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2020 Ford Edge towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
62% of 4,525 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: ST AWD, $43,265.

2020 Ford Edge tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
ST AWD2.7L 6cylAWD3,500 lb4,525 lb$43,265
SE FWD2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,959 lb$31,100
SE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb4,216 lb$33,095
SEL FWD2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,959 lb$34,355
SEL AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb4,216 lb$36,350
ST Line FWD2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,959 lb$38,100
Titanium FWD2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,959 lb$38,100
Titanium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb4,216 lb$40,095
ST Line AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb to 3,500 lb4,216 lb$40,095

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,000200920122015201820212024
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2024. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbSRT AWD$62,995
Honda Pilot5,000 lbTouring AWD$44,720
Kia Telluride5,000 lbLX FWD$31,890
Volkswagen Atlas5,000 lbSE FWD$34,695
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport5,000 lbSE w/Technology FWD$35,945
Ford Edge (this car)3,500 lbST AWD$43,265
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD S$31,730

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked