Need Forums Advice 1.5 vs 2.0

[petegee77]

Hi, I currently own a 2022 BSBB with 18 K on it and the 1.5 L. I'm considering a 2024 BSBL, from a Chevy dealer, with only 3800 mikes on it. It was a former lease. I love the MPG with my 1.5 and the power in Sport mode. I just don't trust the 3 banger , especially with all the recalls and apparently another is coming today in the mail. I'd really appreciate any input from the forum. Thank you in advance.

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[bstn rnr]

Hi, I currently own a 2022 BSBB with 18 K on it and the 1.5 L. I'm considering a 2024 BSBL, from a Chevy dealer, with only 3800 mikes on it. It was a former lease. I love the MPG with my 1.5 and the power in Sport mode. I just don't trust the 3 banger , especially with all the recalls and apparently another is coming today in the mail. I'd really appreciate any input from the forum. Thank you in advance.

I have yet to see someone who went from the 1.5 to the 2.0 and regretted it.

 

[Bill G]

Love my ’21 BL. A lot of the purchase decision was the 2L engine. I don’t mind the mpg “loss” because of not having the 3cyl engine. It does depend on your expectations, however.

 

[Warped9]

Mine’s new, but I have zero issues with the 1.5L.

 

[kenmitch]

Call me crazy, but....I'd either keep what I had or hold out for a good deal on a 2025 Badlands if I were in your shoes.

 

[fstlan3]

If you are a patient man I second holding out. Any 2025 model will be a reliability improvement with the totally redesigned engines in both the 1.5 and 2.0 flavor. I currently have a 2.0 Escape and it’s honestly a wonderful engine. It’s the latest and greatest MPC engine (available on all 2025 Bronco Sports) and has been great so far. I personally would always choose to get the most you can when you can so I vote 2.0 regardless.

I wouldn’t trust any 1.5 prior to the new engine design for 2025 personally.

 

[Jbatsea]

“I just don’t trust the 3-banger”

sounds like you answered your own question. I have the 2025 with the new 1.5, so no dog in the fight. I would suggest you go with the one that makes you the most comfortable. Life’s too short.

 

[Broncocat]

Hi, I currently own a 2022 BSBB with 18 K on it and the 1.5 L. I'm considering a 2024 BSBL, from a Chevy dealer, with only 3800 mikes on it. It was a former lease. I love the MPG with my 1.5 and the power in Sport mode. I just don't trust the 3 banger , especially with all the recalls and apparently another is coming today in the mail. I'd really appreciate any input from the forum. Thank you in advance.

We have a 2021 1.5. 91K miles 0 major issues. Change the oil and rotate the tires every 5k. It had the water pump fixed and new belt under warranty at 70k. The alternator needed replaced at 85k bc it was making noise. I would strongly recommend NOT following fords maintenance schedule if you intend to own it long term. We changed the RDU, PTU and transmission fluid at 60k all were in bad shape. Are planning to change them all again at 100k. The older 1.5 are the problem child’s. This one in the BS is pretty well made. Fords service recommendations are what kill these. Ours has been on many long trips. We take it camping every year in NH with no issues and it gets 30mpg. Great little car.

 

[jkernitzki]

Personally I’d like to see the 2.0 as base and the 2.7 as an option on all trims. The 1.5 is only there to satisfy the EPA.

 

[RSH]

That's opening a can of worms.
I have a 2021 Badlands, tried the 1.5 models before purchasing, to me it was a night and day difference, yes the 2.0 doesn't get the fuel mileage of the 1.5 but that wasn't the driving factor for me. I wanted the Badlands powertrain and the other goodies the package offered.

 

[21Broncosaurus]

I’ve seen more complaints about the transmission these cars all share than the engine itself. I have the 1.5L 91k miles so far so good.

 

[petegee77]

Personally I’d like to see the 2.0 as base and the 2.7 as an option on all trims. The 1.5 is only there to satisfy the EPA.

Now THIS totally makes sense. Thank you.

 

[petegee77]

I’ve seen more complaints about the transmission these cars all share than the engine itself. I have the 1.5L 91k miles so far so good.

knock knock

 

[kenmitch]

Personally I’d like to see the 2.0 as base and the 2.7 as an option on all trims. The 1.5 is only there to satisfy the EPA.

I could see the 2.0L as standard, but the 2.3L out of the big Bronco would be more realistic.

 

[jkernitzki]

I’d prefer the 2.7 if it could be made to fit, it’s basically a diesel engine made to run on gas. Way better towing capacity. And who doesn’t want a V6?

The I4 2.3 is much better with fuel economy, but that’s about it.

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