2023 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.
2023 Ford Mustang towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWDAutomaticfootnotes 1,2 on the Mustang heading: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application, only available as aftermarket accessory; Mustang Mach 1 is not rated to tow a trailer; column headed Axle Configuration; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 40 | ||
| RWDManualfootnotes 1,2 on the Mustang heading: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application, only available as aftermarket accessory; Mustang Mach 1 is not rated to tow a trailer; column headed Axle Configuration; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 40 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWDAutomaticfootnotes 1,2 on the Mustang heading: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application, only available as aftermarket accessory; Mustang Mach 1 is not rated to tow a trailer; column headed Axle Configuration; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 40 | ||
| RWDManualfootnotes 1,2 on the Mustang heading: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application, only available as aftermarket accessory; Mustang Mach 1 is not rated to tow a trailer; column headed Axle Configuration; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 40 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWDAutomaticfootnotes 1,2 on the Mustang heading: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application, only available as aftermarket accessory; Mustang Mach 1 is not rated to tow a trailer; column headed Axle Configuration; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 40 | ||
| RWDManualfootnotes 1,2 on the Mustang heading: Mustang does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application, only available as aftermarket accessory; Mustang Mach 1 is not rated to tow a trailer; column headed Axle Configuration; table does not name the hitch type; the page lists only a ball-type hitch receiver; hitch left null per protocol | RWD | 1,000 lbs | p. 40 |
Common questions
Which 2023 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 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 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 2023 Ford Mustang. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2023 Ford Mustang. 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.
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