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2020 Ford Transit Connect 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
45% of 3,581 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 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: Cargo Van XL FWD.

2020 Ford Transit Connect tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Cargo Van XL FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,510 lb5,091 lb3,581 lbN/A
Cargo Van XLT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,510 lb5,091 lb3,581 lbN/A
Passenger Wagon XL FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,280 lb5,278 lb3,998 lbN/A
Passenger Wagon XLT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,280 lb5,278 lb3,998 lbN/A
Passenger Wagon Titanium FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,420 lb5,404 lb3,984 lbN/A

No rating listed: 13 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,000201020152017201920212023
Highest rating each year, 2010 to 2023. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2014: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.

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