Will Ford Delete the Base 2.3L engine option?

[vrtical]

I think the 2.3 is perfect for my lawn tractor.

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[triton420]

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

I have an auto and a manual trans, both 2 door, both 4cyl, both sasquatch. I find the 4 cylinder in both to be adequate. Not a race car and certainly not as peppy as my GTI, but good enough. More torque would be nice, but I am averaging over 20mpg in both of mine, with limited highway driving.

 

[BeerForMyHorses]

The 2.3 seemed fine to me for just basic daily driving especially if its highway driving. My 2.7 gives me all the torques when I want it though. One thing I will say about 2.3 and a lot of people might not like it but the 2.3/manual combo is trash. I've driven tractors with better shifters.

Maybe you got a bad one or have only driven really good tractors lol. Mine shifts like a dream and accelerates to highway speeds flawlessly. That's with 33s on it too. I should add this is my 5th manual vehicle I've personally daily driven and it's far away my favorite.

The sites that records times has the Bronco with the little 4-banger, slower than a Toyota minivan. It should be adequate for those trading in their Hot-hatches

Oh gosh, were we buying broncos for drag racing? I didn't realize something that has the aerodynamics of a brick was supposed to be utilized that way. Am I not supposed to be rock crawling at slow speeds? Whoops

 

[Wyatt]

I don’t think my 2.3 with a manual and 37s is under powered I’m sure other 2.3 owner will agree I feel everyone thinks just because the 2.7 is bigger and has higher numbers that there’s a massive gap between the 2.3 and 2.7 I’ll admit the 2.3 needs premium. I don’t see too much of a difference between the two motors like I’ve said before tho were the 2.3 at least running 93 octane

 

[Tricky Mike]

The 2.3 (or some 4cyl variation) will stick around for the Bronco/Ranger/Mustang. I could see the Bronco and Ranger going to 4cyl and 4cyl hybrid as the only engine options, completely dropping the V6

Agreed, they'll drop the V6 before the L4 to chase higher fleet MPG.

Most likely they'll have a slightly smaller V6 at some point, a 2.5 or so.

 

[TheShark]

I agree. Test drove a 2.3L auto w/ sas and it was just OK. Anyone saying you aren’t missing anything off the 2.7L is kidding themselves.

I couldn't agree more. Having owned a '21 OBX with a 2.3 and now have a WT with a 2.7 people are kidding themselves with a 2.3. I've always said the 2.3 is adequate, the 2.7 is just more fun and the MPG is virtually the same, I think I was getting a mile or two better with the 2.3. Don't forget the 2.7 also has direct and port injection.

 

[TNcoupe]

Maybe you got a bad one or have only driven really good tractors lol. Mine shifts like a dream and accelerates to highway speeds flawlessly. That's with 33s on it too. I should add this is my 5th manual vehicle I've personally daily driven and it's far away my favorite.



Oh gosh, were we buying broncos for drag racing? I didn't realize something that has the aerodynamics of a brick was supposed to be utilized that way. Am I not supposed to be rock crawling at slow speeds? Whoops

To be fair it was one of the pre production demo models sent to the dealership.

 

[vrtical]

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

Agreed, they'll drop the V6 before the L4 to chase higher fleet MPG.

Most likely they'll have a slightly smaller V6 at some point, a 2.5 or so.

The NA v6 stuff was always fleet/rental anyways, they had that in the mustang years ago and dumped it finally.

 

[Tricky Mike]

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


The NA v6 stuff was always fleet/rental anyways, they had that in the mustang years ago and dumped it finally.

I'm using "fleet" in the CAFE standards sense, not actual fleet sales. But who knows, maybe electric will take off enough for Ford that they can give us V8s again and not care about CAFE goals?

 

[vrtical]

I'm using "fleet" in the CAFE standards sense, not actual fleet sales. But who knows, maybe electric will take off enough for Ford that they can give us V8s again and not care about CAFE goals?

I think their E-Transit is doing well and I think the days of a "new" V8 platform out of Ford has set sail. All their current new stuff is parts bin with some lipstick.

 

[lapazleo]

To the original point of this thread the 3.3 in the f150 is a low seller however there are probably more 2.3 Broncos than 2.7s. And to all the 2.3 haters the 2.3 has more horsepower and torque than any engine in any previous generation of Bronco including the 400 cid v8.

 

[Blackcat]

MY 2.3 with M/T is a total blast to drive. It's much more responsive and quicker than the wife's Wrangler with V6 and m/t. They might update the 2.3, but they'll never get rid of it completely, unless they decide to get rid of the m/t as well.....

 

[PrepVet]

The 2.3L I-4 is a total BEAST ! ! !
- not "base"

The 2.3L is a GREAT engine for Bronco
Personally I would not buy a Bronco w 2.7L

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

I agree. Test drove a 2.3L auto w/ sas and it was just OK. Anyone saying you aren’t missing anything off the 2.7L is kidding themselves.

I am directly middle of the road on this. I own the 2.3 and test drove a 2.7. I like my 2.3 a lot and do not regret getting it at all. It is prefect for what I use it for. Feels stronger at RPM than my old tired wedgi in the PW. It would be killer if the 3.5 eco were in the bronco however. I was on the fence when I got one in my old expedition el ( miss that car). That motor was awesome. Sure a 6.2 would be killer but as I have matured I am fine if only my mustang has a v8.

 

[Tricky Mike]

I am directly middle of the road on this.

I'm with you. I'm not going to pretend the 2.3 is fast, but it's not dangerously slow either. It's well suited for the Bronco and I like it a lot, enough that I'm putting one in my 66 as well.

 

[Tricky Mike]

Or they could do a bigger I-4.

There's already a 2.5L NA version of this engine family, seems like a natural progression. I haven't seen if the new Mustang 2.3 is still based on the same block?

As the DIY type who likes to work on their own vehicles there is a bunch or reasons why I personally have no desire to own the 2.7L.

So much this. The amount of room around the 2.3 is amazing.

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