Ford Transit Connect towing capacity
The 2023 Ford Transit Connect is rated for 2,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
2023 Ford Transit Connect, highest published rating2,000 lbsHitch type not stated.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2023 Ford Transit Connect
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van/WagonAutomaticaxle column is headed Final Drive Ratio; table does not name the hitch type (the page 20 overview lists Transit Connect under its CONVENTIONAL heading); hitch left null per protocol | 2.0L I4 | 3.80 | 2,000 lbs | 6,380 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 36 |
2022 Ford Transit Connect
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van/WagonAutomatichitch type not labelled in table; page 45 lists a factory hitch receiver for this model, read as conventional | 2.0L I4 | 3.80 | 2,000 lbs | 6,380 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 41 | |
| Van/WagonAutomatichitch type not labelled in table; page 45 lists a factory hitch receiver for this model, read as conventional; fleet only; requires CNG/LPG Engine Prep Package (98G) | 2.5L I4 | 3.21 | 2,000 lbs | 6,369 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 41 |
2021 Ford Transit Connect
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van/WagonAutomaticfinal drive ratio; hitch not named in table; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.0L I4 | 3.80 | 2,000 lbs | 6,380 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 37 | |
| Van/WagonAutomaticfleet only; requires CNG/LPG Engine Prep Package (98G); final drive ratio; hitch not named in table; page 41 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.5L I4 | 3.21 | 2,000 lbs | 6,369 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T); CNG/LPG Engine Prep Package (98G) | p. 37 |
2020 Ford Transit Connect
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomaticVan/Wagon; calculated with SAE J2807 method; hitch not named in table; page 39 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model | 2.0L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 35 | |
| FWDAutomaticVan/Wagon; fleet only; calculated with SAE J2807 method; hitch not named in table; page 39 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T); CNG/LPG Engine Prep Package (98G) | p. 35 |
2019 Ford Transit Connect
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model | 1.5L I4 EcoBlue Turbo Diesel | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 33 | |
| FWDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model | 2.0L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 33 | |
| FWDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T) | p. 33 |
Source: 2019 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2018 Ford Transit Connect
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van/Wagon FWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package | p. 31 |
Source: 2018 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2017 Ford Transit Connect
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van/Wagon FWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package | p. 29 |
Source: 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2016 Ford Transit Connect
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van/Wagon FWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 1.6L I4 EcoBoost® | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 | |
| Transit Connect Van/Wagon FWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 |
Source: 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2015 Ford Transit Connect
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van/Wagon FWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 1.6L I4 EcoBoost® | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 | |
| Transit Connect Van/Wagon FWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 2,000 lbs | Class I Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 |
Source: 2015 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
Common questions
How has the Ford Transit Connect's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2023: 2,000 lbs; 2022: 2,000 lbs; 2021: 2,000 lbs; 2020: 2,000 lbs; 2019: 2,000 lbs; 2018: 2,000 lbs; 2017: 2,000 lbs; 2016: 2,000 lbs; 2015: 2,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Ford Transit Connect 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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