Ford Escape: Towing Capacity Selection Table
This guide provides essential information on the towing capabilities of the Ford Escape, detailing engine options, maximum towing weights, and required equipment for 2025 models.
2025 Ford Escape Towing Overview
The Ford Escape Platinum, shown in metallic carbonized gray, offers varying maximum towing capacities based on equipment, vehicle configuration, accessories, and passenger load. Always ensure your vehicle is properly equipped for towing.
Automatic Transmission Models
| Engine | Final Drive Ratio | GVWR (lb) TA TI | Total Trailer Weight in Operation (lb)¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Hybrid 4-cylinder | 2.91 | 5483 / 5624 | 1500² |
| 2.5L Hybrid Rechargeable 4-cylinder | 2.91 | 5785 | 1500² |
| 1.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder | 3.81 | 5635 / 5790 | 2000³ |
| 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder | 3.47 | 7440 | 2000³/3500⁴ |
Notes on Towing Capacity:
- Some states, territories, and provinces require trailers exceeding a certain weight to be equipped with electric brakes. Consult applicable regulations for this weight.
- WARNING: Do not tow a trailer equipped with electric brakes if your vehicle is not equipped with a compatible aftermarket electric trailer brake controller. Failure to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death. For more information or assistance, contact an authorized dealer.
- The combined weight of the vehicle and trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
- Do not exceed the maximum trailer weight in operation.
- Calculated in accordance with SAE J2807 test standard for the Escape.
Mandatory Equipment for Towing
Certain components are required for towing. Failure to install these items may void your new vehicle limited warranty.
- For trailers over 2,000 lb: Class II Towing Package (536) is required.
Frontal Surface Restrictions
Frontal surface refers to the total area a vehicle and trailer expose to wind resistance when moving. The maximum frontal surface to consider for an Escape-trailer combination is 20 sq ft without the Class II Towing Package and 30 sq ft with the Class II Towing Package. Exceeding these limits can significantly reduce the towing vehicle's performance.
Towing Package Available as an Option
| Equipment | Escape⁴ (536) | Legend |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Harness (4-pin) | C | C = Included in package. S = Standard on vehicle. |
| Hitch Receiver | C | |
| Trailer Sway Control | C | |
| Lane Departure Warning | S |
Note: Content may vary by model, trim, and powertrain. Consult your Ford dealer for specific content information for all vehicles that will be used to tow a trailer to ensure easy and proper connection of trailer lights.
Factory-Installed Hitch Receiver
Included in the Class II Towing Package - option code 536. Refer to the table below for authorized tongue and weight-carrying hitch capacities. (This capacity is also listed on a label affixed to each hitch receiver.)
Authorized Hitch Weight
Hitch maximum weight capacities shown below may exceed the vehicle's maximum trailer weight in operation. Refer to the towing capacity selection tables for the maximum trailer weight in operation for each vehicle.
| Max. Trailer Weight (lb)⁷ | Max. Tongue Weight (lb) | |
|---|---|---|
| Escape Hybrid/Hybrid Rechargeable | 1500⁸ | 150⁸ |
| Escape | 3500 | 350 |
Footnotes
- Maximum towing capacities provided are for vehicles equipped with mandatory equipment and with a driver and passenger weighing 150 lb each, and vary by load, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers. For more information, consult your Ford dealer.
- Requires Class II Towing Package (536) available as an option on ST-Line Select Hybrid, ST-Line Elite Hybrid, and Platinum Hybrid or Hybrid Rechargeable trims.
- The Escape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application. Available only as a dealer-installed accessory.
- Requires Class II Towing Package (536).
- Consult your dealer for limited warranty details.
- Available only with the 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine or the 2.5L Hybrid and Hybrid Rechargeable 4-cylinder engines (Platinum, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and VHR).
- Hitch receivers do not include a ball or ball mount. It is your responsibility to obtain the hitch ball and mount, along with other appropriate equipment to tow the trailer and its load.
- With appropriate equipment.
