2019 Ford Escape towing capacity
Up to 3,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: FWD, 2.0L EcoBoost I4, FWD, 3.07 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,500 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.
2019 Ford Escape towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2019 Ford Escape towing capacity chart
All 5 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; final drive ratio; one rating printed for both FWD and 4WD GCWR columns | FWD | 3.07 | 3,500 lbs | 7,457 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) | p. 32 |
| 4WDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; final drive ratio; one rating printed for both FWD and 4WD GCWR columns | 4WD | 3.07 | 3,500 lbs | 7,591 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) | p. 32 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomaticEscape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; dealer accessory only; hitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; final drive ratio | FWD | 3.21 | 2,000 lbs | 5,862 lbs | p. 32 | |
| 4WDAutomaticEscape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; dealer accessory only; hitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; final drive ratio | 4WD | 3.51 | 2,000 lbs | 6,005 lbs | p. 32 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomaticEscape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; dealer accessory only; hitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; final drive ratio | FWD | 3.51 | 1,500 lbs | 5,351 lbs | p. 32 |
Common questions
Which 2019 Ford Escape engine tows the most?
2.0L EcoBoost I4, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 1.5L EcoBoost I4 at up to 2,000 lbs.
What does a 2019 Ford Escape need to tow 3,500 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Class II Trailer Tow Package (536).
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2019 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 2019 Ford Escape
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 2019 Ford Escape. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2019 Ford Escape. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2019 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.
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