2021 Ford EcoSport towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- S 4WD, 2.0L.
- Base trim: 1,400 lb.
- Rank 95 of 127 SUVs (2021).
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
- 48% of 3,300 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: S 4WD, $21,990.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 4WD | 2.0L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,300 lb | $21,990 |
| SE 4WD | 2.0L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,333 lb | $25,460 |
| SES 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,360 lb | $28,155 |
| Titanium 4WD | 2.0L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,360 lb | $28,345 |
| S FWD | 1.0L 3cyl | FWD | 1,400 lb | 3,020 lb | $20,395 |
| SE FWD | 1.0L 3cyl | FWD | 1,400 lb | 3,080 lb | $23,960 |
| Titanium FWD | 1.0L 3cyl | FWD | 1,400 lb | 3,104 lb | $26,895 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2018 to 2022: 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford EcoSport (this car) | 2,000 lb | S 4WD | $21,990 |
| Mazda CX-3 | 2,000 lb | Sport FWD | $20,790 |
| Honda HR-V | 1,763 lb | LX 2WD | $21,220 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1,600 lb | S 2WD | $20,995 |
| Nissan Kicks | 1,200 lb | S FWD | $19,600 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree