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Ford Bronco specs · Michigan City Ford · Michigan City, IN
Ford Bronco Ground Clearance by Trim
How much clearance does a Ford Bronco have? Here are Ford's 2026 figures for every trim, standard and with the Sasquatch® Package, plus the approach, breakover and departure angles and water fording depth.
8.3 in.Base 2-door, standard (Ford)
11.6 in.Base 2-door with Sasquatch®
13.1 in.Raptor® (Ford)
37 in.Raptor® water fording
The short answer
Ford lists 2026 Bronco ground clearance from 8.3 inches (Base 2-door) to 13.1 inches (Raptor®). With the Sasquatch® Package and 35-inch tires, most trims are listed at 11.5 to 11.6 inches.
2026 Bronco ground clearance by trim
Ford lists ground clearance for each 2026 Bronco trim two ways: as standard, and with 35-inch tires from the available Sasquatch® Package. Where Ford gives two numbers for a trim, the first is the 2-door and the second is the 4-door.
| Trim (Ford's column) | Standard | With Sasquatch® Package (35-inch tires) |
|---|---|---|
| Base (2-door / 4-door) | 8.3 / 8.4 in. | 11.6 / 11.5 in. |
| Big Bend® / Outer Banks® (4-door) | 9.4 in. | 11.5 in. |
| Badlands® (2-door / 4-door) | 10.5 / 10.5 in. | 11.6 / 11.5 in. |
| Stroppe Edition (4-door) | N/A | 11.5 in. |
| Heritage Edition (4-door) | 11.5 in. | 11.5 in. |
| Raptor® (4-door) | 13.1 in. | N/A |
Figures from the Capability table on Ford.com's 2026 Bronco specs page, read November 10, 2026. Ford lists ground clearance and fording in inches and angles in degrees; N/A means Ford lists no figure for that trim.
Ford describes the Sasquatch® Package tires as 35-inch LT315/70R17 BSW rugged-terrain tires.
Approach, breakover and departure angles
Ground clearance is only part of the off-road picture. These are the angles Ford lists for each trim, in degrees, standard and with the Sasquatch® Package.
| Trim (Ford's column) | Approach | Breakover | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base (2-door / 4-door) | 35.7 / 35.7 | 21.3 / 19.6 | 29.9 / 29.8 |
| Base with Sasquatch® | 43.3 / 43.3 | 28.9 / 26.3 | 37.0 / 36.9 |
| Big Bend® / Outer Banks® | 38.3 | 22.1 | 32.1 |
| Big Bend® / Outer Banks® with Sasquatch® | 43.3 | 26.3 | 36.9 |
| Badlands® (2-door / 4-door) | 41.3 / 41.3 | 26.4 / 24.1 | 34.6 / 34.5 |
| Badlands® with Sasquatch® | 43.3 / 43.3 | 28.9 / 26.3 | 37.0 / 36.9 |
| Stroppe Edition with Sasquatch® | 43.3 | 26.3 | 36.9 |
| Raptor® | 47.2 | 30.8 | 40.5 |
Figures from the Capability table on Ford.com's 2026 Bronco specs page, read November 10, 2026. Ford lists ground clearance and fording in inches and angles in degrees; N/A means Ford lists no figure for that trim.
Water fording depth
Ford lists a maximum water fording depth of 33.5 inches for the Big Bend®, Outer Banks® and Badlands® with the Sasquatch® Package, and for the Stroppe Edition and Heritage Edition. The Raptor® is listed at 37 inches. Ford's table shows no fording figure for the Base, Big Bend®, Outer Banks® or Badlands® without the Sasquatch® Package.
Figures from the Capability table on Ford.com's 2026 Bronco specs page, read November 10, 2026. Ford lists ground clearance and fording in inches and angles in degrees; N/A means Ford lists no figure for that trim.
Ford's fording figure is a vehicle limit; never use it as a guide for driving into flooded roads. See our guide to driving through flooded roads.
Reading the numbers
Highest clearance
The Raptor® has the highest figure Ford lists: 13.1 inches.
Sasquatch® effect
On the Base, the Sasquatch® Package takes ground clearance from 8.3 to 11.6 inches on the 2-door, per Ford.
2-door vs 4-door
Ford lists the 2-door Base and Badlands with a larger breakover angle than the 4-door versions.
Check the build
Packages and tires change these numbers, so check the figures for the exact Bronco you are looking at.
Bronco service at Michigan City Ford
The Works® at Michigan City Ford includes a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, Multi-Point Inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, and a filter, belts and hoses check. After an off-road trip, have your tires and alignment checked. Michigan City Ford's service department services Ford vehicles.
Schedule service online and see our service specials first. Michigan City Ford is at 3930 Franklin St. in Michigan City. Get directions.
Michigan City Ford service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Sat | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Sun | closed |
From Michigan City Ford's website, November 10, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Ford Bronco ground clearance FAQ
What is the ground clearance of a 2026 Ford Bronco?
Ford lists 8.3 inches for the Base 2-door and 8.4 inches for the Base 4-door, up to 13.1 inches for the Raptor. With the Sasquatch Package and 35-inch tires, Ford lists 11.5 to 11.6 inches.
How much ground clearance does the Bronco Badlands have?
Ford lists 10.5 inches for the 2026 Badlands 2-door and 4-door, and 11.6 inches (2-door) or 11.5 inches (4-door) with the Sasquatch Package.
How much ground clearance does the Bronco Outer Banks have?
Ford's Capability table lists 9.4 inches for the Big Bend and Outer Banks 4-door, and 11.5 inches with the Sasquatch Package.
Which Bronco has the most ground clearance?
The Bronco Raptor, at 13.1 inches according to Ford's 2026 specs.
What tires come with the Sasquatch Package?
Ford describes them as 35-inch LT315/70R17 BSW rugged-terrain tires.
How deep can a Ford Bronco ford water?
Ford lists up to 33.5 inches for several trims with the Sasquatch Package and for the Stroppe and Heritage Editions, and 37 inches for the Raptor.
More Bronco guides
See Ford Bronco MPG or the Ford Bronco at Michigan City Ford.
Sources
Ground clearance, angle, fording and tire details are from Ford.com's 2026 Bronco specifications page, read November 10, 2026. Ford may update these figures; check Ford.com for the latest. Service details, address and hours are from Michigan City Ford's own website, checked the same day. Photo is illustrative.
- Ford.com: 2026 Ford Bronco specifications, Ford Motor Company, read November 10, 2026
- General service: The Works, Michigan City Ford, November 10, 2026
- Address and service hours (structured data), Michigan City Ford, November 10, 2026