2021 Ford Bronco towing capacity
Up to 3,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Base, Base 2-Door, 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.73 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 3,220 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating3,500 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 3,220 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2021 Ford Bronco towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2021 Ford Bronco towing capacity chart
All 45 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Base 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Base, Base 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Badlands, Badlands 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Base, Base 2-Door7-speed manualfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 2-Door7-speed manualfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 4-Door7-speed manualfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 2-Door7-speed manualfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 4-Door7-speed manualfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Badlands, Badlands 2-Door7-speed manualfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,500 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Badlands, Badlands 4-Door7-speed manualfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,340 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Badlands, Badlands 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,320 lbs | 8,780 lbs | p. 35 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Base 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Base, Base 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Big Bend, Big Bend 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.27 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| Outer Banks, Outer Banks 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| Wildtrak, Wildtrak 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| First Edition, First Edition 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,500 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| Badlands, Badlands 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,460 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Badlands, Badlands 2-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,460 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,440 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Black Diamond, Black Diamond 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,440 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| Wildtrak, Wildtrak 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,320 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| First Edition, First Edition 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,240 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 | |
| Badlands, Badlands 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.46 | 3,220 lbs | 8,840 lbs | p. 35 | ||
| Badlands, Badlands 4-Door10-speed automaticfootnote 1 on the table title: Towing Capability (53Q) featured content is exclusively a factory-installed package; hitch not named; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (Towing Capability 53Q) for Bronco; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 4.70 | 3,220 lbs | 8,840 lbs | Sasquatch Package (765) | p. 35 |
Common questions
Which 2021 Ford Bronco engine tows the most?
2.3L EcoBoost I4, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 2.7L EcoBoost V6 at up to 3,500 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2021 Ford Bronco
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2021 Ford Bronco. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 Ford Bronco. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Ford. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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