2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
21
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
453 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

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

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.7L, 6-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$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems36 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 36 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks 4WD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
9
Engine
7
Power Train
5
Speed Control
4
Brakes
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Lighting
2
Air Bags
2

2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks 4WD problems by category: Electrical System: 9 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Speed Control: 4 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints.

8
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/18/2026ODI#11738527
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle depressing the brake pedal, heard a clunking noise and on for second the vehicle attempts to move while in…
Electrical SystemFiled: 10/07/2025ODI#11691762
Description of the Problem: The issue involves the speakers and radio system in my 2025 Ford Bronco. The audio system intermittently cuts out completely, resulting in a total loss of sound. This incl…
Speed ControlFiled: 09/08/2025ODI#11685755
I was driving the vehicle on high mountain pass roads in Colorado. Anytime I would approach approximately 11,400 feet of elevation. The vehicle would instantly lose all power with no warning lights of…

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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