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Ford Bronco MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2021–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford Bronco fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford Bronco for 6 model years, 2021 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 15–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 9 configurations rated 15–20 MPG combined and costing $3,330–$4,250 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2021 is the 2021 Bronco 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, at 21 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 15 MPG in 1984.
Ford Bronco MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 (6th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 15–20 | $3,330–$4,250 |
| 2025 | 15–20 | $3,320–$4,250 |
| 2024 | 15–20 | $3,190–$4,250 |
| 2023 | 15–20 | $3,220–$4,250 |
| 2022 | 15–20 | $3,220–$4,250 |
| 2021 | 17–21 | $3,120–$3,930 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford Bronco generations
1 generations between 2021 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Ford Bronco MPG history, 1984–1996
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 12–14 |
| 1995 | 13–14 |
| 1994 | 13–14 |
| 1993 | 12–14 |
| 1992 | 12–14 |
| 1991 | 12–14 |
| 1990 | 12–14 |
| 1989 | 11–15 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 11–15 |
| 1987 | 11–15 |
| 1986 | 11–17 |
| 1985 | 11–16 |
| 1984 | 10–15 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford Bronco's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford Bronco run 15–21 MPG across model years 2021 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 15–20 MPG.
Which Ford Bronco model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021 Ford Bronco Bronco 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2021, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Ford Bronco cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,330–$4,250 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,330.
Has the Ford Bronco's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2021 to 20 MPG in 2026, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 15 MPG.