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Ford Bronco II MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 1985, the diesel Bronco II 4WD. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1984 and 1989–1990).

Ford Bronco II: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–19901015202530MPG19861984199025 MPG peaklowest peak 18Ford Bronco II: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG1984198619881990
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833.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1990 version, the Bronco II 2WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Ford Bronco II has EPA ratings for seven model years, 1984–1990, every one of them among special purpose vehicles. Its peak rating is the fourth highest of the 80 special purpose vehicle nameplates with MPG ratings on this site.

Its best version ranked third (tied) of 35 special purpose vehicles in 1985, behind the class leader, the Grumman Olson Kubvan. Of the 85 special purpose vehicle nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (9 of them); this one has.

Among 41 special purpose vehicles, 1990

The Bronco II placed 13th (tied). The class leader was the Suzuki Samurai at 25 MPG. The next higher rating, 19 MPG, belongs to the Mazda MPV.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 41 special purpose vehicles rated for 199010152025Bronco II 18median 18SamuraiBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 41 special purpose vehicles rated for 199010152025Bronco II 18median 18

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1986

    New: 2.3-liter 4-cylinder, 2.9-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984–1990.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1985.

All 7 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
1990Bronco II 2WD1816 / 20164
1989Bronco II 2WD1816 / 21165
1987–1988Bronco II 2WD1917 / 22174
1986Bronco II 2WD2220 / 25175
1985Bronco II 4WD diesel2523 / 27165
1984Bronco II 4WD1816 / 22146

Version names in the EPA list: Bronco II 2WD, Bronco II 4WD.

Same class, 1990

Suzuki Samurai25 MPGChrysler Town and Country18 MPGGMC Jimmy18 MPGToyota Cab Chassis11 MPG

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