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The 2021 Ford Bronco is a four-door, five-passenger SUV. The Ford Bronco was introduced in 1966 as a 1967 model. It was discontinued in 1996, but Ford announced in 2017 that the Bronco would return as a 2020 model. The main competitors of the 2021 Ford Bronco are the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota 4Runner.
The 2021 Ford Bronco is available with a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 engine and the Bronco Raptor comes with a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine. All engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.3L engine offers the optional 7-speed manual transmission. The 2021 Ford Bronco is available with four-wheel drive.
In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2021 Ford Bronco.
How much can the 2021 Ford Bronco tow?
The 2021 Ford Bronco has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, when properly equipped.
Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2021 Ford Bronco Payload Capacity
The 2021 Ford Bronco has a payload capacity of 1,280 pounds.
Please note, the payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with certain features or packages. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2021 Ford Bronco Tow Package
No, the 2021 Ford Bronco does not include a tow package.
However, you can purchase a tow package from your local dealership or aftermarket retailer. A tow package will typically include items such as a hitch receiver, wiring harness and trailer brakes.
2021 Ford Bronco Towing Capacity By Trim Level
The towing capacity of the 2021 Ford Bronco will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by trim level below:
2021 Ford Bronco Base Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2021 Ford Bronco Big Bend Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2021 Ford Bronco Black Diamond Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
As you can see, all trim levels of the 2021 Ford Bronco, except for the Raptor, have the same maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
2021 Ford Bronco Towing Capacity vs Competitors
Now let’s see how the 2021 Ford Bronco’s towing capacity stacks up against its main competitors.
2021 Jeep Wrangler: 3,500 pounds
2021 Toyota 4Runner: 5,000 pounds
As you can see, the 2021 Ford Bronco has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds
2021 Ford SUV Towing Chart
| Ford SUV Towing Capacity Chart | Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) | Maximum Payload Capacity (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2,200 | 1163 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | 4,500 | 1,280 |
| 2021 Ford Ecosport | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| 2021 Ford Escape | 3,500 | 1,500 |
| 2021 Ford Edge | 3,500 | 1,500 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | 5,600 | 1,265 |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | 9,300 | 1,870 |
Source: https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco