Tow Chart

Ford Escape towing capacity

The 2026 Ford Escape is rated for up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.

2026 Ford Escape, highest published rating3,500 lbsHitch type not stated. Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

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2026 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I32,000 lbs
2.5L I4 Hybrid1,500 lbs
2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid1,500 lbs

All 6 2026 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2025 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I32,000 lbs
2.5L I4 Hybrid1,500 lbs
2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid1,500 lbs

All 7 2025 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2024 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I32,000 lbs
2.5L I4 Hybrid1,500 lbs
2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid1,500 lbs

All 7 2024 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2024 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2023 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I32,000 lbs
2.5L I4 Hybrid1,500 lbs
2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid1,500 lbs

All 7 2023 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2022 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I32,000 lbs
2.5L I4 Hybrid1,500 lbs
2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid1,500 lbs

All 7 2022 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2022 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2021 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I32,000 lbs
2.5L I4 Hybrid1,500 lbs
2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid1,500 lbs

All 7 2021 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2020 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I32,000 lbs
2.5L I4 Hybrid1,500 lbs
2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid1,500 lbs

All 6 2020 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2019 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I42,000 lbs
2.5L I41,500 lbs

All 5 2019 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2019 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2018 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L EcoBoost I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost I42,000 lbs
2.5L I41,500 lbs

All 5 2018 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2017 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L EcoBoost® I43,500 lbs
1.5L EcoBoost® I42,000 lbs
2.5L I41,500 lbs

All 5 2017 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2016 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L I4 EcoBoost®3,500 lbs
1.6L I4 EcoBoost®2,000 lbs
2.5L I41,500 lbs

All 5 2016 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2015 Ford Escape

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L I4 EcoBoost®3,500 lbs
1.6L I4 EcoBoost®2,000 lbs
2.5L I41,500 lbs

All 5 2015 Escape configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2015 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Common questions

How has the Ford Escape's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 3,500 lbs; 2025: 3,500 lbs; 2024: 3,500 lbs; 2023: 3,500 lbs; 2022: 3,500 lbs; 2021: 3,500 lbs; 2020: 3,500 lbs; 2019: 3,500 lbs; 2018: 3,500 lbs; 2017: 3,500 lbs; 2016: 3,500 lbs; 2015: 3,500 lbs.

What hitch are the Ford Escape 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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