Owners give this generation Ford Bronco (2021-current) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 94% recommend it. These figures are based on 50 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Ford Bronco
"My baby bronco"
"I want to start off by saying I have been waiting for the release for years and had very high expectations because I grew up in a bronco family. When I bought mine I was not disappointed. It was a beautiful blend of nostalgia and new features married to create a new vehicle in the small suv class that is different then all the others. There isn't much I don't like about the design. I have the big bend with a couple add on options. I'm very happy!"
"This is Ford's gem, by far."
"Drives so much better than a jeep Wrangler, Sorry. I used to rave about Jeeps. Ford has 1 up the norm. Competition breeds innovative ideas, so,... Let's see where this goes.. For now driving my Bronco is meditation 🧘♂️."
"Reliable"
"Comfortable and reliable. Great seating capacity. Easy access to rear trunk area."
Overall 2026 Ford Bronco Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Ford Bronco is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Ford Bronco quality a 4.5 out of 5.
2026 Ford Bronco Reliability
The 2026 Ford Bronco receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2026 Bronco Features
According to drivers of the 2026 Bronco, here are some of its best features:
2026 Ford Bronco Safety Features
EPA Passenger | 97.6 cu.ft. | ||
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Front Head Room | 41.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 173.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 118.1 cu.ft. | ||
Wheel Base | 100.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 86.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 21 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Drivetrain | 4WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Descent Control | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 275 @ 5700 RPM | ||
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Torque | 315 @ 3400 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
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| Price | $40,990 | $40,105 | $49,405 | $41,285 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 21/Comb 19 MPG | City 36/Hwy 36/Comb 36 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 33 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 74 MPGe | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 35 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 84 MPGe | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $57,074 | $58,704 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 275 @ 5700 RPM | 227 @ 5500 RPM | 261 @ 5500 RPM | 177 @ 5500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
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