2016 Ford Mustang towing capacity
1,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Mustang RWD, 2.3L I4 EcoBoost®, RWD.
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 Mustang towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2016 Ford Mustang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang RWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 1: no factory towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 4: Shelby GT350/GT350R not rated to tow; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 24 | |
| Mustang RWDManual Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 1: no factory towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 4: Shelby GT350/GT350R not rated to tow; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 24 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang RWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 1: no factory towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 4: Shelby GT350/GT350R not rated to tow; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 24 | |
| Mustang RWDManual Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 1: no factory towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 4: Shelby GT350/GT350R not rated to tow; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 24 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang RWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 1: no factory towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 4: Shelby GT350/GT350R not rated to tow; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 24 | |
| Mustang RWDManual Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 1: no factory towing equipment, aftermarket accessory only; footnote 4: Shelby GT350/GT350R not rated to tow; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | aftermarket towing equipment | p. 24 |
Common questions
Which 2016 Ford Mustang engine tows the most?
2.3L I4 EcoBoost®, at up to 1,000 lbs. Next is 3.7L V6 at up to 1,000 lbs.
What does a 2016 Ford Mustang need to tow 1,000 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: aftermarket towing equipment.
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 Mustang
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2016 Ford Mustang configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Trailer hitch receiver, listed for 6 of 6 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
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 Mustang. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
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.
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