2.3 vs 2.7 Test Drive - Has anyone seen a 2.7 yet?

[ZRRekz]

Wondering if anyone has had the chance to test drive a 2.7 or if they're even available besides placing an order yet. I'm waiting for my 2.3 Lariat but am very curious and haven't seen any reviews online yet comparing the two.

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[EaglesFan91]

I don’t think any 2.7s have been delivered as of yet. I believe a lot of the 2.7s have started getting built this week or with in the last week or two.

 

[1986YellowRanger]

Honestly not sure you'll be able to test drive a 2.7L in a Ranger any time soon. Almost all of them are special order, and almost all the trucks that are not special order will be sold immediately... Your better option would be to find a dealership with both engines installed in a Bronco, and drive those to compare.

My order went into production last week and my Blend Date was yesterday (8/7) per the pizza tracker. Out of curiosity, I searched AutoTrader for 2.7L Rangers and found a few listed as "in transit" to dealerships. I then picked four of those and found the window sticker to pull the order number. With the VIN and order number for those four trucks, I was able to pull them up on the pizza tracker as well. None of the four trucks I picked have been shipped from the factory. Of those four, the first VIN with a "Built" date in the pizza tracker was yesterday (8/7), and that truck has not shipped. The Blend Date for that truck was 8/5.

For those not aware, the truck will go into production, then a few days later you will see a date added next to your "in production" date. The date added is your "Blend Date." This is the day the truck starts down the final assembly line. The final assembly line takes a shift or two, but your "built" date could be a couple days or more after your Blend Date. On rare occasions you could even see weeks between your Blend Date and built date.

 

[Deleted member 5785]

I am in a good position and can wait so I will get an answer to the same question that you have. Hard to determine if the price for the 2.7 is worth it without experiencing it. My guess the extra horsepower and torque will be worth it, but I don't know what I don't know. My son has a 2.7 in his F-150 that runs very nice, and I know it's a very reliable motor as is the 2.3. Just wish they would have pushed the 2.3 to 300 horses, that would make the decision a no brainer. My purchase will probably be a 25 and I am fine with that.

 

[Jason B]

Every time I think I want the 2.7, I floor my 2.3 in Sport mode, and say "Nah, don't need the 2.7". Plus, you have to option 4x4 to get the 2.7. So, that would be $5,680 above XLT.
If I needed more power, I'd just spend $700 (plus install) on the Ford Performance Tune and push the 2.3 to 315 HP and 370 lb./ft torque.

 

[ZRRekz]

Every time I think I want the 2.7, I floor my 2.3 in Sport mode, and say "Nah, don't need the 2.7". Plus, you have to option 4x4 to get the 2.7. So, that would be $5,680 above XLT.
If I needed more power, I'd just spend $700 (plus install) on the Ford Performance Tune and push the 2.3 to 315 HP and 370 lb./ft torque.

That's promising to hear! When I test drove before I ordered I certainly didn't feel it was underpowered, but at the time I ordered the 2.7 wasn't available and I have this lingering feeling of missing out (though I'm locked in now).

Since I'm in Canada 4x4 is standard so it is a 2.5k (CAD) upgrade, which I would be willing to part with, but if I want to go fast I'll buy a Corvette when I retire and tow it with the Ranger lol... ultimately I felt at home in the truck and am looking forward to driving it.

You're absolutely right that the tune is on the table and for a fraction of the cost of the 2.7. Considering I intend to maintain the vehicle myself for most things the 2.3 will be cheaper and easier which is a big win.

 

[Jackman]

I still haven't gotten a build date for my 2.7. On one of the posts here it showed the availability as exhausted. Do I take that to mean I will be getting a 2025?

 

[PhoenixRanger]

Having owned both 2.3 and 2.7 in the Bronco, I can definitively tell you there is a big difference, most importantly in the number of cylinders (4 vs. 6). The difference in torque and HP is quite noticeable and there are other benefits beyond performance--direct/port injection on the 2.7L (2.3 has direct injection only), 2.7L engine block is cast iron (2.3 is aluminum), all new F150s now come with the 2.7L as standard equipment, plus the "fun factor" of driving the V6 over the inline 4 is well worth the extra price--in my opinion.

My build date is next week and literally cannot wait to get behind that wheel of the twin turbos V-6 engine!

 

[PhoenixRanger]

I still haven't gotten a build date for my 2.7. On one of the posts here it showed the availability as exhausted. Do I take that to mean I will be getting a 2025?

And yes, the order banks are closed for the 2024 model year. There will be a small handful of 2.7L Rangers on the road soon and you will not be able to recognize them until you see one fly by!

 

[Deleted member 5785]

Having owned both 2.3 and 2.7 in the Bronco, I can definitively tell you there is a big difference, most importantly in the number of cylinders (4 vs. 6). The difference in torque and HP is quite noticeable and there are other benefits beyond performance--direct/port injection on the 2.7L (2.3 has direct injection only), 2.7L engine block is cast iron (2.3 is aluminum), all new F150s now come with the 2.7L as standard equipment, plus the "fun factor" of driving the V6 over the inline 4 is well worth the extra price--in my opinion.

My build date is next week and literally cannot wait to get behind that wheel of the twin turbos V-6 engine!

The fun factor is important. I am not a young man but I still like the zoom factor occasionally. Maybe some day I will grow up…oh hell no

 

[PhoenixRanger]

Today, I drove another 2-door bronco with the 2.3. After a few hours and nearly 150 miles, I can honestly say that It has plenty of power and will do everything you need it to do, but it just does not have the thrust that the V6 2.7L twin-turbo has. I would encourage anyone still undecided to go to your nearest Ford dealership and test-drive a Bronco with the 2.7.

 

[Bob W]

Today, I drove another 2-door bronco with the 2.3. After a few hours and nearly 150 miles, I can honestly say that It has plenty of power and will do everything you need it to do, but it just does not have the thrust that the V6 2.7L twin-turbo has. I would encourage anyone still undecided to go to your nearest Ford dealership and test-drive a Bronco with the 2.7.

Wondering if anyone has had the chance to test drive a 2.7 or if they're even available besides placing an order yet. I'm waiting for my 2.3 Lariat but am very curious and haven't seen any reviews online yet comparing the two.

I have had a 2020 Ranger and now a 2024 Ranger. I was thinking of waiting for the 2.7 engine but if the price is similar to the Bronco, then it will be over $2000 for 30 more HP. Also I had waited long enough to get my new Ranger. Someone on this thread mention a 2.3 tune for way less money and a big boost in HP. If you want to go big, the Rapture would be the way to go and it will pass anything on the road except a gas station. How have you used your vehicles in the past? Towing heavy loads, at the track or just everyday driving? The basic engine does great for payload hauling and everyday driving. I put 60,000 miles on my 2020 and used it moving many trips of house stuff 400 miles away and never felt I needed more.

 

[LeeHo]

A $50k 2.7L Ranger has absolutely nothing to do with logic - there is nothing logical about it. It does, however, have everything to do with fun, joy, desire, want, and buying it because you can.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

A $50k 2.7L Ranger has absolutely nothing to do with logic - there is nothing logical about it. It does, however, have everything to do with fun, joy, desire, want, and buying it because you can.

True.

 

[Bad1987gn]

Every time I think I want the 2.7, I floor my 2.3 in Sport mode, and say "Nah, don't need the 2.7". Plus, you have to option 4x4 to get the 2.7. So, that would be $5,680 above XLT.
If I needed more power, I'd just spend $700 (plus install) on the Ford Performance Tune and push the 2.3 to 315 HP and 370 lb./ft torque.

Exactly

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