Ford plans to expand the availability of its 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine across more Bronco trims, according to recent reports. The engine, currently reserved for the high-performance Raptor model, is expected to be offered in additional variants such as the Outer Banks and Badlands, with the Heritage Edition likely included as well. This move follows the discovery that the more powerful six-cylinder will replace the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost in several Bronco configurations.
The shift aligns with Ford’s earlier decision to upgrade the F-150’s base engine from the 2.7L to the 3.0L EcoBoost earlier this year. While the new engine maintains the same horsepower and torque figures as the F-150 version (325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque), its power delivery is optimized for broader usability, with peak horsepower occurring at lower RPMs. For the Bronco, the 3.0L variant is projected to produce 380 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque, slightly less than the Raptor’s tuned output but still significantly more than the outgoing 2.7L engine, which delivered 300 hp and 415 lb-ft.
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The transition could mark the end of the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost in the Bronco lineup entirely. Ford Authority reports that industry insiders believe the smaller engine will be phased out in favor of the 3.0L across all trims where the 2.7L was previously offered.
For consumers, the most affordable entry point to a V6-powered Bronco remains the Outer Banks trim, where the 3.0L EcoBoost option adds $2,895 to the base price of $63,140 for the four-door model. The engine’s increased torque and refined power band could appeal to off-road enthusiasts seeking capability without the Raptor’s track-focused tuning. Ford has described the engine’s adaptation as “application-specific tuning,” emphasizing its versatility across different driving conditions and trim levels.
