How much can the 2026 Ford Escape tow?

The 2026 Ford Escape tows up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped (Platinum, 2.0L I4 250 hp, AWD). Ratings run from 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 2,000 lb or more.

Maximum towing
3,500 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
2,000 lb
median configuration

What can the Escape tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (3,500 lb) and the lowest-rated (1,500 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.

Trailer	Weight	Best-equipped	Lowest-rated
Jet ski on a trailer	~1,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small utility trailer, loaded	~1,500 lb	Comfortable	Near the limit
Teardrop camper	~1,800 lb	Comfortable	Over the rating
Pop-up camper	~3,000 lb	Near the limit	Over the rating
Bass boat and trailer	~3,500 lb	Near the limit	Over the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every Escape configuration

Escape towing capacity by configuration

Trim	Engine	Drive	Tows	Payload
Platinum	2.0L I4 250 hp	AWD	3,500 lb	–
ST-Line Elite	2.0L I4 250 hp	AWD	3,500 lb	–
ST-Line Select	2.0L I4 250 hp	AWD	3,500 lb	–
Active	1.5L I3 180 hp	AWD	2,000 lb	–
Active	1.5L I3 180 hp	FWD	2,000 lb	–
ST-Line	1.5L I3 180 hp	FWD	2,000 lb	–
ST-Line	1.5L I3 180 hp	AWD	2,000 lb	–
Platinum	2.5L I4 hybrid 192 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
Plug-In Hybrid	2.5L I4 plug-in hybrid 210 hp	FWD	1,500 lb	–
ST-Line Elite	2.5L I4 hybrid 192 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
ST-Line Select	2.5L I4 hybrid 192 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–

2026 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.

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