
Enjoy your adventures to the max, with all the toys, tools, and luggage you need, when you drive a versatile Ford SUV. According to the experts at Car and Driver, "any list exploring options for the best SUV for towing has to begin with Ford." So that's what we've done. The team at Bob Allen Ford crafted the following research guide outlining how much the Ford EcoSport, Escape, all-new Bronco, Flex, Edge, Explorer, and Expedition can tow and haul.
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Ford EcoSport
Towing Capacity
There's no downsizing necessary when you choose the Ford EcoSport. The 2.0L engine in the compact EcoSport SUV allows you to tow up to up to 2,000 pounds. Maximum cargo volume is 50 cubic-feet. Key engine specs include:
Max Towing: 2,000 lbs.
1.0L EcoBoost® I3
Six-speed SelectShift® automatic
HORSEPOWER2.0L Ti-VCT I4
Six-speed SelectShift automatic
HORSEPOWER
Ford Escape
Towing Capacity
Step up in size into the Ford Escape. The 2020 Ford Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds using the 2.0L EcoBoost I4 engine and Class II Trailer Tow Package. Stock up on groceries with up to 65.4 cubic-feet of cargo volume in gas powertrain models. Escape engine specs include:
Max Towing: 3,500 lbs.
1.5L EcoBoost
Eight-speed automatic
HORSEPOWER2.0L EcoBoost
Eight-speed SelectShift automatic
HORSEPOWER2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I4 Hybrid
eCVT
HORSEPOWER
Ford Bronco
Towing Capacity
Answer the call of the wild with everything you need in tow in the 2021 Ford Bronco. Max towing for the Bronco is 3,500 pounds using either available engine, plus the Class II Trailer Tow Package. Maximum 2021 two-door Bronco cargo volume is 52.3 cubic-feet, while the four-door Bronco offers 77.6 cubic-feet of cargo space. Bronco engine specs include:
Max Towing: 3,500 lbs.
2.3L EcoBoost
Seven-speed manual/ten-speed automatic
HORSEPOWER2.7L EcoBoost
Ten-speed automatic
HORSEPOWER
Ford Flex
Towing Capacity
The 2019 Ford Flex - its final year of production - is equipped to top up to 4,500 pounds using either available engine equipped with the Class III Trailer Tow Package. Maximum cargo volume in the Flex is 83.2 cubic-feet. Look through the following graph for Flex engine specs.
Max Towing: 4,500 lbs.
3.5L Ti-VCT V6
Six-speed SelectShift® automatic
HORSEPOWER3.5L EcoBoost V6
Six-speed SelectShift automatic w/ paddle shifters
HORSEPOWER
Ford Edge
Towing Capacity
The 2020 Ford Edge can tow up to 3,500 pounds using the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 or 2.0L EcoBoost with all-wheel drive (AWD) when equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. Pack for the entire week on your next vacation with up to 73.4 cubic-feet of cargo space. Find Edge engine specs in the chart below.
Max Towing: 4,500 lbs.
3.5L Ti-VCT V6
Six-speed SelectShift® automatic
HORSEPOWER3.5L EcoBoost V6
Six-speed SelectShift automatic w/ paddle shifters
HORSEPOWER
Ford Explorer
Towing Capacity
Load up and roll out with the 2020 Ford Explorer. Expect maximum towing up to 5,600 pounds with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 equipped with the Class III Trailer Tow Package. When you need serious cargo room, the 2020 Explorer provides up to 87.8 cubic-feet behind the first row seats.
Max Towing: 5,600 lbs.
2.3L EcoBoost I4
Ten-speed automatic w/ SelectShift
HORSEPOWER3.0L EcoBoost V6
Ten-speed automatic w/ SelectShift
HORSEPOWER3.3L Hybrid V6
Ten-speed automatic w/ SelectShift
HORSEPOWER
Ford Expedition
Towing Capacity
Equip your 2020 Ford Expedition with a weight-distributing hitch and Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package and tow up to 9,300 pounds. A weight-carrying hitch allows you to tow up to 6,000 pounds. Unlock massive cargo capabilities with 104.6 cubic-feet in the Expedition and 121.5 cubic-feet in the Expedition MAX.