2026 Ford Bronco Sport towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,700lb
- Badlands 4WD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,200 lb.
- Rank 115 of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,160 lb
- Margin
- 600 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 57% of 3,713 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 2,160 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,160 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,160 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,160 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,700 lb: Badlands 4WD, $37,265.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,700 lb | 3,713 lb | $37,265 |
| Big Bend 4WD | 1.5L 3cyl | 4WD | 2,200 lb | 3,458 lb | $31,845 |
| Heritage 4WD | 1.5L 3cyl | 4WD | 2,200 lb | 3,458 lb | $33,395 |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 1.5L 3cyl | 4WD | 2,200 lb | 3,458 lb | $35,145 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2022: 2,000 lb to 2,200 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 2,200 lb to 2,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 4,500 lb | Raptor 4WD | $79,995 |
| Ford Maverick | 4,000 lb | XL AWD | $28,145 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | 4 Door Sport 4WD | $39,040 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 3,500 lb | Wilderness AWD | $33,795 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb | SE FWD | $34,700 |
| Ford Bronco Sport (this car) | 2,700 lb | Badlands 4WD | $37,265 |
| Ford Escape | 2,000 lb | Active FWD | $30,350 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree