Recommended Towing Weights
Your 2017 Ford Escape may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle configuration on the following chart.
| Powertrain | Maximum GCWR | Maximum trailer weight1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 2WD | 2,437.6 kg | 681 kg |
| 1.5L GTDI 2WD | 2,663 kg | 907 kg |
| 2.0L GTDI 2WD2 | 2,715 kg | 907 kg |
| 2.0L GTDI 2WD3 | 3,395.5 kg | 1,588 kg |
| 1.5L GTDI AWD | 2,732 kg | 907 kg |
| 2.0L GTDI AWD2 | 2,784 kg | 907 kg |
| 2.0L GTDI AWD3 | 3,465 kg | 1,588 kg |
2017 Ford Escape Owners Manual
1Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
2Without trailer towing package.
3 With trailer towing package.
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the chart below.
Note: Be sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 20 feet2 (1.86 meters2) if your vehicle is not equipped with a towing package or 30 feet2 (2.79 meters2) if your vehicle is equipped with a towing package.
Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevation point.
Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as the vehicle’s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.