Tow Chart

Ford Mustang towing capacity

The 2026 Ford Mustang is rated for 1,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.

2026 Ford Mustang, highest published rating1,000 lbsHitch type not stated.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

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2026 Ford Mustang

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

ConfigurationEngineDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
RWDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null; title footnotes: no factory-installed trailer tow equipment (aftermarket accessory only); Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow2.3L EcoBoost I4RWD1,000 lbsaftermarket trailer tow equipment (title footnote 2)p. 43
RWDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null; title footnotes: no factory-installed trailer tow equipment (aftermarket accessory only); Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow5.0L V8 GTRWD1,000 lbsaftermarket trailer tow equipment (title footnote 2)p. 43
RWDManualhitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null; title footnotes: no factory-installed trailer tow equipment (aftermarket accessory only); Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow5.0L V8 GTRWD1,000 lbsaftermarket trailer tow equipment (title footnote 2)p. 43

Source: 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2025 Ford Mustang

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

ConfigurationEngineDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
RWDAutomaticfootnote 2: no factory-installed towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 3: Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow; hitch type not stated, left null2.3L EcoBoost I4RWD1,000 lbsp. 43
RWDAutomaticfootnote 2: no factory-installed towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 3: Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow; hitch type not stated, left null5.0L V8 GTRWD1,000 lbsp. 43
RWDManualfootnote 2: no factory-installed towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 3: Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow; hitch type not stated, left null5.0L V8 GTRWD1,000 lbsp. 43

Source: 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2024 Ford Mustang

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

ConfigurationEngineDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
RWDAutomaticmodel-name footnote 1: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as aftermarket accessory; model-name footnote 2: Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow a trailer; table does not name the hitch type; hitch left null per protocol2.3L EcoBoost I4RWD1,000 lbsp. 36
RWDAutomaticmodel-name footnote 1: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as aftermarket accessory; model-name footnote 2: Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow a trailer; table does not name the hitch type; hitch left null per protocol5.0L V8 GTRWD1,000 lbsp. 36
RWDManualmodel-name footnote 1: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as aftermarket accessory; model-name footnote 2: Mustang Dark Horse is not rated to tow a trailer; table does not name the hitch type; hitch left null per protocol5.0L V8 GTRWD1,000 lbsp. 36

Source: 2024 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2023 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
2.3L High Performance EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
5.0L V8 GT1,000 lbs

All 6 2023 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2022 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
2.3L High Performance EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
5.0L V8 GT1,000 lbs

All 6 2022 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2022 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2021 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
2.3L High Performance EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
5.0L V8 GT1,000 lbs

All 6 2021 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2020 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
2.3L High Performance EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
5.0L V81,000 lbs

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

Source: 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2019 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
5.0L V81,000 lbs

All 4 2019 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2019 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2018 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L EcoBoost I41,000 lbs
5.0L V81,000 lbs

All 4 2018 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2017 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L EcoBoost® I41,000 lbs
3.7L V61,000 lbs
5.0L V81,000 lbs

All 6 2017 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2016 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L I4 EcoBoost®1,000 lbs
3.7L V61,000 lbs
5.0L V81,000 lbs

All 6 2016 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2015 Ford Mustang

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.3L I4 EcoBoost®1,000 lbs
3.7L V61,000 lbs
5.0L V81,000 lbs

All 6 2015 Mustang configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2015 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Common questions

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

Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 1,000 lbs; 2025: 1,000 lbs; 2024: 1,000 lbs; 2023: 1,000 lbs; 2022: 1,000 lbs; 2021: 1,000 lbs; 2020: 1,000 lbs; 2019: 1,000 lbs; 2018: 1,000 lbs; 2017: 1,000 lbs; 2016: 1,000 lbs; 2015: 1,000 lbs.

What hitch are the Ford Mustang 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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