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