Ford Bronco II 2WD
17.5 MPG The 1990 Ford Bronco II 2WD is EPA-rated at 17.5 MPG combined (15.5 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 857 gallons, $2743 a year in fuel, or $0.183 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1986–1990 run it averages 18.2 MPG, falling by 2.2 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.171 | $1714 | $2571 | $3429 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.183 | $1829 | $2743 | $3657 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.229 | $2286 | $3429 | $4571 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.257 | $2571 | $3857 | $5143 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.286 | $2857 | $4286 | $5714 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 20 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 1989 | 17.3 MPG | 15.3 | 20 | $3583 | 513 | 3 |
| 1988 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3475 | 495 | 2 |
| 1987 | 18.5 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1986 | 19.7 MPG | 17.7 | 22.7 | $3200 | 455 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 special purpose vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Ford Bronco II 2WD ranks 14 on current figures, against a class average of 18.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: GMC S15 Jimmy 2WD (18), Mercedes-Benz Metris (Passenger Van) (19), Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) (20), Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van) (20), Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 508 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Bronco II 2WD get?
The 1990 Ford Bronco II 2WD is rated at 17.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 15.5 city and 20 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 18.2 MPG, ranging from 17 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Bronco II 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 857 gallons — roughly $2743 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.183 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1990 model is $3550.
Has the Ford Bronco II 2WD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 19.7 MPG in 1986 to 17.5 in 1990. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Ford Bronco II 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 14 of 29 in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.7 MPG. That is 1.2 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.