Towing capacity??

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Yes I saw an anti-sway feature as standard on Ford's Bronco site, which is kind of interesting because the towing package isn't standard.

and they also mention the towing package in the area where you can click on the mid, high and lux packages to find out more info, but not the towing component, which leads me to believe or hoping, they haven't finalized the towing component yet.

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[Lakelife36]

Yes I saw an anti-sway feature as standard on Ford's Bronco site, which is kind of interesting because the towing package isn't standard.

And why would they need anti-sway for only 3500lbs? Seems odd.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Ford just confirmed that the max towing is 3,500lbs on all 2 & 4 door Bronco models and the "Trailer tow package" comes with an optional 2" receiver hitch and trailer wiring connector. And we know that the class 3 hitch has a much higher tow rating.

 

[yamangold]

Guess Ill have to go with a Dodge Durango then! Super bummed on the towing, this means no Bronco for me.

 

[ZackDanger]

 

[The Pope]

Dealbreaker Confirmed... smh...

 

[Iceman153]

Aren't there ways to upgrade the rear suspension to allow it to safely handle more tow weight? my FJ is rated at 5,000lbs and it has way less power and a slightly lower gross weight than the bronco. The reason must be purely suspension related, i'd imagine if towing is more important to you than offroad capability there must be some aftermarket method to stiffen up the rear suspension enough to get to at least 5,000lbs.

The Bronco is basically a ranger with more offroading goodies and better looks, and the ranger can tow 7500lbs, bronco should be capable of that too with the right suspension setup.

 

[WheelMe]

Aren't there ways to upgrade the rear suspension to allow it to safely handle more tow weight? my FJ is rated at 5,000lbs and it has way less power and a slightly lower gross weight than the bronco. The reason must be purely suspension related, i'd imagine if towing is more important to you than offroad capability there must be some aftermarket method to stiffen up the rear suspension enough to get to at least 5,000lbs.

Class III hitches will be available soon at e-trailer, and if one could determine the FJ's spring rate in the back, as well as shock specs, I'd think that the Bronco could handle 5K lbs...

Also, consider that Old Man Emu typically designs a full suspension system for popular off-roaders, for various load-carrying capacities (normal, mid, heavy duty). Coupled with a Class III hitch, a base Bronco with an HD OME setup would tow 5,000 lbs, I would think.

How heavy are you guys towing, anyway?

 

[wjfawb0]

Here's the twit:

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Guess Ill have to go with a Dodge Durango then! Super bummed on the towing, this means no Bronco for me.

Hopefully its not a heavy load or towing through the mountains. Wife’s 3.6 in her GC struggles to tow 3400lbs up the 10k-12k’ mountain passes. I refuse take it on trips any longer even though its more capable on trails than my f150.

Which is why I was hoping for the Bronco to tow 5k. I know the 2.7 has the power.

 

[WheelMe]

Which is why I was hoping for the Bronco to tow 5k. I know the 2.7 has the power.

Even the 2.3L will have more than enough grunt for 3,500 lbs. up long grades; turbos make up for lower air density at high altitudes.

 

[Lakelife36]

Ford just confirmed that the max towing is 3,500lbs on all 2 & 4 door Bronco models and the "Trailer tow package" comes with an optional 2" receiver hitch and trailer wiring connector. And we know that the class 3 hitch has a much higher tow rating.

Where did they confirm that? The tweet from Mike Levine only confirmed that the currently available tow package is limited to 3500lbs, which we already knew. Is there another answer somewhere that explicitly states that they're not working on another package to be revealed once testing on it is complete?

If not then we all need to keep up the pressure. This vehicle was developed because Ford knew there was a market for a vehicle that did not the Wrangler's shortcomings, and we all know that TC is one of them. They are listening - keep talking.

 

[WheelMe]

Ford, at least 5,000 lbs., please.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Where did they confirm that? The tweet from Mike Levine only confirmed that the currently available tow package is limited to 3500lbs, which we already knew. Is there another answer somewhere that explicitly states that they're not working on another package to be revealed once testing on it is complete?

If not then we all need to keep up the pressure. This vehicle was developed because Ford knew there was a market for a vehicle that did not the Wrangler's shortcomings, and we all know that TC is one of them. They are listening - keep talking.

It was in their response yesterday afternoon, thread that talks about Ford wants your questions and they did the Q&A via twitter. They didnt hint to any future plans or once towing tests are complete.

 

[SouthernBronco6g]

Bye bye FE and Badlands reservation.
Going to have to let the FE reservation go along with badlands. I was hoping the tow package actually added towing ability, like any other vehicle that has a aftermarket tow package.

I need at least A 5k lb. tow rating with the 2.7 V6 EB. i mean the F150 tows 9000 lbs, surely could’ve made the Bronco tow 5k lbs..

Heck a 2.3 EB ranger with tow package can tow 7.5k lbs.