2021 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: RWD, 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 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.
2021 Ford Mustang towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWDAutomaticMustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; Shelby GT500 and Mach 1 not rated to tow; hitch type not stated; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 37 | ||
| RWDManualMustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; Shelby GT500 and Mach 1 not rated to tow; hitch type not stated; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 37 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWDAutomaticMustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; Shelby GT500 and Mach 1 not rated to tow; hitch type not stated; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 37 | ||
| RWDManualMustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; Shelby GT500 and Mach 1 not rated to tow; hitch type not stated; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 37 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWDAutomaticMustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; Shelby GT500 and Mach 1 not rated to tow; hitch type not stated; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 37 | ||
| RWDManualMustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; aftermarket accessory only; Shelby GT500 and Mach 1 not rated to tow; hitch type not stated; calculated with SAE J2807 method | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 37 |
Common questions
Which 2021 Ford Mustang engine tows the most?
2.3L EcoBoost I4, at up to 1,000 lbs. Next is 2.3L High Performance EcoBoost I4 at up to 1,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 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 2021 Ford Mustang
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 2021 Ford Mustang. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 Ford Mustang. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 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.
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