Ford Bronco 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Bronco 4WD across 19 model years, from the 1984 Ford Bronco 4WD through the 2026 Ford Bronco 4WD. The most recent 2026 Ford Bronco 4WD returns 20 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2021 Ford Bronco 4WD at 21 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Bronco 4WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Ford Bronco 4WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Ford Bronco 4WD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2025 | 2025 Ford Bronco 4WD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Bronco 4WD | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 2023 Ford Bronco 4WD | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Bronco 4WD | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ford Bronco 4WD | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | 22 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1996 | 1996 Ford Bronco 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1995 | 1995 Ford Bronco 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1994 | 1994 Ford Bronco 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1993 | 1993 Ford Bronco 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1992 | 1992 Ford Bronco 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1991 | 1991 Ford Bronco 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1990 | 1990 Ford Bronco 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1989 | 1989 Ford Bronco 4WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1988 | 1988 Ford Bronco 4WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1987 | 1987 Ford Bronco 4WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1986 | 1986 Ford Bronco 4WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1985 | 1985 Ford Bronco 4WD | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1984 | 1984 Ford Bronco 4WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
How the Ford Bronco 4WD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Bronco 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.