2.9 V6 reliability & fuel economy

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Nov 14, 2024 | 01:56 PM

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2.9 V6 reliability & fuel economy

I'm looking for a little run around vehicle, and the bronco II caught my eye. Is the 2.9 a good engine? And what do y'all get for fuel mileage?
My Ford 460 gets expensive to daily...Haha
Thanks!

Nov 14, 2024 | 03:39 PM

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Just in my experience, the 2.9 is a fuel consuming gutless wonder. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t buy another one but that’s just what they are. I had an 87 bronco II (nicknamed the deuce) and let me tell you, it took a severe beating. IIRC I got about 13-15 mpg

Nov 18, 2024 | 09:04 AM

Fingerstyler

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It's the love that matters!

I love my 1986 EB 4wd gutless fuel consuming 2.9! I had it rebuilt at 209k in April 2024 and all the engine trimmings are new! I think i still get 13mpg in town.