2026 model year · Sixth generation (U725)
Ford Bronco ground clearance
Ground clearance, 20268.3–13.1 in
The 2026 Ford Bronco has 8.3–13.1 in of ground clearance, depending on body style and trim.
Angles: approach 35.7–47.2°; breakover 19.6–30.8°; departure 29.8–40.5°.
Also: wading depth 31.5–37.0 in.
2026 Ford Bronco SUV Technical Specifications (2/18/26 V1.0)- Model years
- 2021–2026
- Configurations
- 18
- Approach
- 35.7–47.2°

01 / Tables
Bronco ground clearance by model year
2026 Ford Bronco
Clearance and angles
| Configuration | Clearance source 1in | Approach source 1° | Breakover source 1° | Departure source 1° | Wading depth source 1in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base · Any transmission | 8.3 | 35.7 | 21.3 | 29.9 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base, Badlands · Any transmissionwith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.6 | 43.3 documents disagree † | 28.9 documents disagree † | 37.0 documents disagree † | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | 10.5 | 41.3 | 26.4 | 34.6 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base · Any transmission | 8.4 | 35.7 | 19.6 | 29.8 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Base, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.3 documents disagree † | 26.3 | 36.9 documents disagree † | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 10-speed automatic · Base, Outer Banks, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.3 documents disagree † | 26.3 | 36.9 documents disagree † | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Big Bend | 9.4 | 38.3 | 22.1 | 32.1 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmissionwith Black Diamond Package (51D) + Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.3 documents disagree † | 26.3 | 36.9 documents disagree † | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 10-speed automatic · Big Bend, Outer Banks | 9.4 | 38.3 | 22.1 | 32.1 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | 10.5 | 41.3 | 24.1 | 34.5 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Heritage Edition · Any transmission | 11.5 | 43.3 documents disagree † | 26.3 | 36.9 documents disagree † | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Outer Banks | 9.4 | 38.3 | 22.1 | 32.1 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Outer Banks, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.3 documents disagree † | 26.3 | 36.9 documents disagree † | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Badlands | 10.5 | 41.3 | 24.1 | 34.5 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition | 11.5 | 43.3 documents disagree † | 26.3 | 36.9 documents disagree † | 33.5 |
| 4-door3.0L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Raptor | 13.1 | 47.2 | 30.8 | 40.5 | 37.0 |
2025 Ford Bronco
Clearance and angles
| Configuration | Clearance source 2in | Approach source 2° | Breakover source 2° | Departure source 2° | Wading depth source 2in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base · Any transmission | 8.4 | 35.5 | 21.1 | 29.7 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base, Badlands · Any transmissionwith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.6 | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | not in our data | 40.4 source 3 | 25.9 source 3 | 34.1 source 3 | 31.5 source 4 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base · Any transmission | 8.3 | 35.5 | 20.0 | 29.5 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Base, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 10-speed automatic · Base, Outer Banks, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmission | 9.4 | 38.2 | 23.6 | 32.0 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmissionwith Black Diamond Package (51D) + Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Outer Banks | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 source 4 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | not in our data | 40.3 source 3 | 23.6 source 3 | 34.0 source 3 | 31.5 source 4 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Heritage Edition | 11.5 | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Stroppe Edition | 11.6 | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Outer Banks, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Badlands | not in our data | 40.3 source 3 | 23.6 source 3 | 34.0 source 3 | 31.5 source 4 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Heritage Edition | 11.5 | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door3.0L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Raptor | 13.1 | 47.2 | 30.8 | 40.5 | 37.0 |
2024 Ford Bronco
Clearance and angles
| Configuration | Clearance source 7in | Approach source 5° | Breakover source 5° | Departure source 5° | Wading depth source 6in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmission | not in our data | 38.2 | 23.6 | 32.0 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Big Bend, Black Diamond, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 10-speed automatic · Big Bend, Black Diamondwith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Black Diamond · Any transmission | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Badlands | not in our data | 40.4 | 25.9 | 34.1 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Heritage Edition · Any transmission | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmission | not in our data | 38.2 | 22.0 | 32.0 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Big Bend, Black Diamond, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 10-speed automatic · Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Bankswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Black Diamond | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Black Diamond, Outer Banks | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Badlands | not in our data | 40.3 | 23.6 | 34.0 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 10-speed automatic · Everglades | 11.7 | 37.8 source 7 | 26.3 source 7 | 37.1 source 7 | 36.4 source 7 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Heritage Edition · Any transmission | not in our data | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Black Diamond | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Black Diamond, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Badlands | not in our data | 40.4 | 25.9 | 34.1 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Wildtrak, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Badlands | not in our data | 40.3 | 23.6 | 34.0 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Wildtrak, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition | not in our data | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door3.0L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Raptor | 13.1 source 8 | 47.2 source 8 | 30.8 source 8 | 40.5 source 8 | 37.0 source 8 |
2023 Ford Bronco
Clearance and angles
| Configuration | Clearance source 7in | Approach source 9° | Breakover source 9° | Departure source 9° | Wading depth source 10in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base · Any transmission | not in our data | 35.5 | 21.1 | 29.8 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · 4 trimswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · 5 trimswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | 33.5 |
| 2.3L EcoBoost I-47-speed manual · Big Bend, Black Diamond · Any body style | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V610-speed automatic · Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks · Any body style | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | not in our data | 40.4 | 25.9 | 34.1 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Heritage Edition · Any transmission | not in our data | 43.2 | 29.0 | 37.2 | not in our data |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Base | not in our data | 35.5 | 20.0 | 29.7 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · 5 trimswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Big Bend, Black Diamond, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | not in our data | 43.2 | 26.3 | 37.0 | 33.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | not in our data | 40.3 | 23.6 | 34.0 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 10-speed automatic · Everglades | 11.7 | 37.8 source 7 | 26.3 source 7 | 37.1 source 7 | 36.4 source 7 |
2022 Ford Bronco
Clearance and angles
| Configuration | Clearance source 12in | Approach° | Breakover° | Departure° | Wading depth source 13in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base · Any transmission | 8.4–11.6 | 35.5 source 12 | 21.1 source 12 | 29.8 source 12 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 4 trims · Any transmissionwith Sasquatch Package (765) | 8.4–11.6 | 43.2 source 12 | 29.0 source 12 | 37.2 source 12 | 33.5 source 12 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmission | 8.4–11.6 | ≈34.6–40.6 | ≈21.5–25.5 | ≈29.2–33.2 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Black Diamond | 8.4–11.6 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Black Diamond, Outer Banks | 8.4–11.6 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | 8.4–11.6 | ≈39.2–41.6 | ≈24.7–27.1 | ≈32.9–35.3 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Base | 8.3 | 35.5 source 12 | 20.0 source 12 | 29.7 source 12 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · 4 trimswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 source 12 | 26.3 source 12 | 37.0 source 12 | 33.5 source 12 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmission | not in our data | ≈34.6–40.6 | ≈20.0–24.0 | ≈29.1–33.1 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Big Bend, Black Diamond, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 source 12 | 26.3 source 12 | 37.0 source 12 | 33.5 source 12 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Black Diamond | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · 10-speed automatic · Black Diamond, Outer Banks | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
2021 Ford Bronco
Clearance and angles
| Configuration | Clearance source 15in | Approach° | Breakover° | Departure° | Wading depth source 16in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Base · Any transmission | 8.4–11.6 | 35.5 source 15 | 21.1 source 15 | 29.8 source 15 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · 4 trimswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 8.4–11.6 | 43.2 source 15 | 29.0 source 15 | 37.2 source 15 | 33.5 source 15 |
| 2-door10-speed automatic · 5 trims · Any enginewith Sasquatch Package (765) | 8.4–11.6 | 43.2 source 15 | 29.0 source 15 | 37.2 source 15 | 33.5 source 15 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmission | 8.4–11.6 | ≈34.6–40.6 | ≈21.5–25.5 | ≈29.2–33.2 | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Black Diamond | 8.4–11.6 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2-door10-speed automatic · Black Diamond, Outer Banks · Any engine | 8.4–11.6 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
| 2-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Badlands · Any transmission | 8.4–11.6 | 40.4 source 17 | 25.9 source 17 | 34.1 source 17 | 31.5 |
| 4-door10-speed automatic · Base · Any engine | 8.3 | 35.5 source 15 | 20.0 source 15 | 29.7 source 15 | 31.5 |
| 4-door10-speed automatic · 5 trims · Any enginewith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 source 15 | 26.3 source 15 | 37.0 source 15 | 33.5 source 15 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · Big Bend · Any transmission | not in our data | ≈34.6–40.6 | ≈20.0–24.0 | ≈29.1–33.1 | 31.5 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Big Bend, Black Diamond, Badlandswith Sasquatch Package (765) | 11.5 | 43.2 source 15 | 26.3 source 15 | 37.0 source 15 | 33.5 source 15 |
| 4-door2.3L EcoBoost I-4 · 7-speed manual · Black Diamond | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | 31.5 |
02 / Over the years
How the Bronco ground clearance moved
- The top figure rose by 1.5 in, from 11.6 in in 2021 to 13.1 in in 2022.
| Model years | Lowest | Highest | Configurations | Full specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.3 in | 13.1 in | 18 | Sixth generation (U725) specs |
| 2025 | 8.3 in | 13.1 in | 17 | Sixth generation (U725) specs |
| 2024 | 11.7 in | 13.1 in | 2 | Sixth generation (U725) specs |
| 2023 | 11.7 in | 13.1 in | 2 | Sixth generation (U725) specs |
| 2022 | 8.3 in | 13.1 in | 29 | Sixth generation (U725) specs |
| 2021 | 8.3 in | 11.6 in | 31 | Sixth generation (U725) specs |
03 / Most and least
Which Bronco leads and trails
- 13.1 in
- 8.3 in
04 / What changes it
What moves the Bronco ground clearance
By body style
- 2-door8.3–10.5 in
- 4-door8.4–13.1 in
By trim
- Base8.3–8.4 in
- Big Bend9.4 in
- Outer Banks9.4 in
- Badlands10.5 in
- Heritage Edition11.5 in
- Stroppe Edition11.5 in
- Raptor13.1 in
05 / Compared
Bronco against other SUVs
| Model | Model year | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2026 | 8.3–13.1 in |
| Jeep WranglerFord Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler | 2026 | 9.7–12.9 in |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2015 | 10.8 in |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2020 | 8.5–10.7 in |
| Toyota 4RunnerFord Bronco vs Toyota 4Runner | 2025–2026 | 8.1–10.1 in |
| Lexus GXFord Bronco vs Lexus GX | 2025–2026 | 8.7–9.8 in |
| Honda Passport | 2027 | 8.3–9.6 in |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2014 | 8.7–9.6 in |
| Nissan Xterra | 2012–2015 | 8.2–9.5 in |
06 / Next
More on the Bronco
07 / FAQ
Questions people ask
What is the ground clearance of the 2026 Bronco?
The 2026 Ford Bronco has 8.3–13.1 in of ground clearance, depending on body style and trim. Angles: approach 35.7–47.2°; breakover 19.6–30.8°; departure 29.8–40.5°.
Which 2026 Bronco has the most ground clearance?
The 2026 4-door, 4x4, 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic, Raptor, at 13.1 in.
Which 2026 Bronco has the least ground clearance?
The 2026 2-door, 4x4, 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, Base, any transmission, at 8.3 in.
What changes the Bronco’s ground clearance?
Body style and trim, by Ford’s own figures for 2026. By body style: 2-door 8.3–10.5 in; 4-door 8.4–13.1 in. By trim: Base 8.3–8.4 in; Big Bend 9.4 in; Outer Banks 9.4 in; Badlands 10.5 in.
Has the Bronco’s ground clearance changed over the years?
2026: 8.3–13.1 in; 2025: 8.3–13.1 in; 2024: 11.7–13.1 in; 2023: 11.7–13.1 in; 2022: 8.3–13.1 in. The top figure rose by 1.5 in, from 11.6 in in 2021 to 13.1 in in 2022.