Bronco Sport Engines
2026 Ford Bronco Sport® Engine Options | Specs & Off-Road Capability
When you want to roam those roads less traveled, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport® provides the rugged capability and everyday versatility to take you further. Choose from two lively EcoBoost® engine options, providing the right amount of performance you want for traversing those winding backroad trails. And with its range of advanced trail-focused 4x4 technologies, you’ll be ready when and where adventure calls. Learn more with this comprehensive engine options guide prepared by the team at Spirit Ford.
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport Engines
Trail-ready fun awaits in the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, pairing its confident capability with a choice of two available engine options. The standard 1.5L EcoBoost delivers 180 horsepower and up to 30 highway MPG, while the available 2.0L EcoBoost raises output to 250 horsepower and up to 27 highway MPG. Both are matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Bringing along a lightweight camper or a utility trailer is no trouble for the Ford Bronco Sport. Equipped with the available Class II Trailer Tow Package, select trims can tow up to 2,200 pounds, while the trail-focused Bronco Sport Badlands® raises maximum towing capability to an impressive 2,700 pounds.
View accompanying engine and performance specs.
| Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost | 2.0L EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 200 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. |
| Towing Capacity | 2,200 lbs. | 2,700 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 | Advanced 4x4 |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 25 / 30 | 21 / 27 |
| Required Fuel | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded |
2026 Ford Bronco Sport Drivetrain Options
Depending on trim, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is equipped with two distinct 4x4 drivetrain system options. Most trims are matched with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine and feature a standard 4x4 drivetrain. The 2.0L EcoBoost engine is paired exclusively with the Bronco Sport Badlands trim and features an advanced 4x4 system with twin-clutch rear drive engineered for enhanced off-road capability. The advanced 4x4 drivetrain system is also available for the Outer Banks® trim with the Sasquatch® Outer Banks Package.
2026 Ford Bronco Sport Off-Road Capability
Answer the call for off-road fun with the 4x4 capability of the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, ready to go the distance with its range of trail-focused innovations. Features like underbody skid plates, available rear locking differential, and Trail Control™ with Trail One-Pedal Drive offer enhanced driving control on demanding terrain. The standard Terrain Management System™ helps tailor traction and control for changing conditions utilizing selectable G.O.A.T. Modes® (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain).
Face the rougher trails like a pro with the HOSS (high-performance off-road stability suspension) systems equipped with each 2026 Ford Bronco Sport trim, delivering responsive handling and sure-footed capability across a wide range of terrain. The HOSS 1.0 off-road suspension system is standard on the Big Bend®, Outer Banks, and Heritage trims, while the HOSS 2.0 off-road suspension system is standard on the Badlands trim and available on the Outer Banks. The HOSS 3.0 off-road suspension system is available exclusively with the Badlands trim when configured with the optional Sasquatch Badlands Package.
Selectable G.O.A.T. Modes:
- Normal
- Eco
- Slippery
- Sport
- Off-Road
- Rock crawl (Badlands)
- Rally (Badlands)
Available off-road features include:
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Bilstein® position-sensitive dampers
- Front and rear tow hooks
- Auxiliary switches with pre-run accessory wires
- Ford Trail Control
- Trail Turn Assist
- Trail One-Pedal Drive
- Steel underbody skid plates
- All-terrain tires
- 360-degree camera with trail view
2026 Ford Bronco Sport Trim Availability
Explore the powertrain options available for each 2026 Ford Bronco Sport trim to find the performance that best matches your driving style. The 1.5L EcoBoost engine comes standard on most trims, letting you balance capability and fuel efficiency for your everyday adventures. For more rugged off-road performance, the 2.0L EcoBoost engine is exclusive to the Badlands trim.
View engine availability by trim.
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Trims & Engine Availability | 1.5L EcoBoost | 2.0L EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bend | S | - |
| Outer Banks | S | - |
| Heritage | S | - |
| Badlands | - | S |
S = Standard
A = Available
Learn More About the Ford Bronco Sport
To further assist you in your research, the experts at Spirit Ford have prepared a series of informative Ford Bronco Sport research guides. For an in-depth overview of key features, including interior amenities, cutting-edge technology features, and exterior color options, view our Bronco Sport review. Learn about the standard features in each trim with our detailed trims guide.
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