Ford Bronco Sport already tuned for more power

Ford Bronco Sport already tuned for more power

The crossover gets a healthy boost with a quick ECU flash.

The new Ford Bronco Sport is a rugged crossover that offers good performance and practicality. The Escape-based offroader comes with two engine options. It can produce as much as 245 horsepower (183 kilowatts) or as much as 275 pound-feet (373 Newton-meters), from its flagship 2.0-liter motor. There’s an easy way to get more power.
Vivid Racing, tuning experts, has introduced a software tweak to the Bronco Sport 2.0 EcoBoost that gives it a little more power than the stock numbers. With a simple engine map, the Arizona-based aftermarket shop is able to boost the four-cylinder engine up to 305 horsepower (227 kW) or 350 lbft (475Nm).

Ford Bronco Sport already tuned for more power

Vivid Racing used a Bronco Sports Badlands as a test car for Muscle Cars reports. A new dyno video shows significant improvements in both power and torque. Also, the way that the output is delivered over the rpm range has seen huge improvement. The good news is that the power curve does not dip at the top, and the peak power figure appears earlier than usual.

Ford Bronco Sport already tuned for more power

Although the power increase might not seem dramatic on paper, it is noticeable at the wheels. The Bronco Sport gets an additional 36 horsepower (27 kW), 54 lbft (73 Nm), and 222 hp (405 kW) of torque. This, combined with an improved power curve, should make the crossover feel more alive in real-world driving.


Vivid Racing charges $600 for an ECU flash. However, you will need to take the ECU out of your vehicle and send it to the tuning shop. This tuning is only for off-road use, so you will not pass emissions tests in the United States.