Ford Escape Towing Capacity

Each Ford SUV comes with helpful capability. If you're regularly towing small trailers or ATVs around West Point, King William, or Williamsburg, VA, you can trust the Ford Escape to deliver a sturdy performance. The 2022 Ford Escape towing capacity does change, depending on the engine and general configuration you choose. So, at West Point Ford, we thought we'd give you a straightforward layout of your options.

The minimum towing capacity for the 2022 Escape is 1,500 pounds, while the maximum towing capacity-when properly equipped-can reach 3,500 pounds!

Understanding the Ford Escape Towing Capacities

 For 2022, the Ford Escape comes with four available engines. These engines offer unique towing outputs and alterations in horsepower, torque, and fuel economy. So, choosing a suitable powerplant will be important when creating your ideal Escape.

Those who want extra towing power will want the 2.0L EcoBoost® engine, as its maximum towing capacity is a whopping 3,500 pounds. With this much towing power, you can haul quite a few different things, including:

  • Small camping trailer
  • Lightweight boat
  • ATVs

If you choose the 1.5L EcoBoost® engine, instead, that maximum towing number will peak at 2,000 pounds.

Finally, choosing the hybrid engines for the 2022 Escape doesn't mean sacrificing immense power. The fuel-sipping 2.5L Hybrid or 2.5L Plug-in Hybrid engine can help the vehicle tow a respectable 1,500 pounds!

Horsepower, Torque, and Fuel Economy

If 1,500 pounds of towing capacity is enough for you, then you can choose one of the four engines for the 2022 Escape based on other merits.

The SUV comes standard with the 1.5L offering, which makes 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. The transmission for this engine is an 8-speed automatic, and the fuel economy in front-wheel drive measures at an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG.

The enhanced power and athleticism of the 2.0L engine will likely appeal to you if you enjoy spirited driving. This engine generates 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.

The same 8-speed transmission is mated to this motor, but to enhance your driving experience, it comes with a set of paddle shifters. Even with the added power, the fuel economy remains respectable, measuring at an EPA-estimated 23 city/31 highway MPG.

If your vehicle will be used for weekly commuting in heavy traffic, the Hybrid is perhaps the right engine to pick. It generates around 200 total system horsepower, 155 lb-ft of torque, and uses an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) to glide from gear to gear. Using front-wheel drive, the Hybrid reaches an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG.

To help you drive in different road conditions, the Escape has a few different drive modes that you can choose from. You can improve your fuel economy with Eco mode or pick some of the other drive modes:

  • Normal
  • Sport
  • Slippery
  • Deep Snow/Sand

2022 Ford Escape Towing Capacity and Overall Performance Are Impressive

If you want to use the 2022 Ford Escape for heavy-duty towing, the 3,500-pound maximum capacity of the 2.0L engine is handy. If you're wanting to occasionally use the Escape to tow while also receiving high-end fuel economy, the Hybrid and its 1,500-pound capacity are your go-to. Really, Ford has thought of everything.

Whichever Escape best fits your lifestyle in West Point, King William, or Williamsburg, Virginia, you can test drive it at West Point Ford today!

 

 

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