Ford has not confirmed the 2027 Bronco Filson's exact horsepower yet, despite what you might have already read. Some recent coverage states it matches the Raptor's 418 horsepower and 440 lb-ft exactly. That claim is getting repeated a lot right now, and here is what's actually behind it.
What Has Ford Actually Said About the Filson's Horsepower?
Ford's own statements describe the Filson's engine as the same 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 block used in the Raptor, with an "application-specific tune." Ford has not published an exact horsepower or torque figure for the Filson. That's it. Everything beyond that is reporting, not an official spec sheet.
Where Is the "Same as the Raptor" Number Coming From?
Some outlets covering the reveal have stated the Filson makes the identical 418 horsepower and 440 lb-ft the Raptor makes, with no reduction. Other coverage from the same reveal describes the tune as producing less noise and a different power delivery, language that reads more like a detune than an identical output. Both can't be fully right, and Ford's own wording doesn't resolve which one is accurate.
This kind of gap is common right after a reveal. Automakers often confirm an engine platform before locking in final calibration numbers, and outlets fill that gap with their best read on vague language like "application-specific tune." Some read that as a straight port of the Raptor's tune. Others read it as Ford softening the delivery for a more road-focused truck. Neither is wrong to guess. Neither is confirmed either.
Why the Numbers Might Actually Be Different
Look at what "application-specific tune" is doing in every other part of Ford's messaging on this truck. The Filson is built around a quieter cabin, a more road-friendly ride, and a customer who daily drives the truck as much as they trail it. A tune built for that goal usually smooths out peak power in exchange for a broader, calmer torque curve, not because the engine can't make Raptor-level numbers, but because that's not what this truck is designed to feel like.
The Raptor's tune, by comparison, is built for a customer running fast across open desert who wants every bit of that 418 horsepower available at the top of the rev range. Different mission, different logical tune, even from the identical engine block.
What This Means If You're Deciding Between the Filson and Raptor
If horsepower on paper is the deciding factor for you, wait for Ford's official spec sheet before you commit to either truck. If you're choosing based on how you actually plan to use it, the horsepower question matters less than it seems. Both trucks are working with more power than any Bronco before the Raptor existed, and the practical difference between "418hp" and "slightly less than 418hp" is unlikely to be something you feel on a trail. We break down the fuller list of what actually separates these two trucks, tires, track width, suspension, cabin noise, in our full comparison guide.
When Will We Actually Know?
Ford has stated order banks for the 2027 Bronco Filson open in fall 2026. Final specs, including confirmed horsepower and torque, typically get published alongside or shortly before order banks open. Until then, treat any specific number you see, including the ones repeated most often right now, as unconfirmed.
2027 Bronco Filson Horsepower FAQ
Has Ford confirmed the 2027 Bronco Filson's horsepower?
No. Ford has described the engine as a version of the Raptor's 3.0L twin-turbo V6 with an application-specific tune, without publishing an exact horsepower or torque number.
Does the Bronco Filson make 418 horsepower like the Raptor?
Some coverage claims it does. Ford has not confirmed this directly, and other reporting from the same reveal suggests a different tune aimed at quieter, more road-friendly power delivery. Treat this number as unconfirmed until Ford publishes official specs.
Why would Ford tune the same engine differently for the Filson?
The Filson is built around cabin refinement and daily-drivability rather than outright speed. A broader, calmer torque curve suits that goal better than chasing peak horsepower, even using the identical engine block found in the Raptor.
When will the Filson's official horsepower number be released?
Ford typically publishes final specs alongside or shortly before order banks open. Order banks for the Filson are set for fall 2026.
Does horsepower matter for deciding between the Filson and Raptor?
Less than most buyers assume. Track width, tire size, suspension, and cabin noise separate these two trucks more than a horsepower gap that may not even exist. Read our full Filson vs Raptor comparison for the complete breakdown.
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