Ford Bronco towing capacity by year
The Ford Bronco has tow data across 10 model years, from 1991 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Ford Bronco carries a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1991 model year at 7,800 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Bronco page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Ford Bronco max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Bronco, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Ford Bronco years (2020–2024)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Bronco | 9 | 3,500 |
| 2023 Ford Bronco | 17 | 3,500 |
| 2022 Ford Bronco | 11 | 3,500 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | 22 | 3,500 |
Older Ford Bronco years (1991–2019)
Earlier model years for the Ford Bronco, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Ford Bronco | 1 | 4,000 |
| 1995 Ford Bronco | 1 | 7,000 |
| 1994 Ford Bronco | 1 | 7,000 |
| 1993 Ford Bronco | 1 | 7,100 |
| 1992 Ford Bronco | 1 | 4,000 |
| 1991 Ford Bronco | 3 | 7,800 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.