2020 Ford Escape Towing Capacity

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

Below are the maximum towing loads for all variations of the 2020 Ford Escape.

Powertrain	Maximum GCWR	Maximum Trailer Weight1	Maximum Trailer Frontal Area
1.5L GTDI FWD	2,558 kg	907 kg	20 ft² (1.86 m²)
1.5L GTDI AWD	2,636 kg	907 kg	20 ft² (1.86 m²)
2.0L GTDI FWD	3,289 kg	1,588 kg	30 ft² (2.79 m²)
2.0L GTDI AWD	3,358 kg	1,588 kg	30 ft² (2.79 m²)
2.5L PHEV FWD	2,588 kg	681 kg	20 ft² (1.86 m²)
2.5L FHEV FWD	2,437 kg	681 kg	20 ft² (1.86 m²)
2.5L FHEV AWD	2,498 kg	681 kg	20 ft² (1.86 m²)

2020 Ford Escape Owners Manual

Note:   Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the following chart.

Note:   Do not exceed the trailer frontal area for your vehicle configuration listed in the following chart.

Note:   For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 300 m starting at the 300 m 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.Your vehicle 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.

WARNING:  Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.