4 Cylinder Vs V6

I have the 2.3L and have had zero issues with it. I off-road every few weeks and not once have I thought to myself, I should have gotten the 2.7L.

The only reason that I personally would consider the 2.7 is for the one pedal mode but that's a lot of cash to pay for one feature..

I might be an odd case, but the 2.3L has tackled everything I've thrown at it with zero issues.

I can only speak from my seat time with my 2.3L. I agree with @raqball it has never had me question the decision. 21 2door Badlands SAS. It even tows my small camper without issue. (on and off road)
You will hear many pros and cons go both ways..I'm still a fan of the inline.
That and I can say I have a Cleveland in my Bronco!

I have one of the Heaviest "stock" Bronco trims and it has the 2.3l, I agree with the others I don't feel I need any more. this thing has more power than my 1984 had with the 351W. My brother had a Basesquatch with the 2.7l and it really wasn't much faster than mine in our unscientific drag races, about a half fender in the 1/8th mile. We pull a teardrop trailer with ease and on long road trips we can get mid 20s MPGs without the trailer. also I run regular if I stepped up to Premium i could get several more horse powers but I just really don't need it. And we off-road a fair amount.
Edit: now if you want to compare the 2.3l to the 3.0l Braptor there is a big difference there. but now you are looking at ~ $100k price tag, I would rather get 2 Everglades.

2022 4-door Badlands 2.3L Manual.

Plenty of power, You may only want a 2.7L if you are doing heavy mountain hills going highway speeds, but super happy with 2.3L.

Average MPH is 19.9 over 15k miles.

When pulling camper I get about 16 MPG I try to not go over 72-MPH as that is when things start to drop off.

I'm happy with 2.3L and even more happy with manual tranny.

Dan @ BroncoBikini.com
Full Canvas Bimini's

I'd suggest test driving both and judge for yourself. Everyone on the internet will have their own opinion. Personally I had the 2.3 in my 2020 Ranger and while it did have plenty of HP it seemed to be working quite hard to make it. I test drove a Bronco with both and very glad I picked the 2.7. It seems to do everything effortlessly.

It mostly depends on what transmission you want.

One difference most people don’t mention is that vehicles with the 2.3 come with the problematic vacuum assist brakes. They are shared from the Ranger platform. Poor modulation, spongy pedal feel, long stopping distances.
My 2dr Sasquatch 2.7 drives like a “sport” SUV. I have driven a more door Big Bend and it felt totally different. Sluggish in comparison.

It comes down to the transmission choice. If you are going automatic transmission, just get the 2.7L EcoBoost. There is no fuel consumption gain with the 2.3L over the 2.7L when both paired with the automatic.

I have a 2.3L EcoBoost with the manual transmission.

extra toasty

One difference most people don’t mention is that vehicles with the 2.3 come with the problematic vacuum assist brakes.

Well the 2.7 had/has larger issues than that.. Assuming a 2.7 equipped Bronco is in that recall..

No issues with the brakes on my 2023 Badlands 2DR.

It's possible that the places you normally drive don't need the bigger engine.
I live in the valley of the sun and when going up north, there's some long grades.

Plus I'm just like power. If there was a V8 option, I would have gotten it. That's not a need, it's a want.

I've yet to hear someone with the 4 wish they got the 6.

I wanted a manual, but also wanted max horsepower… the manual only comes with the I4.
I drove an I4 with the manual and if you kept the rpm’s up there was enough pep.
I then drove a 2.7 V6 with the auto and the get up and go was quite noticeable.
Even though I wanted the manual, I chose the auto with more umph.
My GT350 still gives me manual bliss… but I still love driving the Bronco with an automatic.

Drive both and decide for yourself…. That is what I did….
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raqball

I have the 2.3L and have had zero issues with it. I off-road every few weeks and not once have I thought to myself, I should have gotten the 2.7L.

The only reason that I personally would consider the 2.7 is for the one pedal mode but that's a lot of cash to pay for one feature..

I might be an odd case, but the 2.3L has tackled everything I've thrown at it with zero issues.

Absolutely the same here. While I haven't had a 2.7 the (small percentage) Broncos that have had engine issues where 2.7s. Given the option I would have bought a V8 but since we only had tiny motor options with turbos I went with reduced weight and better fuel economy in a tried and true 2.3. I also have an Outer Banks and it does not disappoint.

extra toasty

One difference most people don’t mention is that vehicles with the 2.3 come with the problematic vacuum assist brakes. They are shared from the Ranger platform. Poor modulation, spongy pedal feel, long stopping distances.
My 2dr Sasquatch 2.7 drives like a “sport” SUV. I have driven a more door Big Bend and it felt totally different. Sluggish in comparison.

I haven't noticed any of that. Carves up corners and it brakes just fine. For anyone familiar with the Redwood Forest in California or Hwy 1 and Hwy 101, I frequently put the Bronco through its paces at speed. Lots of twisties,cliffs ect. If brakes were sluggish it's assuredly an area where one could die. Stunning, diverse natural scenery all along the California and Oregon coastlines along with roads that keep a driver engaged. 😀

OrangecrushBronco

I haven't noticed any of that. Carves up corners and it brakes just fine. For anyone familiar with the Redwood Forest in California or Hwy 1 and Hwy 101, I frequently put the Bronco through its paces at speed. Lots of twisties,cliffs ect. If brakes were sluggish it's is assuredly an area where one could die. Stunning, diverse natural scenery all along the California and Oregon coastlines along with roads that keep a driver engaged. 😀

Just because yours seems fine doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of people posting issues on this site, Bronco6G, Ranger5G and numerous automotive publications.
Here’s one example-

I wouldn't be here if Manual wasn't available. Personally, I'd have gone 2.7tt if it were available with Stick, but a 2.3 is pretty solid all things considered.

extra toasty

Just because yours seems fine doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of people posting issues on this site, Bronco6G, Ranger5G and numerous automotive publications.
Here’s one example-

So a friend, of a friend, of a friend, uncle's, cousin told them that there are issues with the boosters and that makes it widespread and an issue? 😂

Seriously though, I've not seen any indication, on this forum or others, of this being a widespread issue. Sucks for anyone it happened to but I've not seen any evidence to back the claim up of it being widespread.

Have a TSB or recall notice that can be passed along?

raqball

So a friend, of a friend, of a friend, uncle's, cousin told them that there are issues with the boosters and that makes it widespread and an issue? 😂

Seriously though, I've not seen any indication, on this forum or others, of this being a widespread issue. Sucks for anyone it happened to but I've not seen any evidence to back the claim up of it being widespread.

extra toasty

I am all for goofing off and having fun but you are telling people that the brake boosters on the 2.3L are an issue (and potential deadly issue at that) and that they have been an issue for a long time.

I assume if true, there would be a TSB or a recall for them by now. At the very least there would be posts on Bronco forums about the dangers of these boosters on the 2.3L..

Sorry, I don't do the whole friend of a friend said so type thing..

there was/is a thread here where people were having issues with the brakes /brake booster specifically, the problem was usually at highway speeds using cruise and then try to hit the brakes the booster just wouldn't be there. the work around was to turn off cruise then use the brakes. The Fix was a replacement vacuum line. But I believe this was an early MY issue.
That said, I do have the spongy brake pedal. but it stops fine and no worries on Hells Revenge.