Can a BRONCO Tow?

[@timwaddell9450]

Those ecoboost engines are crazy on the torque curve for towing. I borrowed a 27ft toy hauler, loaded out at 11k lbs, i had the f150 3.5l with heavy tow package. I was concerned as i hadnt towed that heavy on that truck. It didnt even struggle at all.

[@viatorbusiness]

Great video. I solved my all questions about bronco towing power. Thanks.

[@DBCoffroad]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@gtamantube]

the power of that bronco that is more than capable of towing 5k pounds; ford just doesn’t want to cannibalize ranger/f150 sales; that bronco would eat my 4runner in power/shifting

[@gtamantube]

its also doing that well turning 35 inch tires!

[@gtamantube]

the new 2024 wrangler with the anemic 3.6 just got a 5000 rating; ford knows it will tow 5000 but doesn’t want to kill ranger sales

[@DBCoffroad]

All good points. I didn't consider that.

[@CadorSeeliger]

Just like eco Diesel wranglers. Fully capable of hauling just as much as the Grand Cherokee. Rated for much less to keep from taking sales from the hemi and diesel GC. Although the motor turned out a terrible option. The fuel mileage and power combo the best of all options. Reliability not so much.

[@jordanlane2026]

Not disagreeing with you but just wondering why Ford would care if they're still getting a sale whether its a Bronco or F150? Like for instance I'd love to get a Bronco but the towing capacity is weak so I'm probably going to get an AT4 or Ram. Not interested in a F150. Ford lost a sale

[@GardenerTobak]

I'd like to know how you think a similar trailer would do with a 2022 2 door 7 speed manual transmission Black Diamond Bronco. It's 20 inches shorter, but the towing capacity is the same. Would a trailer that size be unstable or more likely to blow around in wind, with a shorter Bronco? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Would it perform about the same in terms of the engine and torque? I'm thinking it might do better in some regards because of the lighter weight of the vehicle. But I have no towing experience, so maybe I'm wrong on that.

[@DBCoffroad]

I would say as far as power goes you would be fine towing. Ford really did well on the performance of these engines. As for the wheelbase: Typically a trailer will be more stable with a Heavier tow vehicle with a Longer wheelbase. The problem is the 2 door is less weight and less wheelbase. I would check out Bronco 6G forum and see who tows with 2 doors there. I'm sure it can be done safely with the proper stabilizer hitch, good weight management as far as cargo goes and good driving habits.

[@ShawnPatterson402]

Excellent review. actually I am not surprised at all by your conclusions. Not sure where manufactures haul their tow ratings out from, but if you look at the two vehicles, the Bronco is a better tow vehicle hands down. The Bronco's wheels are all out much closer to the corners of the vehicle and has way less rear overhang. The closer you can get your rear axle to the hitch pivot point the better things will handle. Also as you mentioned, that 2.7 litre engine in the Bronco is built to tow, and I think that overall the Bronco has a better suspension system as well as far as towing is concerned. With your hitch height and weight distribution hitch fully adjusted and a proper brake controller installed, that Bronco would serve you way better with that trailer (even fully loaded) as compared to that 4Runner. Safe travels and happy towing.

[@DBCoffroad]

Hey thanks for the feedback! I didn’t consider the wheelbase. Good to know.

[@djkilpatrick5256]

I’ve been banging my head about what size fishing boat to get. Not many out there under the 2500lb mark

[@DBCoffroad]

Why 2500lbs? Bronco tow capacity is 3500lbs

[@djkilpatrick5256]

@@DBCoffroad just to play it safe, I reckon. Internet rumors, and KZbin videos. Not to mention once you have the truck loaded with gear, family, dog. May be over the total weight, right?

[@robcortese]

What’s the orange/amber warning light? I’ve never seen that on mine

[@DBCoffroad]

It's the blind spot monitoring disabled because a trailer is hooked up.

[@robcortese]

@@DBCoffroad I never knew that, thank you for the info!!

[@DBCoffroad]

@@robcortese You're welcome

[@AndyWanta]

How did you get to the gauge screen you're viewing on the cluster display?

[@DBCoffroad]

Unfortunately I don’t have that Bronco anymore and can’t recalled exactly. I switched to the Bronco Raptor with the digital dash. Some do the unique menus are under the My Views and you have to add them manually

[@bluedog373]

I think if you look closely, that's oil temp and trans temp. Water temp is on the left with the speedo. Why are you turming 4400 rpms at 77mph ?

[@DBCoffroad]

The transmission temp was the one I was pointing out. When I towed with my 4Runner the transmission ran hot. The Bronco doesn’t have that issue.

[@candicethompson4550]

Do you think I can tow my rockwood geo pro 19bh with my ford bronco?

[@DBCoffroad]

What's it weigh?

[@johnnyd614]

The fact the bronco can’t tow at least 5,000 lbs is a joke.

[@DBCoffroad]

Yea kinda strange. Especially because all they did was add a few hitch braces to the Raptor Bronco and got 4500lb tow out of it. Could have done the same to the regular Bronco.

[@royvazquez9787]

no replacement for displacement still true then

[@DBCoffroad]

@@royvazquez9787 how so? The 2.7L in the F150 can tow 10,000lbs

[@jdev232]

I thought there was a version that could tow 5000lbs?

[@DBCoffroad]

@@jdev232 Nope. 3500 max for the Bronco in some trims. 4500 for the Raptor Bronco

[@norahisaac2687]

😉 Promo`SM

[@DBCoffroad]

🤘🏻

[@the-bu3lb]

That’s not a trailer it’s a tent

[@DBCoffroad]

My mistake.

[@zihaoli1549]

I used to tow a GeoPro-15Tb, UVW 2,846 lb, with 4Dr 2.7 L Wildtrack. My longest trip was from Salt Lake City to Pasadena, and my mpg was around 11.5. It was a terrible idea to tow a travel trailer with a Bronco, except towing an "offroad trailer." (empty lightweight box under 1500 ib with no amenities inside). The worst outcome from towing a trailer with a Bronco is destroying your transmission; you should always manually shift to lower gear on the inclines. Eventually, I had to sell that GEOPro-15Tb because Bronco couldn't handle the job

[@DBCoffroad]

How will you destroy your transmission with such a low tow rating? I know the transmission is the same as the Ford Explorer and not the F150 so it's not as robust. But 3500lbs is very low.

[@stephanie12416]

You make this statement but don't really explain why, other then a transmission theory. Same trans as the Explorer that tows 5600

[@altongehringer9858]

That's not a Bronco, too many doors. That's an explorer.

[@DBCoffroad]

🤔

[@mathewshoyt1763]

😂