Ford Bronco MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Bronco has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 19 model years, from 1984 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 105 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
21best combined mpg (2021)
10worst combined mpg (1984)
20latest year best (2026)
105configurations on record
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 15 | 15 mpg | 10 mpg | #21 of 23 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1985 | 10 | 16 mpg | 11 mpg | #8 of 10 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1986 | 6 | 17 mpg | 11 mpg | #20 of 27 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1987 | 8 | 15 mpg | 11 mpg | #24 of 28 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1988 | 9 | 15 mpg | 11 mpg | #1 of 1 (100th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1989 | 9 | 15 mpg | 11 mpg | #29 of 35 (18th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1990 | 7 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #30 of 35 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1991 | 5 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #43 of 50 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 5 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #40 of 50 (20th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 3 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #41 of 54 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #41 of 48 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1995 | 3 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #34 of 44 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1996 | 3 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #40 of 46 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 2021 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #101 of 124 (19th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 3 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #140 of 151 (7th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 3 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #154 of 166 (7th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 3 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #161 of 176 (9th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #183 of 194 (6th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 3 | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | #176 of 188 (6th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Bronco placed highest in 1988 at #1 of 1, and lowest in 2025 at #183 of 194. It spent 1 of its 19 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 525 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 452 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 453 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 18 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 494 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 18 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 506 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 468 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 464 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 438 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 452 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 439 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 440 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 454 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 456 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 439 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 437 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 462 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 424 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 426 | 4/10 |
| 1996 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1996 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1996 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1990 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.8L 8-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 13 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $6,250 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $6,250 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 5.8L 8-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 12 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 6 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 1985 → 1986 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1986 → 1987 | 17 → 15 mpg | -2 mpg | 767 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1996 → 2021 | 14 → 21 mpg | +7 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Bronco fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Ford Bronco burns 575 to 676 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 | $1,725 | $2,029 | $304 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,368 | $355 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,706 | $406 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,100 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Ford Bronco is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.