2023 Ford Escape 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: AWD, 2.0L EcoBoost I4, AWD, 3.47 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.
2023 Ford Escape towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2023 Ford Escape towing capacity chart
All 7 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 | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWDAutomaticcell prints 2,000 fn2/3,500 fn3 against one GCWR; this row is 3,500; axle column headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | AWD | 3.47 | 3,500 lbs | 7,402 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) | p. 40 |
| AWDAutomaticfootnote 2: Escape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as dealer accessory; cell prints 2,000 fn2/3,500 fn3 against one GCWR; this row is 2,000; axle column headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | AWD | 3.47 | 2,000 lbs | 7,402 lbs | p. 40 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomaticfootnote 2: Escape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as dealer accessory; axle column headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | FWD | 3.81 | 2,000 lbs | 5,639 lbs | p. 40 | |
| AWDAutomaticfootnote 2: Escape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as dealer accessory; axle column headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | AWD | 3.81 | 2,000 lbs | 5,811 lbs | p. 40 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomaticfootnote 1: Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) available on ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite and Platinum Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid series; one trailer weight printed across the FWD and AWD GCWR columns; axle column headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | FWD | 2.91 | 1,500 lbs | 5,373 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) | p. 40 |
| AWDAutomaticfootnote 1: Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) available on ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite and Platinum Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid series; one trailer weight printed across the FWD and AWD GCWR columns; axle column headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | AWD | 2.91 | 1,500 lbs | 5,507 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) | p. 40 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomaticfootnote 1: Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) available on ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite and Platinum Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid series; axle column headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | FWD | 2.91 | 1,500 lbs | 5,706 lbs | Class II Trailer Tow Package (536) | p. 40 |
Common questions
Which 2023 Ford Escape engine tows the most?
2.0L EcoBoost I4, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 1.5L EcoBoost I3 at up to 2,000 lbs.
What does a 2023 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 2023 Ford 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 2023 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 2023 Ford Escape. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2023 Ford Escape. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2023 Ford 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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