2025 Tow Rating Bump

[Trist0n]

Anyone happen to know what gives the 25 SAS its higher than normal tow rating compared to the first gen? I feel like I remember reading about an upgraded cooler but I can’t seem to find a source on that

It’s a pretty similar engine and the transmission is mostly the same; is it the suspension? Given that the Maverick Tremor drops from 4K to 2k tow rating it would make sense that the HOSS is the limiting factor

Given that things are mostly the same I’m curious what can be swapped in to get some extra towing headroom

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[DonImbimbo]

Just for reference: The 2021 Badlands with Factory Tow was 2250lbs.

 

[Trist0n]

Just for reference: The 2021 Badlands with Factory Tow was 2250lbs.

Yep, that’s what I’m working with. Like like it’s up to 2700 now; still not a ton, but in the smaller boat segment it’s just enough for me to care

 

[golfmk6]

A YouTube video I watched said structural improvements to the body. Maybe if was Alex on auto who said that

 

[Trist0n]

A YouTube video I watched said structural improvements to the body. Maybe if was Alex on auto who said that

I feel like if they’d made rigidity improvements to the body they’d have included it in the highlighted changes, as far as I’m aware it’s the same frame/unibody

 

[golfmk6]

Chatgpt is our friend:


Reasons for Increased Towing Capacity
The enhanced towing capacity in the 2025 Bronco Sport is attributed to several key upgrades:

1. Upgraded Cooling Systems: Improved engine and transmission cooling components help maintain optimal temperatures during towing, allowing for higher capacities.
2. Refined Drivetrain Tuning: Adjustments to the drivetrain, including transmission calibration and torque delivery, contribute to improved towing performance.
3. Improved Suspension Components: The suspension system has been optimized to handle increased tongue weights and trailer loads, enhancing stability and control while towing.
4. Upgraded Towing Packages: The availability of the Class II Trailer Tow Package, which includes features like a trailer hitch receiver and wiring harness, supports the increased towing capacity.

These enhancements enable the 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands to tow up to 2,700 pounds, a notable improvement over previous models.

If you're considering towing heavier loads, the 2025 Bronco Sport, particularly the Badlands trim, offers improved capabilities over earlier models.

 

[golfmk6]

I feel like if they’d made rigidity improvements to the body they’d have included it in the highlighted changes, as far as I’m aware it’s the same frame/unibody

Agree though they have published much about the bump in towing

 

[Adam CW]

My 2019 Escape Titanium 2.0 AWD was rated to tow 3,500lbs.

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