2023 Ford Bronco Badlands 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
17
MPG
Highway
17
MPG
Combined
17
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
17
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Manual 7-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
17
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
17
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
510 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
17.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.7L 4-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.3L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,962/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,256/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,431/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,649/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,990/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,979/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,933/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,075/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,925/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Rollover
Rollover Probability25.6%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History16

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems208 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 208 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands 4WD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
94
Electrical System
22
Engine
20
Power Train
19
Brakes
15
Suspension
12
Structure
11
Seat Belts
7

2023 Ford Bronco Badlands 4WD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 94 complaints, Electrical System: 22 complaints, Engine: 20 complaints, Power Train: 19 complaints, Brakes: 15 complaints, Suspension: 12 complaints, Structure: 11 complaints, Seat Belts: 7 complaints.

8
Crashes Reported
6
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 03/06/2026ODI#11722617
1. Component/system that failed/malfunctioned — Braking system (electronic parking brake and brake control modules) combined with electrical/communication defect preventing storage of diagnostic troub…
Power TrainFiled: 03/11/2024ODI#11576611
I have a 2023 Ford bronco that has the 2.3 L engine and seven speed manual transmission. It was originally purchased in January 2023. I live in Colorado so it is cold and on cold mornings, since I hav…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 04/03/2023ODI#11515300
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Windshield wipers. Yes, it's available, but since it is environmentally dependent, it may be harder …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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