Ford Bronco II MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Bronco II has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1984 to 1990. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (1985) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 33 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD / Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | #12 of 23 (50th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1985 | 5 | 25 mpg | 16 mpg | #1 of 10 (100th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1986 | 5 | 22 mpg | 17 mpg | #4 of 16 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1987 | 4 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #6 of 15 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1988 | 4 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #6 of 18 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1989 | 5 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #8 of 20 (63th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1990 | 4 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #11 of 25 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Bronco II placed highest in 1985 at #1 of 10, and lowest in 1984 at #12 of 23. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 33 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | 2.3L 4-cyl, Diesel | 23 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 14.3 | $3,600 | 407.2 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 18 → 25 mpg | +7 mpg | 460 gal |
| 1985 → 1986 | 25 → 22 mpg | -3 mpg | 523 gal |
| 1986 → 1987 | 22 → 19 mpg | -3 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Bronco II fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1990 Ford Bronco II burns 639 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,156 | $240 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,516 | $280 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,875 | $319 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1990 model year is $3,450 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 18 mpg the Ford Bronco II is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $407 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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