Have a 2.3 in the Ranger we bought until the Bronco comes in, even with an autotragic it is quick enough and does not labor.
My wife ordered a Mansquatch Badlands... The wait begins
Had a 2006 4.4 X5 120k.it was about to need 3 grand in work. Bought a 2021 Ranger lariat 4x4 when we ordered the Bronco Sunday. Honestly this is a no win situation with the supply constraints.
LOL "just 18 mpg". The late 70s 351 versions where 10 mpg city 13 highway with less power.
All perspective
And yes bigger tires and taller gears give worse fuel economy.
O-ring grease or Gummi Pflege makes rubber soft and will expand it. BMWs have had door seal creaks and rattles for ages and this cures it.
Gummi Pflege