2021 Ford Escape Towing Capacity

With a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity when properly equipped, the Ford Escape leaves no camper behind. Once you get behind the wheel of the Escape, the possibilities for your next adventure are endless. Learn how far you can go by reading our Ford Escape towing capacity review.

On this page, we cover the Escape’s towing power and technology, so you can determine if this is the right companion for your journeys across Rockwall, Mesquite, and Garland, TX. If you’d like to learn even more after reading, contact our team at Rockwall Ford!

Ford Escape Towing Power

With a three-engine lineup, the Ford Escape gives you the power of choice. The towing capacities vary based on which engine you choose. Let’s take a look at the available Escape engines and their towing power:

Now, what can you tow with this kind of power? With the available 2.0L EcoBoost® engine and the proper trailering equipment, effortlessly tow a boat trailer to White Rock Lake or a small camper to Dallas NE Campground for a relaxing weekend on the water or in nature.

Additionally, available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Disconnect reduces overall drag and maintains control on the road. When it senses that AWD isn’t needed, it’ll disable the rear driveline to propel the vehicle forward with the front wheels.

Ford Escape Performance Systems

What’s power without responsibility? Luckily, the Ford Escape is prepared with an array of traction-enhancing systems to improve stability when towing.

Curve Control, a standard system, monitors your speed to determine if you’re approaching a curve in the road too quickly. If you are, it’ll reduce the throttle and active anti-lock braking to sustain control on wet and dry streets alike.

With 280 lb-ft of torque, the potent 2.0L EcoBoost® engine releases substantial power. Harness that power with Torque Vectoring Control. This standard feature transfers torque to the wheels with the most grip. By doing so, the Escape hugs the inside of the curve to deliver a stable drive.

Along with these features, the Escape is armed with:

• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control ™)
• Anti-Lock Brake System
• Traction Control

Ford Escape Safety Technology

Unleash the power of the Escape responsibly with Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology. This advanced suite of safety systems keeps you in command while boosting your awareness of your immediate surroundings, from your home all the way to the lake or campground.

As you’re embarking on your next adventure, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking monitors the road ahead of you for other cars and pedestrians. If it detects an obstacle in your path, it’ll flash a warning to alert you. It’ll even pre-charge the brakes, so if you step down on the brake pedal, it’ll provide full responsiveness.

Navigating highways with a trailer in tow can be challenging. With BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, it just got easier. Using radar technology, this system identifies an approaching vehicle in your blind spot zone. If you notice an indicator light on an exterior mirror, then you know not to change lanes until the car has passed you!

The Lane-Keeping System helps you stay on a steady course toward your destination. It constantly scans the Escape’s position within the lane lines, so it’ll warn you if you start to unintentionally drift from the center of the lane.

If you’re already impressed by the intelligent technology of Ford Co-Pilot360™, you’ll be even more impressed that these are just a few of the available features with this safety package.

Experience the Power of the Ford Escape Today

The Ford Escape’s impressive towing capacity is only one outcome of its expert engineering and robust performance. The best way to experience the full capabilities of this Ford SUV is to slide into the driver’s seat yourself. At Rockwall Ford, you can do just that!

Take the Escape on a test drive today at our dealership. Behind the wheel of this modern titan, you’ll experience the roads around Rockwall, Mesquite, and Garland, Texas, in a whole new way. Contact us today.