Ford Bronco To Gain Horsepower, Torque Via Upcoming Power Packs

Bschurr
Nov 19, 2021

No Ragerts

Nov 19, 2021

https://fordauthority.com/2021/11/ford-bronco-to-gain-horsepower-torque-via-upcoming-power-packs/
Ford Bronco To Gain Horsepower, Torque Via Upcoming Power Packs
By Brett Foote
November 18, 2021 9:43 am

Ford Performance has been offering custom calibrations for a wide variety of models including the Ford Focus ST and Ford Mustang for years now, giving owners the chance to unlock more power from their rides while also maintaining all factory warranties. These calibrations have proven to be popular for that very reason, along with the fact that they’re coming from the manufacturer itself – not some random shop. Now, sources familiar with the matter have told Ford Authority that the Ford Bronco will be getting two different Power Pack calibrations from Ford Performance as well.

Both of these calibrations will be available in 2022 – one for the Ford 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, and one for the 2.7L EcoBoost V6. The 2.7 Power Pack will launch first with the part number M9603-B27, followed by the 2.3 calibration later on, which will be listed in the Ford Performance catalog with the part number M9603-B23. No additional details are available for the 2.7 calibration as of this writing, but the 2.3 tune is expected to be similar to what is currently offered for the Ford Ranger, though the focus with the Bronco calibration is on torque – not peak horsepower – to aid in off-road conditions.
Sources tell Ford Authority that the Ford Bronco 2.3 Power Pack could net gains of around 25 horsepower and 30-40 pound-feet of torque for Ford’s I-4. The Ranger’s Power Pack provides an extra 45 horsepower and 60 pound-feet of torque from the same powerplant and optimizes the shift schedule for Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission, but also comes with a Ford Performance high-flow K&N air filter.

Ford’s existing performance calibrations are emissions legal in all 50 states, and also come with a warranty. If the calibration causes an issue on a vehicle within 3 years or 36,000 miles, Ford will fix the vehicle under warranty. If the performance calibration did not cause the issue, the base Ford warranty still applies. The kit needs to be installed by an A.S.E. certified shop or Ford dealer to qualify for this coverage, however.
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No Ragerts

Nov 20, 2021

#20
The curmudgeon in me sees this as intentionally hobbling the engines they are selling us, so they can charge us more for the full capabilities
C’mon - it’s Ford not Tesla!
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- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)
Deano Bronc, Speed Devil

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Nov 20, 2021

#21
C’mon - it’s Ford not Tesla!

yeah i don't think is necessarily by design on ford's part, it's most likely due to commodity shortage and the small subset of individuals who put performance packages on their suvs/trucks.

45,47<312>

Nov 20, 2021

#22
yeah i don't think is necessarily by design on ford's part, it's most likely due to commodity shortage and the small subset of individuals who put performance packages on their suvs/trucks.

I thought it was a clever way to circumvent fed mileage specs.
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Deano Bronc, KennyMac

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Nov 21, 2021

#23
That's a hell of a bargain, 35/76 for $675? All. Day. Long.
Maybe I could put my free sound deadening head liner that I can no longer have toward it?
WhiskeyCity

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Nov 21, 2021

#24
The curmudgeon in me sees this as intentionally hobbling the engines they are selling us, so they can charge us more for the full capabilities
That's a Harley Davidson move right there. Design a $30k bad ass bike, put a bunch of boring, performance robbing parts on there and sell it for $28k, then charge you $12k for all the parts to build it up to the original design specs. People buy it every day!
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A51 2 door Badlands, 2.7L, Sasquatch, Lux, MGV, MIC, Roof Rails, Tow

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Nov 21, 2021

#25
The curmudgeon in me sees this as intentionally hobbling the engines they are selling us, so they can charge us more for the full capabilities

They have it tuned for performance AND fuel economy to keep the EPA happy. The performance tune probably costs some mpg.
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45,47<312>

Nov 21, 2021

#26
They have it tuned for performance AND fuel economy to keep the EPA happy. The performance tune probably costs some mpg.
Maybe maybe not, if the peak torque is lower in the rpm range mpg may go up.
More torque at lower rpm allows you to shift sooner, stay in a higher gear longer, keeping the rpm down. RPM eats gas. The closer the peak torque is to your target cruise speed the better the mileage.
Broncos torque peak is over 3000 rpm, the cruise speed rpm is some what lower.
with 32" tires and 4.46 gears @ 75 rpm is 2270 Lowering the torque peak or making more torque below 3000 should help mileage.

I will be interesting to see what it returns.
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WhiskeyCity

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Nov 21, 2021

#27
I opted to switch to the 2.3 to get it built sooner, so I plan on doing the OEM tune. My situation doesn't allow me to be picky and hold out for the 2.7, sadly. So I'm going to get this once it's available and look into some other upgrades that won't kill my warranty, if such a thing exists.
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