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They definitely don’t test on older than 2000 in my county. And for that matter I don’t think they actually check tailpipe emissions in anything. Probably just checking the computer for codes.

Also you are incorrect, Ford does not have to comply with these particular EPA regulations. They are free to slap the 6.8L into everything they produce and charge customers a couple hundred dollars extra to satisfy the bureaucrats with their pay offs as FCA does.

The 392 just got promised to another new upcoming vehicle in the minivan-tastic Grand Wagoneer. So I imagine it’s safe for at least another 6-7 years. Therefore, the Rubicon’s 392 will likely last as long as Wranglers generational life.

Why are we comparing this to the old Ranger? Old Ranger had body on frame construction, rear wheel drive and a solid rear axle. This is more apt to be compared to the Escape. I can’t see any consumer of the old Ranger giving 2 thoughts to this. Possibly fleets, but not general consumers of...

How long before those tunes cause the EPA to start fining people $10k per instance? Another LS performance parts designer released a letter yesterday they were ending a sizeable amount of production due to the EPA coming down on them. Particularly with turbo engines Increasing engine timing...

It’s really the perfect engine. Also a nice FU to Jeeps 6.4L Wrangler.

But that’s not what you were originally referring to. Based on your previous post I thought you would be excited to be able to carry an extra cooler of beer with the increased payload from the lighter V8. FWIW I would pay more for a weaker V8 that didn’t leave me stuck with a turbo failure...

You do realize a dressed 5.0 weighs less than a dressed 2.7L right?

Interesting, my tire math in my head was severely off, for whatever reason I thought that was significantly smaller.

Why would you want to go smaller? Your fuel economy will go down and the truck will look ridiculous with such small tires. Assuming your starting with the Sas package.

Really? The 2liter combined is 23? You could get better than that out of a V8 in something that small.

I’m not saying it’s not possible but I’ve never heard of a timing chain being a maintenance item? Sure at 200k it could probably stand to be replaced even on the best engine but I don’t think it’s something to worry about? As far as turbos? I lost a turbo on the 2.7L F150 I used to have from...

If anyone on this site finds CRs information to be reliable then they should go ahead and forget about the Bronco. BOF, rear drive - solid rear axle SUVs will not fair well in the rating. They will compare the Handling, Ride, fuel economy, noise level, and amenities to unibody crap like the...

For what it’s worth I don’t think the standards made it better. For example I wouldn’t want to pull 11,000 lbs with an F150 even if it’s rated for it. First the running gear in an F150 is no where near as strong as an F250, the engines in the F150 are decidedly lighter duty, and the F150 weighs...

V8 4Runner also stopped in 09, though I think the V6 may be up to 7K now? Regardless those standards have more or less caused everything to inflate significantly since they became de facto. Lot of unibody crossovers have ratings way higher than anyone with sense would ever attempt.

V8 4Runner tows 7K V8 H3 tows 6k Neither of them will perform well at high speeds on desert roads. It’s a trade off, again I point everyone to look at the rear suspension on the Bronco.

Jeez people look at the suspension design for why it tow rating is limited. Unless you want to tack an extra $10k on truck cost there’s no way to make a short wheelbase off-roader that travels on bumpy roads smoothly at 65MPH also tow 5k lbs. If you want articulation and wheel travel you have...

FWIW some OEMs (Toyota for one) sell new cars with tires that have less tread than the same tires would have bought new from your local tire shop. I’m not sure if this is due to fuel economy difference it would make or what.

This, CR compares every SUV to the fluffiest crossover on the market. They compare vehicles that are not being cross-shopped. If the Wrangler is a supposed gas guzzler it’s only because it’s being compared to a Kia Niro. Expect the exact same criticism of the Bronco from this publication. With...

Your All Terrains should last 60-80k miles so long as you don’t chunk them on rocks, keep them rotated and make sure you have a good alignment Your Mud Terrains should last 40-55k miles with the same precautions. Now Granted I stick with BFG and Cooper and perhaps other brands just don’t last...