Will Ford Delete the Base 2.3L engine option?

[AZ_Liberty]

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.

Mine shifts exactly like a newer Mustang. Which is expected, since it's essentially the same clutch and transmission.

It's ok. Clutch is light and indistinct, Shifter is a bit sloppy because it's cable driven.

I'd much rather have a 5-speed TREMEC. My 08 Mustang with the 5-speed was much better than the new ones. And 6th gear is pretty worthless, I barely use it.

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[BigBendBW]

I also agree I have a 2.3 Bronco on 37s feels great doesn’t feel sluggish at all and in my opinion I feel it will be the more reliable option. And if you are looking for more power get the ford performance calibration

I have the 2.3 in my Basesquatch with the Ford Performance tune and it’s been great. That said, my HE on order will be getting the 2.7 because if I’m upgrading I’m upgrading. But it’s definitely not because the 2.3 is lacking I’ve been very impressed with it.

 

[Ducati1098]

Exactly. This is what everyone is worried about.

They will replace the 2.3 with the new 2.3 and kill the Stick Shift for good.

There’s no reason switching to the newer 2.3 would mean they would kill the manual.

 

[2100]

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.

You're missing the clutch and the stick with th 2.7

 

[MNBigfoot]

Seems like a lot of the guys that think the 2.3 is more that adequate also felt the need to install a performance tune.

 

[HeliPilot]

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.

Totally with you on this. I drove a 2 door in the color I wanted with the 2.3L. Then I drove a 4 door with the 2.7L not in the color I wanted. I walked out of the dealership with the 4 door. It was a night and day difference between the 2. Now, I have a 2 door with the 2.7L, couldn't be happier.

 

[scotman623]

I bet my Dad can beat up your Dad.. Back to grade school with all this crap.. To answer the QUESTION.. I believe the 2.3 is here to stay for awhile…

 

[ricstang]

2.3L with 7MT rules . 16k miles. No regrets.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

There’s no reason switching to the newer 2.3 would mean they would kill the manual.

Ford said they would not pair the stick with the new 2.3 for "reasons". Of course we mostly suspect that the reason is Ford want's to force you to pay the extra to buy a GT instead of an Eco-boost Mustang.

 

[Ducati1098]

Ford said they would not pair the stick with the new 2.3 for "reasons". Of course we mostly suspect that the reason is Ford want's to force you to pay the extra to buy a GT instead of an Eco-boost Mustang.

Interesting, I never saw this. I just assumed they got rid of the 2.3/manual combo in the mustang due to lack of interest/sales., but who knows.

 

[Wyatt]

Seems like a lot of the guys that think the 2.3 is more that adequate also felt the need to install a performance tune.

It’s fine without the tune but if more power is an option why not take it and all I think most of the 2.3 owners are saying is that the 2.3 isn’t as bad as people are making it out to be. Obviously the 2.7 is better no one has said it’s not and back to the tune if you want that little extra to make it feel closer to 2.7 performance get a run. Also at the end of the day we all love our broncos

 

[Lcubed]

Seems like a lot of the guys that think the 2.3 is more that adequate also felt the need to install a performance tune.

if you're going to run premium, might as well use premium's full potential

 

[7sKnuckledragger]

Man I don’t know everyone is entitled to their opinions the bronco is not the best rock crawler but it’s capable there is enough proof of that. Stop letting the whole IFS thing just blind you.

lol... it is capable but its no comparison to a Solid front axle for articulation... both have unique strength and weaknesses.

 

[Wyatt]

lol... it is capable but its no comparison to a Solid front axle for articulation... both have unique strength and weaknesses.

I’m not disagreeing with you I hope you see that I’m just saying it’s not the best but it can do it. Sold axle is king. Have you seen some of these broncos cmon you got to be a little impressed don’t lie

 

[7sKnuckledragger]

I’m not disagreeing with you I hope you see that I’m just saying it’s not the best but it can do it. Sold axle is king. Have you seen some of these broncos cmon you got to be a little impressed don’t lie

I have, I love mine

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