2026 2 Door 2.7 not available?

[Beachin 74]

The one thing I learned on this Bronco 6G model rollout the past 6 years is don't hesitate on purchasing a "new model" because you might think there will be issues with it. If I waited, I wouldn't have been able to get my wife, the Outer Banks optioned the way she wanted. (see signature)

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[Aknobronco]

My supposition is it is a production capacity issue. Ford has expanded the offering to the Ranger while keeping it with other models. The 2-dr Bronco represents less than a 20% take rate among buyers. So dealers can upsell buyers to the more expensive 4-dr trim for those buyers focused on the 2.7L.

Go 2dr or no bronco I told stealership!

 

[mdainsd]

A 2-door Raptor done right would sell……….big time! There is a market for 2 door Broncos. A niche. Happy with mine and it’s going no where.

All raptors to date have been or are 4 doors. Whether F150, Ranger or Bronco. Its part of their DNA I suppose.

 

[Red2000]

A 2-door Raptor done right would sell……….big time! There is a market for 2 door Broncos. A niche. Happy with mine and it’s going no where.

I wouldn't hold your breath on a 2 door raptor. But never say never.

 

[Jwis]

I love my 2-dr 2.7 "Wildlands" and am very happy with overall 17.2 mpg, the performance especially in Sport mode. Though offroad in the mountains, I am sure the 2.3 would work acceptable with Sasquatch gearing.
Ford may be following Jeep with limited 2 dr Rubicon offerings, but come on...
Really like the performance of the wife's 3.0 Lincoln and dream of a junkyard retrofit for the Bronco.
There's no replacement for displacement.

 

[PPJJFF]

I wouldn't hold your breath on a 2 door raptor. But never say never.

I agree. Ford missed the boat.

 

[Aknobronco]

All the 2.7 2dr fanboys here didn't realize 2.7 2dr bronco sits at lots average over 90 days before it's sold... Considered the slowest selling model vs 2.3 2dr.

Nobody in business of losing money so is Ford and it's stealerships

 

[Ducati1098]

All the 2.7 2dr fanboys here didn't realize 2.7 2dr bronco sits at lots average over 90 days before it's sold... Considered the slowest selling model vs 2.3 2dr.

I’m willing to bet there is no concrete proof or publicly available data to back this claim up.

 

[Red2000]

And it looks like the 2.7 stopped at the Stroppe.

 

[nc-hiker]

Probably this boils down to money, but how does offering no 2-door V6 earn Ford more money? Typically auto makers are always making upgrades available to get people to pay more, but not in this case with no engine upgrade offering.

Does the V6 cost so much more to manufacture, install and warranty in a 2-door Bronco, that Ford loses money even when up-charging? Or is it another option ploy to make V6 buyers buy a more expensive 4-door? Or is Ford short on V6 availability, and wanting the V6 for other vehicles? Inquiring minds want know.

My guess is that by removing one of the engine/body combinations, you reduce one of the suspension development requirements and an entire lane of testing, thereby reducing the overall Bronco program costs. Each engine/body/transmission combination has to be tested thoroughly and has unique suspension needs (due to weight and wheelbase). Also, the new 2.3 now has direct and port injection and it's got a lot of power and torque. With the lower weight of the two door, you should be well-served by the 2.3.

 

[PPJJFF]

All the 2.7 2dr fanboys here didn't realize 2.7 2dr bronco sits at lots average over 90 days before it's sold... Considered the slowest selling model vs 2.3 2dr.

Nobody in business of losing money so is Ford and it's stealerships

Many do sit. Is it because their 2-door 2.7 builds? I don’t think so.

 

[BroncoChallenger]

None of my 2.3L are slugs.

It's a real shame that the 2.7L is only available in the F-150 XL, XLT and STX. It's no longer available in the Lariat, nor any other trim. The 3.5L in the F-150 Tremor is overpowered unless you're towing........the 2.7L would be perfect but it's not offered. I also feel the 2.7L would be a great base engine in the Expedition. Fantastic engine overall, but I am still glad my Broncos have the 2.3L........300 horsepower is abundant power.

Owning an Expedition, and having had a couple 2.7's now (one in an F150 XLT Sport, one in our Bronco), I'm glad it's NOT an option for the Expedition. Despite the weight reduction, that thing is still a heavy tank and gets good use from the (albeit de-tuned) 3.5 available in the lower trims. If it were a 2.7, once you've got 7-8 people and their gear in it (teens and full-size adults), it starts to actually get into the boost quite a bit taking off, passing, and climbing hills.

One could argue that the 2.7 MIGHT be a good base engine for the F150 Tremor...but as one who offroads from time to time, more power is not really a bad thing, so I can see why Ford dropped the 3.5 into it instead. One must remember that the F150 weighs considerably more than even a 4-door Bronco, and benefits from that extra power in everything it does.

 

[michelle227]

I’m willing to bet there is no concrete proof or publicly available data to back this claim up.

Even if there was, without knowing how they were optioned, the data is meaningless. A crappy dealer optioned vehicle isn't going to fly off the lot...and not being able to get a manual ALSO hurts.

All too often, the 2dr Broncos I saw were base with next to no options. Oh, and slushbox.

 

[CC1999]

I am curious if they are trying to kill off the 2dr.
I had the 2.7L in my 2023 2dr Bronco .
Would not have even considered a 2.3.

It was not exactly overpowered with the 2.7L not bad but nothing crazy when optioned with the SAS pkg.

 

[Ducati1098]

Even if there was, without knowing how they were optioned, the data is meaningless. A crappy dealer optioned vehicle isn't going to fly off the lot...and not being able to get a manual ALSO hurts.

All too often, the 2dr Broncos I saw were base with next to no options. Oh, and slushbox.

I don’t think not having manual makes too much of a difference in this case.
Manual is never going to sell as well as auto, regardless of engine.

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