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2024 Ford Bronco Sport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is the new Free Wheeling special edition, which brings bold retro graphics and colorful cabin details. Otherwise, this is a light-update year focused on a simpler five-trim lineup rather than a redesign or major mechanical upgrade.
About the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
1st generation Bronco Sport (2021-2024), final year before the 2025 refresh.
Ford positions the Bronco Sport as “the Bronco of small SUVs”: a compact SUV with standard 4x4, outdoor-focused styling, and more trail ability than the typical small crossover. The appeal is that it mixes everyday size and easy cargo access with adventure-minded details such as G.O.A.T. drive modes, a safari-style roof, and a flip-up rear glass. Buyers choose it because it feels more rugged and purpose-built for weekends away than many rivals, without jumping to a larger off-road SUV.
The 2024 Bronco Sport range stretches from the practical Big Bend to the more comfortable Outer Banks, with standard 4x4 across the lineup. Heritage and Free Wheeling emphasize retro style, while Badlands stands apart with a stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine, upgraded four-wheel-drive hardware, underbody protection, and extra drive modes for rougher trails. Every trim has an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new Free Wheeling special edition adds sunset-inspired exterior graphics, a black roof, colorful seat inserts, ombre stitching, and black wheels with red accents. The Base and Heritage Limited trims were dropped, leaving a five-trim lineup.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2200 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.6 cu-ft | 65.2 cu-ft | 65.2 cu-ft | 65.2 cu-ft | 65.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
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| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main change to the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
The main change is the new Free Wheeling special edition. Based on the Big Bend formula, it adds sunset-inspired graphics, a black roof, colorful seat details, and black wheels with red accents without adding extra off-road hardware.
Was the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport redesigned?
No, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport was not redesigned. It remains part of the first generation introduced for 2021, with the year’s changes limited mainly to the Free Wheeling special edition and a simplified trim range.
Which 2023 Bronco Sport trims were dropped for 2024?
The Base and Heritage Limited trims were dropped for 2024. The remaining lineup consists of Big Bend, Free Wheeling, Heritage, Outer Banks, and Badlands.
Did the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport get a new engine?
No, the 2024 Bronco Sport did not receive a lineup-wide engine or transmission change. Most trims use a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, while Badlands uses a stronger 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Is the 2024 Bronco Sport Free Wheeling more capable off-road than Big Bend?
No, the Free Wheeling edition is mainly a style package built around the Big Bend formula. Badlands is the trim focused on greater trail capability, with a stronger engine, upgraded four-wheel-drive hardware, additional drive modes, and underbody protection.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport.
4.2
2024 Ford Bronco Sport
(111 reviews)
“My legs don't work as well as they used to and the Bronco lets me get in and out without any problem.”
“It makes me feel safe and ready for every kind of weather situation, also it is comfortable to drive and for my kids to ride with me. It also looks so cute and is helping me to save so much money in gas in compare with my latest cars that were all audi.”
Sources
- fromtheroad.ford.com — Articles / 2023 / 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Adds Modern Take On Bronco
- fromtheroad.ford.com — Articles / 2024 / New Bronco Sport Gets Big Off Road Boost Sasquatch Capability
- fromtheroad.ford.com — 2025 / Order Guides / 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Order Guide
- ford.com — Towing / Pdf / 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Towing Guide
- ford.com — 2026 / Models / Badlands