Ford neutered the Broncos 2.7L

[Trail_Runner]

I have a 2021 F150 SCREW 2.7L with 3.55 gears and a 2022 Bronco 2.7L with 3.73 gears. Both with 32” tires.

There is no comparison between the two. I thought the Bronco would be a rocket ship with the 2.7 based on my experience with the F150, I was wrong. Ford limited the output in the Bronco big time cause of the weaker transmission. It’s still a fun vehicle, but kinda a waste of a good motor.

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[Ksjrb03]

Ugh, ya this is pretty well known by now. The Bronco is an absolute dog compared to the same motor is other vehicles. The neutering is done in first and second gear btw. Torque and boost.

 

[SnowBronco]

 

[BroncocnorB]

It’s to give it smoother and precise throttle control in off road situations. It’s by design.

 

[Trail_Runner]

It’s to give it smoother and precise throttle control in off road situations. It’s by design.

BS. Then allow Sport Mode to kick in 100%

 

[Ksjrb03]

It’s to give it smoother and precise throttle control in off road situations. It’s by design.

It’s definitely by design, but has nothing to do with off road driving lmao. That’s exactly what the “goat” modes are for.

 

[BAUS67]

Only good thing about it is that all that power is still there it just needs unlocked.

Did anyone else notice that Superchips has a tuner released. bad news is it has NO added power.

Sounds to me like we need a Mustang transmission adapted to the Bronco.

 

[BAUS67]

It’s to give it smoother and precise throttle control in off road situations. It’s by design.

After 40 years of driving I think my right foot has learned to be smooth.

 

[Trail_Runner]

The power is there (I think) From launch it feels like 1980s turbo lag.

Even driving around in Sport Mode is weak compared to the F150.

 

[VoltageDrop]

The power is there (I think) From launch it feels like 1980s turbo lag.

Even driving around in Sport Mode is weak compared to the F150.

Truth. My brother's F150 flies compared to my Bronco. Maybe they couldn't figure out where to attach wheelie bars on the 2-door.

 

[ProdigyJKU]

"Torque Management" limits power in lower gears.

On another note, absolutely loving the 7sp. I'm curious curious to know how this trans determines what gear it's in.

 

[CaliBronco92]

I have a 2021 F150 SCREW 2.7L with 3.55 gears and a 2022 Bronco 2.7L with 3.73 gears. Both with 32” tires.

There is no comparison between the two. I thought the Bronco would be a rocket ship with the 2.7 based on my experience with the F150, I was wrong. Ford limited the output in the Bronco big time cause of the weaker transmission. It’s still a fun vehicle, but kinda a waste of a good motor.

For what it's worth, while the bronco is smaller, it isn't really lighter than the F150

 

[HotdogThud]

Have you considered that maybe your butt dyno is just miscalibrated?

 

[Phil]

The power is there (I think) From launch it feels like 1980s turbo lag.

Even driving around in Sport Mode is weak compared to the F150.

Only one thing to do sell the Bronco and don't look back

 

[BAUS67]

This guy does not see a problem.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/never-thought-i-would-be-a-bronco-fan.49282/

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