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2020 Ford Fusion towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 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
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
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 2,000 lb: SE AWD, $27,885.

2020 Ford Fusion tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SE AWD2.0LAWD2,000 lb3,472 lb to 3,986 lb$27,885
Titanium FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,472 lb to 3,986 lb$34,450
Titanium AWD2.0LAWD2,000 lb3,472 lb to 3,986 lb$36,450
S FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,472 lb$23,170
SE FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,470 lb$24,500
SEL FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,470 lb$28,690

No rating listed: 6 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002014201520162017201820192020
Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2020. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2014 to 2020: 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Subaru Legacy3,000 lbLimited XT AWD$34,195
Ford Fusion (this car)2,000 lbSE AWD$27,885
Volkswagen Passat1,000 lbS FWD$22,995

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