Ford Escape Towing Capacity

Specs & Towing

The 2020 Ford Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds. That’s enough power to bring a trailer on your next trip or haul a couple jet skis or a fishing boat to the water. To give you that kind of towing capacity, it runs on a 2.0L EcoBoost® engine that gets up to 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.

However, the base engine can also tow up to 2,000 pounds. It’s an efficient 1.5L EcoBoost® that delivers up to 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. If you’re mainly focused on fuel economy, you’ll be interested in the Ford Escape Hybrid. In addition to offering an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG, this hybrid SUV can haul up to 1,500 pounds.

Towing Technology

From lining up with your cargo to keeping your SUV under control while you’re on the road, the Ford Escape offers lots of features that can make carrying extra cargo safe and easy. For starters, just put your SUV in reverse and the Rear View Camera will help you line up with your trailer and back your tow hitch into place.

No matter how big your cargo is, the Lane-Keeping System can make sure you’re in control. It monitors lane lines and prevents you from drifting out of your lane. To help you change lanes and back up while your trailer is attached, there’s a standard BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert. It lets you know when it’s clear to change lanes safely. If you’re backing up, it’ll give you a warning if another vehicle is headed your way.

Cargo Capabilities

The Ford Escape is designed to carry lots of your things, even when you aren’t hitching it to a trailer. The trunk features space for all your bags, boxes, and beach gear with 37.5 cubic feet of cargo room. To keep your things from sliding around, the trunk includes a pair of cargo tie downs and a couple of grocery bag hooks. If you need to pack more, you can use the sliding 60/40 split-folding rear seats to make up to 65.4 cubic feet of space.

The Escape also makes it easy to pack up when you’ve got your hands full. With the hands-free foot- activated liftgate, you won’t have to put your bags down or fumble around for your keys. Just wave your foot in front of a sensor and the trunk opens up for you.

For longer cargo, like lumber or a kayak, you can add some roof rails and tie your things to the roof. They’re even compatible with accessories like a cargo basket, so you can carry even more up top.

Load Up the Ford Escape

Contact World Ford Pensacola to learn more about the 2020 Ford Escape towing capacity. With its powerful engines, helpful features, and roomy interior, it can help drivers in Pensacola, Crestview, and Fort Walton Beach, FL, carry lots of cargo.