Can the 2023 Ford Escape tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
No
- 5,000 lb is 3,000 lb over the 2,000 lb rating.
- No 2023 Escape trim is rated for that.
- Curb weight 3,291 lb. Rated to pull 0.6 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | FWD |
| Tow rating | 2,000 lb |
| Curb weight | 3,291 lb |
| Horsepower | 181 hp |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft to 199 lb-ft |
| Drive | FWD |
| MSRP | $28,000 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 250% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 0.6 |
Max tow rating: higher than 14% of 151 SUVs (2023).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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