Fuel economy - What will you be happy with?

[GoldenKnight]

Ordered a Wildtrak. My expectations are 17 mpg average. I figure with mixed driving and a heavy foot that should be possible.

Best to keep my expectations low so if it actually hits 20 I can be pleasantly surprised.

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[BigFootie]

My last toy got 10-12. Anything higher than that is a bonus. If I was looking for MPG’s, I’m thinking the Bronco with 4.7 gears wouldn’t be my first choice. The Lightning had 4.10’s and at best got 15 going downhill with a tailwind. The Bronco isn’t anymore streamline than that brick was. But boy, could that brick get up and go!

 

[GoldenKnight]

My last toy got 10-12. Anything higher than that is a bonus. If I was looking for MPG’s, I’m thinking the Bronco with 4.7 gears wouldn’t be my first choice. The Lightning had 4.10’s and at best got 15 going downhill with a tailwind. The Bronco isn’t anymore streamline than that brick was. But boy, could that brick get up and go!

99-04 Lightning? I think Ford has missed an opportunity to bring back a similar vehicle. With the massive power numbers they have reached with the eco boost they could make something that really performs. I always liked those trucks.

 

[BigFootie]

99-04 Lightning? I think Ford has missed an opportunity to bring back a similar vehicle. With the massive power numbers they have reached with the eco boost they could make something that really performs. I always liked those trucks.

First Generation 1995. She was a beast. Yet only 240 hp. My Dad had a 99 with 455 hp but he always liked mine better. Look.....only two doors too! Same for the next toy!

 

[BigFootie]

We all need to remember, the Bronco is about smiles per gallon, not miles per gallon.

 

[GToddC5]

I have a short commute to work (~8 miles one way), but it takes 20 minutes because of idiots and traffic lights. I like to step on it when I can, not the type to screw around at intersections. I'm often through the intersection before the other people wake up and start to crawl, lol. That said, if I can get 15 average during the work week, I'll be happy. That would be better than what my current toys get. 20+ hwy. would be sweet.

 

[Used2jeep]

My '12 Mustang gets anywhere from 25-28 (3.7l)

So factoring in for the added weight and boxy shape of the Bronco, I'm gonna go with I'll be happy with 25-28 for the 2.7

Never happen in a million years, I'm more or less hoping for 20-22 but figuring 16-18 with the Squatch package.. Which isn't much better than my old FSB's that got right around 13-15 running 35's with a big old V8 (and 4 spd) ! But that's OK cuz we know how people here like to bash the V8

 

[abe]

I got 20ish in my 2.7 F150, about 70% highway miles. I'm thinking 18 or 19 in my WT and I'll be happy with that.

 

[Fatdaddy]

≥14

 

[badsquatch420]

I get 9-10 in my v10 f250. Anything over that would be nice

 

[MacHudson]

My V6 Ford edge gets about 20 to 23 combined. But that’s mostly because of city driving. On the highway using cruise control I can get 27 to the gallon. It’s really driving around the tight city streets of northern Jersey where I pay the price. So if I use eco-mode I think I can probably do the same with the 2.7 in the bronco. Or at least use Eco mode in the city and then turn it off for when I’m having fun.

 

[amccue90]

Many of you really really need to look up the EPA rating of the Ranger Tremor.

I'll save a little time, its 19.

19 highway 19 city.

If you think a boxier shaped, bigger engine, bigger tires, heavier vehicle like anything with a 2.7 and SAS is going to do better, I would sincerely like to know how.

The Ranger Tremor was the biggest bubble burst for me; I was really hoping to see 20+ on the highway. Now I know there's not a chance even with a non-sas Badlands 2.7.

I've learned to make peace with that.

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[JGuske23]

I'd be ecstatic with anything over 20 highway. I put 97k miles on my Jeep in the last 3 years and will do the same with this Bronco. Gas mileage really isn't a concern though.

 

[tyrobronco]

My 2011 F-150 with a 5.0 V8 is getting around 16 mpg in town, last time I went to Sturgis from San Diego in 2014 pulling a 2 bike trailer believe it or not I was getting around 22 mpg, I'll be smiling at whatever MPGs I get in my New Bronco

Same combo - and getting 17 combined driving in Florida.

 

[Rayder]

I'd be thrilled with 17-18 combined, but I'm expecting around 15.

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