Here is the towing capacity of the 2021 Ford SUVs and trucks
Here is the towing capacity of the 2021 Ford SUVs and trucks
Posted on December 29, 2020
Subcompacts Ford Bronco Sport towing a dune buggy
If you need to tow loads with your vehicle, you probably know that it's essential to choose a model that offers enough power and has the right equipment to get the job done.
Indeed, insufficient towing capacity will not only prevent you from hauling the intended trailer or equipment, but if you do, you could seriously damage your vehicle.
But do you absolutely need a truck to tow a load?
Not at all.
Many Ford utility vehicles offer enough power to tow loads of varying sizes, depending on the model you choose.
Your 440 Ford dealer in Laval, near Montreal, has compiled a list of the maximum towing capacities of each of its trucks and SUVs; it's up to you to see which one best meets your needs!
Towing Capacity of 2021 Ford SUVs
Whether you opt for a subcompact or a full-size SUV, you're sure to enjoy a vehicle offering one of the best towing capacities in its class, if not the best.
2021 Subcompacts SUVs
They may be compact, but they are still robust! In fact, they will be very useful if you need to tow a trailer (to move some furniture for example) or a small boat. 440 Ford in Laval tells you more.
Ford EcoSport
Don't be fooled by its compact dimensions and sensible look: the Ford EcoSport offers a towing capacity of 907 kg, or 2,000 lb.
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Ford EcoSport ready for adventure
Ford Bronco Sport
New on the market, the Ford Bronco Sport seduces thanks to its sturdy silhouette and 4x4 capabilities. It also offers a towing capacity of 907 kg (2,000 lb) with the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine; this figure increases to 997 kg (2,200 lb) if you opt for the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine.
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Bronco Sport Badlands pulling a mini trailer
2021 Compact SUVs
The segment where competition is definitely the fiercest—and sales the most substantial—it includes several contenders offering attractive towing capacities, depending on the model selected.
Ford Escape
One of the manufacturer's flagship vehicles, the Ford Escape is also one of the most popular SUVs on the Canadian market.
If equipped with the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine, it will be able to tow up to 907 kg (2,000 lb). On the other hand, if the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder EcoBoost is equipped under the hood, you'll be able to tow up to 1,588 kg, namely 3,500 lb.
Lastly and not to be undone, the hybrid variant offers a towing capacity of 680 kg (1,500 lb).
Ford Escape towing 2 watercrafts
Ford Edge
Slightly more imposing than the Escape, the Ford Edge also offers an interesting towing performance. Thus, with a maximum capacity of 3,500 lb (1,588 kg), you may be able, for example, to tow some models of light travel trailers. Ford Bronco Big brother of the Bronco Sport, the Bronco seduces not only for its 4x4 capabilities, but also for its towing capacities, which can reach 1,588 kg (3500 lb).
Ford Edge ST camera car
Ford Bronco
Big brother of the Bronco Sport, the Bronco seduces not only for its 4x4 capabilities, but also for its towing capacities, which can reach 1,588 kg (3500 lb).
2021 Mid-size SUVs
Ford Explorer
A 3-row SUV much appreciated by families and outdoor enthusiasts, the Ford Explorer offers you a choice of several powerful engines as well as a highly appealing towing capacity of up to 2,545 kg or 5,600 lb.
Even the hybrid version of the Explorer stands out for its large capacities, which can reach 2,268 kg (5,000 lb).
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Ford Explorer hybride towing a yacht
2021 Full-size SUVs
Ford Expedition
Ford's largest SUV is also the one with the greatest towing capacity,
with 4,181 kg (9,200 lb). With that much power, you’ll have no trouble towing a boat or a large number of travel trailer models!
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Ford Expedition pulling a caravan
2021 Electric SUVs
Ford Mustang Mach-e
As powerful as it is, the Ford Mustang Mach-e, Ford's all-new all- electric SUV, is not recommended for towing at this time.
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Front trunk of Ford Mustang Mach-E containing 4.8 cubic feet of shrimp cocktail on ice!
Towing Capacity of 2021 Ford Trucks
If you need a large towing capacity, you can always count on Ford trucks! Whatever task you ask them to handle, these sturdy trucks will get the job done without a hitch.
Depending on the model and version you choose, towing capacities may vary.
Ford Ranger
Regardless of the version chosen, the Ford Ranger has a towing capacity of up to 3,409 kg or 7,500 lb.
Ford Ranger XLT SuperCrew pulling a yacht
Ford F-150
The 2021 Ford F-150 consistently features at the top of the class in terms of towing capacity.Hence, depending on the model and what is under its hood, it will offer you a towing capacity ranging from 3,500 to 6,000 kg (7,700 to 13,200 lb), the latter capacity being the highest in the class.
Ford F-150 LTD white pulling a yacht
Ford Super Duty
Whether for work or for leisure, the power of the Ford Super Duty range is there for you!
Ford F-250
For standard towing, the Ford F-250 delivers towing capacities ranging from 5,909 to 9,090 kg (13,000 to 20,000 lb).
If you switch to fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing, the capacity then increases to between 6,045 and 10,364 kg (13,300 to 22,800 lb).
Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 pulling 4 large tightly woven hay rolls
Ford F-350 and F-450
These two sturdy trucks have immense towing capacities. Indeed, with conventional towing, you will be able to tow between 6,000 and 11,000 kg (i.e. 13,200 and 24,200 lb), while with a gooseneck hitch, this capacity will range between 6,000 and 16,818 kg, or 13,200 to 37,000 lb.
F-350 Crew Cab Super Duty 4X4 Lariat pulling a fifth-wheel
Ford F-450 pulling a big ffifth-wheel
To find out more about the towing capacities of Ford SUVs and trucks, don't delay any longer and come see us at 440 Ford as soon as today! We are located in Laval, near the North Shore of Montreal.