Until now, the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6 lived exclusively inside the Bronco Raptor. For 2027, that exclusivity ends. Ford is making 380 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque available on the Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage Edition, while the new Bronco Filson gets it standard. The existing 2.7-liter V-6 produces 330 horsepower and 415 pound-feet — this is a meaningful step up, not a badge swap. Whether “democratization” is the right word depends entirely on pricing Ford hasn’t announced yet.
A Genuine Performance Tier, Not a Rebadge
The 3.0-liter pairs with four-wheel drive and Ford’s 10-speed automatic, closing a real gap against the Raptor without matching it outright.
The Raptor holds onto 418 horsepower. Mainstream buyers running the new 3.0-liter give up 38 horses but surrender nothing in torque — both versions hit 440 pound-feet. That figure is what pulls a loaded truck up a loose hill. Sharing engine architecture with the Raptor is significant, though buyers should note the Raptor also differs in suspension tuning, chassis hardware, and cooling — the mainstream 3.0-liter is not a full Raptor substitute.
- 380 hp / 440 lb-ft — standard on Bronco Filson; optional on Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition
- Bronco Raptor retains its 418-hp advantage; torque figure is identical across both versions
- Paired with four-wheel drive and Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission
- Filson includes full Sasquatch package: 35-inch tires, front and rear locking differentials
- Filson targeted to start in the mid-$70,000s; 3.0-liter option pricing not yet announced
The Filson Edition Is Where This Gets Interesting
Ford’s collaboration with Seattle-based outfitter Filson arrives fully loaded — and signals exactly which buyer Ford is chasing.
Developed with Filson — the Seattle-based maker of outdoor goods that occupies the same credibility space in rugged gear that a well-worn Carhartt jacket does on a job site — the Bronco Filson pairs the 3.0-liter engine with the complete Sasquatch package straight from the factory. No option-box archaeology required.
The comfort updates are quieter but real. Big Bend’s Mid package reportedly now includes a heated steering wheel. Outer Banks Lux buyers get premium vinyl replacing standard leather; Badlands reportedly adds marine-grade vinyl with power-adjustable seats — a first for that trim. Neptune Blue replaces Velocity Blue for 2027, and the keypad-entry system reportedly moves from a separate door component to an integrated B-pillar array.
Pricing Will Decide Whether “Accessible” Means Anything
A $20,000-plus gap separates the RTR Edition from the Filson — and the 3.0-liter option price sits somewhere unannounced in between.
The RTR Edition reportedly lands near $53,000 after destination. Filson carries a Ford-targeted starting MSRP in the mid-$70,000s. The standalone 3.0-liter option price has not been announced, and whether the 2.7-liter V-6 survives alongside the new engine also remains unclear.
The Filson Edition reaches showrooms in early 2027. That arrival is when real-world buyers discover whether Ford’s performance math works in their favor — or simply opens a new price ceiling dressed up as opportunity.
