Will Ford Delete the Base 2.3L engine option?

[Sherminiator]

Part of the reason why your Bronco might feel "slow" is due to transmission programing/Torque mitigation to help with drivability/reliability.

This was an issue on the AWD 3.5L Ecoboosts-they produced alot more torque than the 6F/AWD system could handle, so they took timing out of them to keep them from grenading the drive train. Tunes for the SHO and other 3.5L Ecoboost FWD/AWD products lessened this and improved performance.

I drive between 0-55 MPH commuting to work and I have no issues with the 2.7L being powerful enough to over take another car (well most cars) at a stop light if I need to. Its not fast off the line like my SHO was, but I don't find the power levels lacking at all.

I'm guessing some of you have never driven an automatic transmission car from the 1980s that had 20+ second 1/4 mile times.

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[ROCKO]

Nope. 10 speed. She won’t break out of 17 mpg.

Only thing I can say is your driving habits plenty of testaments off 2.3 going past 20mpg

 

[Bikeric]

My driving habits and 37" tires with a lift caused my 2.3 manual 2-door (with ProCal4 tune) to average about 15.5mpg's during the summer. I just replaced my dirty air filter after 14,000 miles and the cooler temps not running my AC on full blast this past week, my mpg's have already crept up to 15.7. I've never owned a vehicle that I wouldn't be happy with MORE POWER, but coming from Toyota 4x4's I can say this 4 cylinder Bronco feels like a race truck LOL. (staying away from the UAW thread to prevent a Ban Hammer )

 

[Zulu7]

My driving habits and 37" tires with a lift caused my 2.3 manual 2-door (with ProCal4 tune) to average about 15.5mpg's during the summer. I just replaced my dirty air filter after 14,000 miles and the cooler temps not running my AC on full blast this past week, my mpg's have already crept up to 15.7. I've never owned a vehicle that I wouldn't be happy with MORE POWER, but coming from Toyota 4x4's I can say this 4 cylinder Bronco feels like a race truck LOL. (staying away from the UAW thread to prevent a Ban Hammer )

And if you haven't recalibrated your speedo for 37's, then your actual MPG is more like 17

imo Broncos are just made for 37's. And the 2.3L engine with Sasquatch and then 37's - there's some synergistic constructive interference going on - lots of power - the 2.3 engines just seem to love this setup

 

[PrepVet]

Only thing I can say is your driving habits plenty of testaments off 2.3 going past 20mpg

Doubt it, I'm a grandma behind the wheel of it.

 

[Tricky Mike]

Doubt it, I'm a grandma behind the wheel of it.

Some engines just do worse than others regardless of how you drive. I once had a 91 Explorer Sport with the OHC 4.0 and 5 speed that would get 23 on the freeway. I eventually had to replace the engine due to a worn out valvetrain, like for like with another 4.0L. It only got 16 mpg after the swap.

 

[PrepVet]

Some engines just do worse than others regardless of how you drive. I once had a 91 Explorer Sport with the OHC 4.0 and 5 speed that would get 23 on the freeway. I eventually had to replace the engine due to a worn out valvetrain, like for like with another 4.0L. It only got 16 mpg after the swap.

Absolutely agree. It just makes me laugh.

 

[ROCKO]

Doubt it, I'm a grandma behind the wheel of it.

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I’d go get that checked out. Doesn’t seem right. I have the manual and I’m at 18

 

[22OBX]

I dunno what 2.3 you got but the autos I drove were embarrassing especially with a SAS package. Just my opinion though

My 2.3 with 33’s is plenty strong. 275-300 hp depending on fuel is plenty to get the job done. No problem at all and power is always on tap. By no way embarrassing

 

[22OBX]

I test drove a couple Broncos with the 2.3 and opted for the 2.7 in my 2Dr Badlands. I'm so glad I did. My 2020 Ranger had the 2.3 , and yes it has power but sounds like it's about to come out of the engine bay just to get moving ,lol. With the powers that be trying desperately to push us into EVs I could see them dropping the 2.7 at some point in the future though.

My 2.3 …all you hear is the turbo spooling

 

[RedDawg]

My 2.3 auto, on a mountain grade, at 4K elevation can easily hit 90+ in a passing situation. Average >23mpg.
No ragrets

 

[Rydfree]

I'm guessing some of you have never driven an automatic transmission car from the 1980s that had 20+ second 1/4 mile times.

Actually I was thinking most of the people praising the 2.3 must have driven those slow ass vehicles ,LOL. We'll never get a V8 from Ford if they read threads like this. Some people are easier to please though. My wife's MB can't seem to get outta its own way sometimes but she loves it.

 

[Rydfree]

My 2.3 …all you hear is the turbo spooling

Yeah , the 2.7 doesn't need boost to get moving . That was my point.

 

[Gnomad]

Just be glad you dont have a Sport with a 1.5L

A Sport with the 1.5 is plenty quick and a hoot to drive. We had our reservations until we actually owned one, but it'll do 100+ if need be and will do 80 on the freeway at nearly 30mpg. We are glad to have it.

 

[Sherminiator]

We'll never get a V8 from Ford if they read threads like this.

There is zero reason to get a V8 in the Bronco and CAFE will prevent it.

V8s are overrated IMO-the only thing they offer is a nicer sound over other engines.

I've had two of them and guess what? The "fastest" car owned was a 4000lb Sedan with a 3.5L Ecoboost in it-it was faster than my 2006 Mustang GT which was considered "fast" for its time-and lets not forget about all the "fast" V8s from the late 1960s that can be destroyed in 1/4 mile by a V6 Camry LOL

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