Ford EcoSport towing capacity
The 2022 Ford EcoSport is rated for 2,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2022 Ford EcoSport
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WDAutomatichitch type not stated; no factory-installed towing equipment; aftermarket accessory only | 2.0L Ti-VCT I4 | 4WD | 3.51 | 2,000 lbs | 5,754 lbs | p. 41 |
2021 Ford EcoSport
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WDAutomaticEcoSport does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; hitch type not stated; final drive ratio; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.0L Ti-VCT I4 | 4WD | 3.51 | 2,000 lbs | 5,754 lbs | p. 37 | |
| FWDAutomaticEcoSport does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; hitch type not stated; final drive ratio; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 1.0L EcoBoost I3 | FWD | 3.44 | 1,400 lbs | 4,960 lbs | p. 37 |
2020 Ford EcoSport
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WDAutomaticno factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; hitch type not stated; final drive ratio; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.0L Ti-VCT I4 | 4WD | 3.51 | 2,000 lbs | 5,754 lbs | p. 34 | |
| FWDAutomaticno factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; hitch type not stated; final drive ratio; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 1.0L EcoBoost I3 | FWD | 3.44 | 1,400 lbs | 4,960 lbs | p. 34 |
2019 Ford EcoSport
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WDAutomaticEcoSport does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; hitch type not stated; final drive ratio | 2.0L Ti-VCT I4 | 4WD | 3.51 | 2,000 lbs | 5,754 lbs | p. 32 | |
| FWDAutomaticEcoSport does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; hitch type not stated; final drive ratio | 1.0L EcoBoost I3 | FWD | 3.44 | 1,400 lbs | 4,960 lbs | p. 32 |
Source: 2019 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2018 Ford EcoSport
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoSport 4WDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this rating; calculated with SAE J2807 method; footnote 2: no factory-installed towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; drive taken from which GCWR column (FWD/4WD) is filled | 2.0L Ti-VCT I4 | 4WD | 3.51 | 2,000 lbs | 5,754 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 30 |
| EcoSport FWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this rating; calculated with SAE J2807 method; footnote 2: no factory-installed towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; drive taken from which GCWR column (FWD/4WD) is filled | 1.0L EcoBoost I3 | FWD | 3.44 | 1,400 lbs | 4,960 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 30 |
Source: 2018 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
Common questions
How has the Ford EcoSport's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2022: 2,000 lbs; 2021: 2,000 lbs; 2020: 2,000 lbs; 2019: 2,000 lbs; 2018: 2,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Ford EcoSport ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.
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