Ford Bronco 2027: 380-hp 3.0 EcoBoost V6 and equipment changes

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Buyers of the 2027 Ford Bronco will need to check individual trims and packages more carefully. Some versions lose remote start from the key fob. That does not automatically remove remote start through the Ford App, which still depends on compatible hardware, an activated modem and mobile connectivity.

Ford has also dropped the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 from the U.S. Bronco range. Its replacement is a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 rated at 380 hp and 597 Nm. Compared with the previous 2.7 EcoBoost at 330 hp and 563 Nm, the gain is 50 hp and about 34 Nm.

The new 3.0 EcoBoost is available on Outer Banks and Heritage, plus the four-door Badlands. Filson gets it as standard. The base 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost remains, while Bronco Raptor continues with a more powerful tune of the 3.0-liter V6.

The equipment reshuffle is just as notable. On Outer Banks with the Lux package, real leather is replaced by premium vinyl. The Mid package gets cloth seats and loses power adjustment for the front seats. Some packages also lose extra USB ports and key-fob remote start, while certain LED lighting elements are no longer standard. In some Lux packages, the B&O system now has 10 speakers instead of 12.

The distinction between key-fob remote start and Ford App control matters. App-based commands require an activated built-in modem, the vehicle to be linked to an account and access to a supported cellular network. Availability can therefore vary by country and vehicle.

Ford has not yet published the full U.S. price list for the 2027 Bronco, so the premium for the 380-hp engine cannot yet be calculated. The main change is clear, however: more V6 power arrives alongside selective equipment cuts.