2024 Bronco Sport RV & Trailer Towing (GVWR / GCWR) Guide From Ford

[Mark S.]

I hate to break it to everyone but the 1.5 3cyl is a CAFE-satisfying engine.

It may be that, but it’s also clearly what many consumers want. Toyota, Datsun, and Honda all found their places in the OPEC-controlled markets of the 1970s, because consumers wanted economical, fuel efficient vehicles. CAFE standards were introduced in 1975, the same year Toyota became the USA’s biggest automobile importer. That tells me not everyone values power over efficiency.

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[B-Dog15]

Honestly at this point anyone who says the 1.5L is unsafe I have to assume is an objectively bad driver. If 180hp can’t merge you safely then you should probably start taking bus routes because YOU are a danger to other drivers with how bad you are behind a wheel. Both of the engines are pretty good engines at the end of the day it just depends on what your needs are and what you want to compromise.
My issue with us BS owners is we are starting to become tribal with 1.5L vs 2.0L like the full size owners vs Sport owners.
Like I say with the full size owners who bash the Bronco Sport (which is overall a fantastic car), I chalk that up to (sometimes) buyers remorse from realizing they spent more for things they’ll never even use.

 

[B-Dog15]

The lower trims of the BS don't have that suspension, so why can't they tow more?

I think HOSS is standard on all BS? Please correct me if I’m wrong…

 

[Mark S.]

I think HOSS is standard on all BS? Please correct me if I’m wrong…

You're correct. The Badlands uses slightly taller, softer springs, and shocks with hydraulic rebound stops.

 

[ATLAS BLUE BADLANDS]

You're correct. The Badlands uses slightly taller, softer springs, and shocks with hydraulic rebound stops.

Looking at TIMBREN rear suspension rubber overload springs for my '69 Chevy pickup.

Looked to see if they have them from Bronco Sport - Yep - fits the Maverick too........

https://timbren.com/products/frbsmv-ford-maverick-2022-2023-rear-kit

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0693/4560/7962/files/Timbren_SES_Installation_Instructions_-_sku_FRBSMV.pdf?v=1679429910

 

[Ksnau]

So first off, I definitely prefer the two liter, but I did test drive a one point five.And while it wasn't bad, it definitely doesn't have that peppy feel of the two liter, which is awesome.

So trying to go back to what up someone asked earlier, I actually tow with my broncosport heritage limited, which is like a bad lands with all the bells and whistles.I changed my transmission fluid at thirty seven thousand miles, and it looked pretty new.Basically, it was fine.I would recommend changing your fluid.No, matter what you do.Every thirty thousand because you can't change the filter on these transmissions.I watch a lot of youtube.Tech videos as well as do all my own work and definitely recommend it.Also I have no faith in this transmission.Whatsoever

Anyways, so I tow a clipper 9000 ROK with all my stuff in it. It weighs about 1950 pounds. And I tow it at least once a month. I usually tow about a 130 miles each way and it is almost all mountains. So it was mostly up on the way there. And mostly down on the way back and the 2.0, you barely feel the trailer power wise. And I do have air suspension. So I'm able to add more air to the rear. So, it doesn't really affect my rake or anything. The one thing is, you have to put premium octane gas in or you will overheat going uphills. And stuff, when you really have to push the pedal down for longer periods. And in summer, here in Phoenix, in really hot weather in the mountains. You can't drive it like you don't have a trailer because of the turbo and the smaller a r sizing it just it gets really hot and you will overheat your car if you don't watch it.But if you just drive like you have a trailer, so after some learning and some very helpful people on here giving me some tips. Because this is the first car I've towed with I usually go sixty five pretty much, no matter what.And then on the really big, long hills, I just get in the right lane.And follow the semis, just because what's an extra ten minutes?And never had an issue, otherwise, if I need to pass, it still passes almost the same.And yeah, the fluid seemed fine, but I would say do it every thirty thousand no matter what.Because you can't change that filter.And the longer you wait, the more stuff's going to build up, the more that filter's going to get clogged up.And then the sooner you're going to have big problems.

And from watching the forums, it looks like a lot of people, no matter the trim cuz, we all have the same transmission.Have been having transmission issues at like seventy thousand or something.Some early or some later.

The transmission is why I will not be keeping this vehicle.I had planned for it to be my forever.Vehicle and i'm freaking love it.But I wish I could tow more.I wish I had a little more ground clearance and could do a little more off roading.But I could definitely live without it, but I just don't trust this transmission.So this will not be a long term vehicle.And I will be buying either a full size bronco.After this fairly soon or a toyota tacoma, because those are about the only vehicles I can get with a manual transmission, which is what I will be driving for all my future vehicles.I just autos are fine but I love a manual transmission.Be it a sports car or an off rotor or just a regular vehicle. And if I wasn't getting an off road vehicle or a truck, I would be buying the toyota corolla g r with a manual. I did have an idea on building an older truck. But it just wouldn't work with my situation right now. I need to buy a vehicle that's basically ready to go, as is. And has everything I want

Anyways, I hope this helps feel free to message me.If you have any other questions, this is the only vehicle i've ever towed with.But i'm happy to share my experiences and what i've done.I put how I got a seven pin connector on my car in one of the forums.I put how I wired my aftermarket.Brake controller also, you can find my air suspension.Build on here, but feel free to ask me any questions.And I'll tell you what i've done, at least

 

[Garth]

I think HOSS is standard on all BS? Please correct me if I’m wrong…

Different hoss for different trims, from what Ive been able to find out only BS with 2 litre engines have the hoss 2.0. The Sasquatch gets hoss 3.0

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