2016 Ford Edge towing capacity
Up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Edge FWD/AWD, 2.0L I4 EcoBoost®, FWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 2,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2016 Ford Edge towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2016 Ford Edge towing capacity chart
All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | FWD | 3,500 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 | |
| Edge FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | AWD | 3,500 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | FWD | 3,500 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 | |
| Edge FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | AWD | 3,500 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 2: Edge has no factory or dealer towing equipment for this application; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | FWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 23 | ||
| Edge FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 2: Edge has no factory or dealer towing equipment for this application; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | AWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 23 |
Common questions
Which 2016 Ford Edge engine tows the most?
2.0L I4 EcoBoost®, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 3.5L V6 at up to 3,500 lbs.
What does a 2016 Ford Edge need to tow 3,500 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Class II Trailer Tow Package.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2016 Ford Edge
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2016 Ford Edge. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Ford Edge. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Ford. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
Related ratings
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