The 2027 Ford Bronco puts more power within reach of more buyers. Ford now offers its 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 on the Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage trims, where it makes 380 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. The same engine also comes standard on the new Bronco Filson.
The V6 itself is not new to the family. In fact, the Bronco Raptor has used a 3.0-liter EcoBoost since its debut for the 2022 model year. What changes for 2027 is how many Broncos can get one.
Ford laid out the details in an article on its own site by Bronco brand marketing manager Haley Skiko. It covers engine, trim, interior and color changes. However, it gives no prices.
Where the 2027 Ford Bronco V6 is offered
According to Ford’s 2027 Bronco overview, the V6 is optional on Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage models and standard on Filson. Ford rates it at 380 hp and 440 lb-ft. The twin-turbo engine also shares its architecture with the Bronco Raptor, which Ford calls “the pinnacle of high-speed off-road performance.”
The Raptor keeps a stronger tune, though. Edmunds lists the Raptor at 418 hp and 440 lb-ft, so the regular-trim V6 gives up horsepower but matches its torque rating. Edmunds calls the new option a detuned version of the Raptor engine.
Meanwhile, the base and Big Bend models stay with four cylinders. Edmunds says those trims use only the 2.3-liter turbocharged four for 2027, rated at 300 hp and 325 lb-ft.
How the 3.0 compares with the 2.7
The step up is a big one. According to Edmunds, the 3.0-liter adds 50 hp and 25 lb-ft over the 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 that Bronco buyers could order before. Edmunds also notes that the 2.7 option costs $3,295 today.
What happens to the 2.7 is less clear. Edmunds describes it as “now-discontinued.” Ford’s own article, however, does not say the 3.0 replaces it. Ford Authority went further and wrote that “it’s unclear” whether the bigger engine will take its place. Until Ford says so, the 2.7’s future stays an open question.
Ford Authority adds some useful context. About a week before the details came out, Ford said the 2027 Bronco was getting a “new engine,” and that comment set off talk of a hybrid. As it turns out, the new engine is the 3.0. The outlet also points out that the F-150 dropped its 2.7 for the 3.0 in July.
Filson and RTR join the lineup
Ford is also adding two new series. First, the Bronco Filson focuses on premium materials, the driving experience and off-road ability, and it comes standard with the 3.0. It also gets two colors of its own, Field Green and Iron Sands Metallic. Filson is a trademark of C.C. Filson Co., used under license, Ford notes.
Next, the Bronco RTR targets high-speed desert driving. Ford has not released its engine or other specs. Its cabin uses Hyper Lime details, which a Ford caption calls “the most expressive interior in the Bronco lineup.” Edmunds also mentions a pink Desert Rising special edition for 2027.
Across the range, Neptune Blue replaces Velocity Blue on the color chart. Ford lists it as an extra-cost paint.
New seats and a heated wheel
Several trims get new upholstery. For example, Outer Banks models with the Lux Package now use premium vinyl instead of the leather that came standard before. Badlands, meanwhile, gets upgraded Marine Grade Vinyl across the series, including its first power-adjustable vinyl seat.
That Badlands material has a practical side. Edmunds says Ford calls it more durable and easier to clean, and it carries a trim-specific pattern.
Big Bend buyers gain a feature, too. With the Mid Package, they can now order a heated steering wheel, which Ford used to keep for higher series. Edmunds adds that the package brings other content Ford has not detailed yet.
Price and timing for the 2027 Bronco
Ford has not announced 2027 pricing. Edmunds expects the 3.0 to cost more than the 2.7 option did, but that is the outlet’s guess, not a Ford number. Edmunds also says the trucks should reach dealer lots “in the coming months,” with more details closer to launch.
So the headline change is simple. A buyer who wanted Raptor-family V6 power without a Raptor now has four trims to choose from, counting the Filson.
The current Bronco has come a long way since its return. Ford revealed it on July 13, 2020, bringing back a name it had retired in 1996, FOX 2 Detroit reported at the time. That report also said Ford would build it at its Michigan plant in Wayne, alongside the Ranger pickup.
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