2021 Ford Bronco Review

Name: 2021 Ford Bronco
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The 2021 Ford Bronco is a highly capable off-roader that makes minimal sacrifices to on-road drivability. Downsides include fuel economy, wind noise, braking distances and some cheap-looking interior materials. Otherwise the Bronco is enjoyable to drive and easy to live with. From its character and design to its helpful drive modes and wide availability of its off-road package, the Bronco is the best buy among its competition for most shoppers.

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2021 Ford Bronco Review

by the Edmunds Experts

10/7/2021

What You Need to Know

Unstoppable off-road prowess
Seemingly unlimited customization options
Two-door and four-door versions
The beginning of the sixth Bronco generation introduced for 2021

What is the Bronco?

The 2021 Ford Bronco is both a revival of a famous nameplate and a highly capable off-road 4x4. After a 20-plus-year absence, this storied SUV has arrived at Ford dealerships boasting the style and spirit of the original 1966 Bronco. On top of that, its plentiful off-road features and on-road manners make it a front-runner against the likes of the Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner and Land Rover Defender.

Available in two- or food-door variants, the 2021 Bronco is a body-on-frame vehicle like traditionally defined SUVs and most modern pickup trucks. Just don't confuse it with the Bronco Sport. That's an entirely different, smaller and less capable vehicle that's based on the Ford Escape crossover SUV, and we review it separately.

Is the Ford Bronco a good value?

The Bronco is available in six trim levels (not including a limited and fully loaded First Edition) that range from approximately $30,000 to $60,000. Generally, the four-door is a $2,500 upgrade.

While climbing up the trim levels brings the usual perks such as available leather seats and a larger touchscreen, a key advantage to the Bronco is that most off-road equipment is available on all versions. All Broncos feature four-wheel drive with a low range and can be equipped with a steel front bumper and locking front and rear differentials. The latter comes as part of the Sasquatch package, which also adds larger tires, a lifted suspension and more aggressive gearing.

Though some off-road hardware is limited to higher-end versions, the broad availability of the Sasquatch package is attractive in contrast to the Jeep Wrangler — its comparable Rubicon equipment is only available near the top of the model line.

How does the Bronco drive?

Often specialty vehicles come with sacrifices to on-road drivability. Fortunately, this is not a concern with the Bronco. Thanks to an independent front suspension, the Bronco has tight and accurate steering and an agreeable ride.

The standard turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque with premium fuel) provides sufficient acceleration whether it's combined with the standard seven-speed manual or the optional 10-speed automatic. The larger and optional turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 (330 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque with premium fuel) makes a satisfying improvement but isn't a necessity.

Though only available with the four-cylinder, the manual transmission is unique in that it has a crawler gear, noted by a "C" on the shift pattern between reverse and first. Sometimes referred to as a "granny" gear, the crawler has a numerically high (or short) ratio that means the engine has to spin far more times to turn the wheels. When combined with a similarly short final drive (or axle ratio) and with low-range engaged, the resulting crawl ratio allows the engine to work even harder at lower vehicle speeds, which improves low-speed off-road maneuvers. Approach a steep hill, ease off the clutch, and the Bronco simply climbs up. It's so slow in this gear that you could release the clutch, get out and walk faster. (Note: Don't do this.)

While the 10-speed automatic can't brag about crawl ratios to the same degree, it remains the one to pick for most buyers. Having 10 gears to pick from allows lots of flexibility, including taller gears for the freeway that reduce engine noise and improve fuel economy. The automatic transmission also includes access to additional technology aids that improve the off-road experience, such as a low-speed off-road cruise control and a clever braking system that improves agility (covered in greater detail below).

How comfortable is the Bronco?

Driving on a trail requires driving to a trail, and the Bronco's comfort means you arrive without fatigue. The steering is easy to keep straight. It has none of the float or tendency to wander, making the Bronco far more confident and relaxing at freeway speeds than the Wrangler.

The nature of a removable roof and frameless windows means you should anticipate some road noise, but it's still easy to hear the radio or maintain a conversation at 70 mph without raising your voice.

The seats are soft and offer generous adjustment ranges, and the large windows provide decent outward views. The hood seems tall, which might make judging overhangs a bit tricky for some people. Fortunately there are tie-downs that sit on the left and right sides of the hood, and they give a good perspective of the fenders' position relative to traffic or the trail.

How's the Bronco's interior?

It's functional and intuitively laid out. But more importantly, it just looks cool. A broad horizontal dash dominates the cabin, with strategically placed and rubberized grab handles that your passengers can use to help keep themselves in place.

It might seem strange at first to see the window and mirror controls located ahead of the center armrest, but it makes sense considering that the doors are easily removed. Frameless windows keep the doors compact, enough so that you can store all four of them in the back. And because the side mirrors are mounted on the hood, they remain in place when the doors are removed. In another welcome touch, Ford has also developed side curtain airbags that hide in the roll bar, a safety addition absent in the Wrangler.

The soft-top and hardtop roofs are also easy to remove. The soft folds back like a convertible's, and the hardtop comes off in large panels. There's no center overhead bar connecting the Bronco's middle roof pillars (the B-pillars) like you have in the Wrangler, so you get an unobstructed view of the sky when you look up. Remove the doors and roof, and the result is just fun.

Some trim levels feature rubberized non-carpeted floors with drain plugs — remove them and you literally see the ground underneath. After a day in the great outdoors, you can hose off the interior in Broncos so equipped. You can also option for carpeted floors as well.

How's the Bronco's tech?

The Bronco's retro styling vibe doesn't mean it's stuck with AM radio and a cassette deck. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration is standard and includes wireless functionality so you can connect up your phone's apps to the touchscreen without having to use a USB cord. The center touchscreen (8-inch standard, 12-inch optional) reacts quickly to inputs and commands.

An optional navigation system features trail recommendations, and the available 360-degree exterior camera system's comprehensive views help when picking the right line on a trail or when parallel parking.

The Bronco features a host of electronic aids for off-road driving. Trail Control functions like a slow-speed cruise control that can be adjusted in 0.5-mph increments. Ford takes it further with Trail One-Pedal Drive, a feature that automatically applies the brakes as you release the gas pedal. Doing so alleviates the need to try to control both pedals simultaneously during tricky maneuvers on rocks, and it's impressive how smoothly the process happens.

Trail Turn Assist is the real highlight. When it's activated, the Bronco applies the brake of the inside rear wheel as you turn the steering. That braking keeps the wheel from turning, which then acts as an anchor point that the entire Bronco pivots around. This not only transforms tight three-point turns on a trail into simple steering movements, but it also acts like a hilarious quasi-donut mode.

Like the Wrangler Rubicon, the Bronco Badlands trim features a front anti-roll bar disconnect. Imagine an off-roading situation where one side of the front suspension is fully compressed while the other front wheel is hanging in the air. Pushing a button in the cabin disconnects the anti-roll bar that connects the two ends, greatly increasing articulation and letting that suspended wheel potentially drop back down to the ground so that it may get traction. The Bronco's advantage is that you can activate the disconnect when the suspension is already under load. The Wrangler's must be activated on flat ground.

While all of these features can be activated independently, the Bronco also has drive modes (Ford calls them GOAT, a callback to one of the original Bronco's code names, for "Goes Over Any Terrain"). Along with varying the stability control and engine response, these also engage the appropriate transfer case setting, diff lock and anti-roll bar disconnect, if equipped.

How's the Bronco's storage and towing?

The Bronco's cargo gate swings out to the passenger side a bit past 90 degrees and stays held in place with a strut. Shutting the door can take some effort, depending on the angle the Bronco is sitting at and whether you have the full-size 35-inch spare tire that comes with the Sasquatch package. With the hardtop, the rear glass folds up and out of the way easily. The rear of the soft top doesn't seem to move up as far, and it needs to be held in place with a prop rod. Considering how easy it is to fold rearward, this may be an acceptable compromise.

With the rear seats up, two-door Broncos offer 22.4 cubic feet of storage space and four-door versions have either 35.6 cubic feet (hardtop) or 38.3 cubes (soft top). That makes the larger Broncos more accommodating than the Wrangler, at 31.7 cubic feet regardless of door number, but less so than the 4Runner at 47.2 cubic feet. The Bronco's cargo area features tie-down points that are cheekily labeled with lassos.

An optional tow package adds a 2-inch Class II receiver and four- and seven-pin connectors, though a trailer brake controller is not available currently. As equipped, most two- and four-door Broncos have a tow rating of 3,500 pounds, which matches the four-door Jeep Wrangler with its optional tow package. (Two-door Wranglers can tow 2,000 pounds.) The Toyota 4Runner offers more capability with a standard receiver hitch and a 5,000-pound rating on all trim levels.

How economical is the Bronco?

The Bronco gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in combined city/highway driving with the four-cylinder regardless of transmission, while the automatic-only V6 gets an estimated 19 mpg combined. When the Bronco's equipped with the Sasquatch package, the figures drop to 18 mpg and 17 mpg for the four- and six-cylinder engines, respectively. These figures are slightly lower than the Wrangler's estimates with comparable engines and equipment, but they're generally better than those for the Toyota 4Runner.

Edmunds says

The 2021 Ford Bronco is the real deal. It delivers strong off-road performance and technology along with superior on-road refinement versus its rivals. Its wealth of configurations, both from the factory and in accessories, allows owners to tailor theirs as they see fit. Combine all this with fantastic styling and you end up with one highly desirable package.

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The 2021 Ford Bronco has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 13 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

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13 recalls found

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Recall Number:: 25V455000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S75
Manufactured from:: 2021-07-01 to
Number of vehicles affected:: 850318
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Defect Consequence:: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 14, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Recall Number:: 25V315000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S49
Manufactured from:: 2021-06-04 to 2025-03-13
Number of vehicles affected:: 1075299
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Defect Consequence:: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Recall Number:: 25V312000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25C14
Manufactured from:: 2020-09-23 to 2022-05-18
Number of vehicles affected:: 12219
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.

Recall Number:: 25V025000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S01
Manufactured from:: 2020-09-23 to 2024-07-23
Number of vehicles affected:: 149449
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Defect Consequence:: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 28, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

Recall Number:: 24V635000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24S55
Manufactured from:: 2021-06-07 to 2021-10-31
Number of vehicles affected:: 90736
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 17, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

Recall Number:: 23V598000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 23S48
Number of vehicles affected:: 169277
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Defect Consequence:: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 12, 2023. Remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.

Recall Number:: 23V358000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 23C16
Number of vehicles affected:: 175550
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Defect Consequence:: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.

Recall Number:: 23V165000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 23C05
Number of vehicles affected:: 1651
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05.

Recall Number:: 22V928000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 22S77
Number of vehicles affected:: 1226
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
Defect Consequence:: An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.

Recall Number:: 22V825000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 22C27
Number of vehicles affected:: 47046
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C27.

Recall Number:: 22V411000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 22S44
Number of vehicles affected:: 53103
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Defect Consequence:: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S44.

Recall Number:: 21V982000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 21S52
Number of vehicles affected:: 839
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Defect Consequence:: A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.

Recall Number:: 21V770000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 21C23
Number of vehicles affected:: 553
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Defect Consequence:: Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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We Said Goodbye Jeep Hello Bronco

OCYLBronco, 08/19/2021

2021 Ford Bronco Badlands 4dr SUV 4WD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 7M)

We have owned two jeep wranglers and both were great vehicles. We explored places from the desert to the mountains, took family trips etc. anyone who has owned a jeep knows the pros and cons. And the list on both sides is long. When Ford announced the Bronco we reserved right away. We just took possession of the Ford Bronco Badlands. And, after a few days of ownership we are very … impressed, surprised and so far the Bronco wins in every way over the Jeep. Highlights: 1. It’s comfortable in the front seats and backseats . Hands down amazingly more comfortable compared to jeep. You can actually ride in this vehicle for hours without being miserably uncomfortable. 2. Space is perfect in front and back. It’s slightly more spacious than the Jeep Wrangler and instead of feeling crammed in can there is proper spacing that makes it very comfortable. 3. Suspension and ride is great. Compared to the Jeep it blows jeep out of the water. Driving on various road conditions is superior and comfortable. 4. Drive: if you have driven a jeep say goodbye to death wobble or a vehicle that sounds like it’s dying passed 72mph … in the new bronco you can comfortably drive 80 mph or more if wanted and the vehicle doesn’t have hood wobbles, sound like engine is maxed or struggling on the highway. You might actually enjoy road-trips versus feeding the drive to the off-road destination. Storage: about same as wrangler it is more than adequate for vehicle type. Interior style: modern and simple. I think they nailed it. It’s not overly futuristic and not some cheesy retro play. It fits the times and looks timeless . Tech: awesome. The base modem stereos and tech and better than what comes on Jeep Wrangler in so many ways. But the upgraded tech available is far better. Ford did a great job of providing good technology options and audio . Thank you! Engine - everyone will have a preference. We chose the 4 cylinder and let’s just start by saying if I line up at a red light with a Jeep Wrangler we will blow it out of the water leaving it far behind all the way to 80mph . 300 hp with turbo. I’m sure the v6 is even better but the 4 cylinder is responsive, quick, and has no real lag. Hands down beats the wrangler. Roof options: we orders hard top and all aware of the delay. So ended up with soft top. Its growing on us and with windows popped out it’s actually very cool. When it’s open it’s amazing to have full roof open. TBD if we end up loving the soft top. Recommendation- invest in the upgraded stereo or plan to do so aftermarket. The base stereo tech is good but speakers and amplifier will make you wanting more. Ford offers a great upgrade to make it easy and it’s worth it . This is my first vehicle review. Felt compelled to share out first take. While we have been multi jeep owners, at this moment I don’t believe we will ever go back. The ford Bronco badlands is a superior vehicle in all the ways that matter for us as a family.

DO NOT BUY A NEW FORD

Raphael, 08/22/2024

2021 Ford Bronco Big Bend 4dr SUV 4WD w/Advanced 4x4 (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

NEW 2021 bronco off the lot, we've had had five (5) recalls, and been in the shop seven (7) times. do not buy a new ford.

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Tammy F., 04/22/2023

2021 Ford Bronco 2dr SUV 4WD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 7M)

I exclusively drive manuals. I reluctantly sold my 2014 2SS 1LE Camaro because I wanted a 4x4 capable SUV next. I had seen the new Broncos advertised, but due to the supply chain issues, I had to make due with what I could get my hands on - a Tacoma. I absolutely hated it, and as soon as I was able, I traded for a 2021 Bronco 2-door base model with the manual transmission. I love the …

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Tamralynn , 06/26/2022

2021 Ford Bronco Big Bend 4dr SUV 4WD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 7M)

I have wanted a bronco since I first saw them a couple of years ago. When I called a dealership eight months ago, I was told it was a two and half year wait and you had to order one. I continue to see them on the road, scarcely, and still wanted one. Then came across my area 51 blue soft top. It had 1900 miles on it it was a 2021 and I got a great deal. And it is amazing. The ride is …

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2021 Bronco Highlights

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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$221/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Bronco models:

Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert: Warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse.
Trailer sway damping: Adjusts the brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway.
360-degree camera system: Gives you a top-down view of the Bronco and its surroundings for tight parking situations.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover25.6%

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