2018 Ford Transit Towing Capacity

Ford Transit Towing Capacity for Van and Chassis Cab  

Engine  Final Drive Ratio  Rear Wheels  Maximum GCWR kg  Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight kg*  
3.2L Power Stroke Diesel  3.31  Single Rear Wheels  4,809 kg2,155 kg
3.2L Power Stroke Diesel  3.73  Single Rear Wheels  6,125 kg3,403 kg
3.2L Power Stroke Diesel  3.73  Dual Rear Wheels  6,125 kg3,403 kg
3.5L EcoBoost  3.31  Single Rear Wheels  5,080 kg2,586 kg
3.5L EcoBoost  3.73  Single Rear Wheels  5,716 kg3,244 kg
3.5L EcoBoost  3.73  Dual Rear Wheels  5,900 kg3,244 kg
3.7L  3.73  Single Rear Wheels  4,900 kg2,427 kg
3.7L  4.10  Single Rear Wheels  5,445 kg3,040 kg
3.7L  4.10  Dual Rear Wheels – Van  5,081 kg3,040 kg
3.7L  4.10  Dual Rear Wheels – Chassis Cab  5,445 kg3,040 kg
2018 Ford Transit Towing Capacity

*Calculated with SAE J2807 method.

Transit Bus Towing Capacity

Engine  Final Drive Ratio  Rear Wheels  Maximum GCWR kg  Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight kg*  
3.2L Power Stroke Diesel  3.31  Single Rear Wheels  4,809 kg1,497 kg
3.2L Power Stroke Diesel  3.73  Single Rear Wheels  5,080 kg1,996 kg
3.2L Power Stroke Diesel  3.73  Dual Rear Wheels  5,080 kg1,996 kg
3.5L EcoBoost  3.31  Single Rear Wheels  5,080 kg1,906 kg
3.5L EcoBoost  3.73  Single Rear Wheels  5,080 kg2,269 kg
3.5L EcoBoost  3.73  Dual Rear Wheels  5,080 kg2,269 kg
3.7L  3.73  Single Rear Wheels  4,900 kg1,770 kg
3.7L  4.10  Single Rear Wheels  5,080 kg1,996 kg
3.7L  4.10  Dual Rear Wheels  5,080 kg1,996 kg
Transit Bus Towing Capacity

2018 Ford Transit Owners Manual

*Calculated with SAE J2807 method.Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle

  1. Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio. See the previous charts.
  2. Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:
  • Vehicle curb weight
  • Hitch hardware weight, such as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing hardware
  • Driver weight
  • Passenger(s) weight
  • Payload, cargo and luggage weight
  • Aftermarket equipment weight.

This equals the maximum loaded trailer weight for this combination.

Note:   The trailer tongue load is considered part of the payload for your vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the final trailer tongue weight.

Note:   Consult an authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.

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