The 2026 Ford Bronco is certified across 12 configurations with 1.5L 3-Cylinder Engine, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine, 2.7L 6-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 8-spd or Automatic (S8) or Automatic (S10) or Manual 7-spd. EPA classified under the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 1.5L 3-Cylinder Engine | 3 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 8-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 1.5L 3-Cylinder Engine | 3 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Sport 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Outer Banks 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.7L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 7-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 7-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.7L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 7-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Bronco Raptor 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Standard passenger body configuration
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices
Vehicle summary, key performance indicators, and primary reliability metrics.
EPA certified city/highway fuel economy, electric battery range, and annual fuel costs.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected vehicle component.
Official safety recall notices, defect descriptions, and free dealer remedies.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Ford Bronco
The 2026 Ford Bronco is certified with 1.5L and 2L and 2.3L and 2.7L and 3L 3-Cylinder / 4-Cylinder / 6-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2026 Ford Bronco is available with Part-time 4-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic 8-spd or Automatic (S8) or Automatic (S10) or Manual 7-spd transmission architectures for the 2026 Ford Bronco.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.