2022 Ford Edge towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- ST AWD, 2.7L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 80 of 143 SUVs (2022).
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.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: ST AWD, $46,485.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST AWD | 2.7L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,525 lb | $46,485 |
| SE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 4,126 lb | $37,945 |
| SEL AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb | 4,126 lb | $39,345 |
| ST-Line AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb | 4,126 lb | $43,100 |
| Titanium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb | 4,126 lb | $43,100 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | EX-L AWD | $40,470 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $40,080 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $38,105 |
| Ford Edge (this car) | 3,500 lb | ST AWD | $46,485 |
| INFINITI QX50 | 3,000 lb | PURE AWD | $41,150 |
| Lexus NX | 2,000 lb | 250 FWD | $38,350 |
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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 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