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Ford Bronco II MPG

EPA fuel economy for 33 Ford Bronco II trims sold from 1984 to 1990. Best ever: 25 MPG (1985 Bronco II 4WD). Latest model year 1990: 16 to 18 MPG combined across 4 trims.

25best combined MPG (1985)
23 / 27city / highway of the best trim
14lowest combined MPG (1984)
7model years rated
$3,470a year to fuel, cheapest 1990 trim at EPA prices

Ford Bronco II fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1990 Ford Bronco II to fuel is the Bronco II 2WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl (18 MPG) at $3,470 a year. The Bronco II 4WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl (16 MPG) costs $3,900, so the thriftier trim saves $430 a year and $2,150 over five years.

1990 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular18$3,470cheapest
Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular17$3,670+$200
Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular17$3,670+$200
Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular16$3,900+$430

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Ford Bronco II MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
1990181620Bronco II 2WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1989181621Bronco II 2WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1988191722Bronco II 2WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1987191722Bronco II 2WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd4
1986222025Bronco II 2WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1985252327Bronco II 4WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd5
1984181622Bronco II 4WD, 2.8 L, 6 cyl, Manual 4-spd6

Every Ford Bronco II trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
1990Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular162018494$3,470
1990Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular152017523$3,670
1990Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1990Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular151916555$3,900
1989Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular162118494$3,470
1989Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular151917523$3,670
1989Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular152017523$3,670
1989Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1989Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular151916555$3,900
1988Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular172219468$3,280
1988Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular162118494$3,470
1988Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular152017523$3,670
1988Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1987Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular172219468$3,280
1987Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular152218494$3,470
1987Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular162018494$3,470
1987Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1986Bronco II 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular202522404$2,840
1986Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular172219468$3,280
1986Bronco II 2WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spdRWDRegular162118494$3,470
1986Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular162018494$3,470
1986Bronco II 4WD2.9 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1985Bronco II 4WD2.3 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spd4WD/AWDDiesel232725407$3,590
1985Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular162018494$3,470
1985Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular151917523$3,670
1985Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular152016555$3,900
1985Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141916555$3,900
1984Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular162218494$3,470
1984Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1984Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular151917523$3,670
1984Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1984Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular151716555$3,900
1984Bronco II 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular131514635$4,460

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

Compare with other 1990 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

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1990 Jeep Cherokee 2WD201822
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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Ford Bronco II?

The most efficient Ford Bronco II the EPA has rated is the 1985 Bronco II 4WD at 25 MPG combined (23 city, 27 highway).

What MPG does the 1990 Ford Bronco II get?

1990 Ford Bronco II trims range from 16 to 18 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Ford Bronco II has the worst fuel economy?

The 1984 Bronco II 4WD is the lowest rated at 14 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Ford Bronco II for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1990 Ford Bronco II to fuel is the Bronco II 2WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl (18 MPG) at $3,470 a year. The Bronco II 4WD, 2.9 L, 6 cyl (16 MPG) costs $3,900, so the thriftier trim saves $430 a year and $2,150 over five years.

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