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 11–22 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 11–25 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 10–18 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
2026 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 2026 Bronco was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $57,230 on VehiSales (9,581 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Outer Banks 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 17 | 18 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
2025 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 2025 Bronco was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $50,999 on VehiSales (12,498 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Outer Banks 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 17 | 18 | 17 MPG |
2024 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 2024 Bronco was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $46,948 on VehiSales (1,720 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 20 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 17 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG |
2023 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 2023 Bronco was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $42,198 on VehiSales (2,616 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 20 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 17 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
2022 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 2022 Bronco was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $39,321 on VehiSales (1,784 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 20 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 21 | 20 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 20 | 19 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 17 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 17 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
2021 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 2021 Bronco was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $36,987 on VehiSales (741 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 20 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 20 | 19 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 18 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Regular | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 18 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 18 | 17 MPG |
1996 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1996 Bronco was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1995 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1995 Bronco was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1994 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1994 Bronco was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1993 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1993 Bronco was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1992 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1992 Bronco was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1991 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1991 Bronco was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1990 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1990 Bronco was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 12 MPG |
1989 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1989 Bronco was EPA-rated in 14 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1988 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1988 Bronco was EPA-rated in 13 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 13 | 11 MPG |
1987 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1987 Bronco was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 13 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1986 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1986 Bronco was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Bronco II 2WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 15 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 14 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1985 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1985 Bronco was EPA-rated in 15 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 13 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1984 Ford Bronco: engines & MPG
The 1984 Bronco was EPA-rated in 17 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 10 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco II 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 13 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 10 | 10 MPG |
| Bronco 4WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 11 | 10 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Bronco get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Bronco range from 14 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1985 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Ford Bronco have?
The 2026 Bronco was EPA-rated with 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Bronco require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or diesel.
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