Official 2015 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2015 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide
Research 2015 Ford towing capacities for F-150, Super Duty, Expedition, Explorer, Flex, Edge, Escape, Transit, Transit Connect, Fusion, Mustang, Taurus and more. Compare maximum trailer weights, engines, tow packages, hitch requirements, payload considerations and weight limits for your specific 2015 Ford vehicle.
Use the rating for the exact vehicle you own or are considering. Ford towing capacities vary by engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, cab, wheelbase, optional equipment, passengers, cargo, hitch configuration and available payload. A model's highest advertised towing capacity does not apply to every vehicle of that model.
Explore the 2015 Guide
Research 2015 Ford Towing by Vehicle & Topic
Use the overview below for quick comparisons, then open the complete Ford towing guide for configuration-specific GCWR, axle ratio, wheelbase, cab and equipment information.
Maximum Available Capability
2015 Ford Towing Capacity Highlights
Ford's 2015 lineup covers everything from light passenger-car towing to heavy fifth-wheel and gooseneck applications.
12,200 lbs.
Ford F-150
Maximum conventional towing with the properly equipped 3.5L EcoBoost V6.
31,200 lbs.
Ford Super Duty
Maximum available gooseneck towing for the properly configured F-450.
9,200 lbs.
Ford Expedition
Maximum available towing with the applicable Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package.
7,500 lbs.
Ford Transit
Maximum rating among qualifying Transit Van, Cutaway and Chassis Cab configurations.
2015 Model Comparison
How Much Can a 2015 Ford Tow?
These figures represent selected maximum available ratings. Always verify the individual vehicle before towing.
| 2015 Ford Vehicle | Maximum Listed Towing | Important 2015 Detail |
|---|---|---|
| F-150 Conventional | Up to 12,200 lbs. | Maximum available with a properly configured 3.5L EcoBoost and required towing equipment. |
| F-150 Fifth-Wheel | Up to 12,100 lbs. | Fifth-wheel towing uses separate configuration tables and king-pin weight limits. |
| Super Duty Gooseneck | Up to 31,200 lbs. | Maximum applies to the properly configured 2015 F-450 pickup. |
| Super Duty Fifth-Wheel | Up to 26,500 lbs. | Maximum depends on truck series, engine, axle ratio and available hitch capacity. |
| Super Duty Conventional | Up to 19,000 lbs. | Conventional trailer ratings are separate from fifth-wheel and gooseneck ratings. |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab Fifth-Wheel | Up to 26,600 lbs. | F-350, F-450 and F-550 Chassis Cab models use separate heavy-duty towing tables. |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab Conventional | Up to 16,000 lbs. | Completed vehicle and body-upfit weight must be considered. |
| Expedition / Expedition EL | Up to 9,200 lbs. | Higher ratings require the available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package. |
| Explorer | Up to 5,000 lbs. | Properly equipped 3.5L V6 and 3.5L EcoBoost configurations reach the maximum. |
| Flex | Up to 4,500 lbs. | Requires the applicable Class III Trailer Tow Package. |
| Edge | Up to 3,500 lbs. | Applicable 2.0L EcoBoost and 3.5L V6 configurations reach the higher rating. |
| Escape | Up to 3,500 lbs. | The 2.0L EcoBoost provides Escape's highest rating with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. |
| Transit Van / Wagon | Up to 7,500 lbs. | Capacity varies by engine, axle ratio, wheelbase, roof height and body configuration. |
| Transit Cutaway / Chassis Cab | Up to 7,500 lbs. | Certain 3.2L Power Stroke diesel configurations reach the highest rating. |
| Transit Connect | Up to 2,000 lbs. | Requires the applicable Class I Trailer Tow Package. |
| Fusion | Up to 2,000 lbs. | The 2.0L EcoBoost carries the highest Fusion trailer rating. |
| Mustang | Up to 1,000 lbs. | Certain EcoBoost, V6 and V8 Mustangs are listed at 1,000 pounds. |
| Taurus | Up to 1,000 lbs. | Applicable Taurus models are rated to tow; Taurus SHO is not. |
Why 2015 Is a Major Year in Ford Towing History
The 2015 guide captures major changes to Ford's light-duty truck engineering, powertrains and standardized tow-rating methodology.
All-New F-150
The 2015 F-150 combines an all-new high-strength steel frame with a high-strength aluminum-alloy body, creating a major departure from the previous generation.
New 2.7L EcoBoost
Ford introduced the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 to the F-150 lineup with 325 horsepower and 375 lb.-ft. of torque.
F-150 Adopts SAE J2807
Ford identifies 2015 as the starting model year for applying SAE J2807 towing calculations to F-150.
F-450 Uses SAE J2807
The 2015 F-450 Super Duty pickup is also specifically identified as being calculated using SAE J2807.
Transit Joins the Standard
Ford also identifies Transit as meeting SAE J2807 beginning with the 2015 model year.
No Ranger, Bronco or Maverick
These later Ford truck and SUV nameplates were not part of the U.S. towing lineup covered by the 2015 guide.
All-New 2015 F-150
2015 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity by Engine
Ford offered four primary engines in the redesigned 2015 F-150, with maximum conventional ratings ranging from 7,600 to 12,200 pounds.
| 2015 F-150 Engine | Power | Maximum Available Towing |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 282 hp / 253 lb.-ft. | Up to 7,600 lbs. |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 hp / 375 lb.-ft. | Up to 8,500 lbs. |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 385 hp / 387 lb.-ft. | Up to 11,100 lbs. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 365 hp / 420 lb.-ft. | Up to 12,200 lbs. |
2015 F-150 towing note: Ford states that trailers over 5,000 pounds require the appropriate Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package. Ford also states that trailer weight should not exceed 5,000 pounds when towing with the bumper only.
New-Generation Towing Features
2015 F-150 Trailer Technology
The redesigned truck brought several towing-focused technologies together in one F-150 generation.
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
Available factory equipment allows compatible electrically actuated trailer brakes to work with the truck's braking system.
Smart Trailer Tow Connector
Provides information related to trailer connection, lighting and trailer battery status.
Dynamic Hitch Assist
Uses the rear camera display to help align the truck's hitch with the trailer coupler.
360-Degree Camera
An available camera system provides views around all four sides of the truck for low-speed maneuvering.
Trailer Tow Mirrors
Available towing mirrors provide additional rearward visibility when pulling wider trailers.
Neutral Tow on 4WD
Ford's guide identifies neutral-tow functionality for all 2015 F-150 4WD models, subject to the vehicle Owner's Manual procedures.
2015 Heavy-Duty Ford Towing
2015 Ford Super Duty Towing Capacity
The 2015 F-250, F-350 and F-450 towing tables separate conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer applications.
Conventional Towing
19,000 lbs.Fifth-Wheel Towing
26,500 lbs.Gooseneck Towing
31,200 lbs.6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
860 lb.-ft.Ford lists the second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel at 440 horsepower and 860 lb.-ft. of torque.
It powers the highest-capacity Super Duty pickup combinations in the 2015 guide.
Maximum Super Duty Payload
Up to 7,050 lbs.Ford lists maximum available Super Duty pickup payload of 7,050 pounds.
Maximum payload and maximum towing ratings should not be assumed to occur simultaneously on the same truck.
The 31,200-pound figure does not apply to every Super Duty. It is the maximum gooseneck rating for a qualifying 2015 F-450. F-250, F-350 and F-450 ratings vary by cab, wheelbase, drivetrain, axle ratio, engine, GVWR, rear-wheel configuration and hitch type.
2015 Transit Towing
2015 Ford Transit Van, Wagon, Cutaway & Chassis Cab
Ford's 2015 towing guide contains extensive Transit configuration tables covering three different engines and a wide range of commercial body styles.
3.7L V6 Transit
Up to 6,600 lbs.Certain Van configurations with the higher GCWR provide towing capability reaching approximately 6,600 pounds.
3.5L EcoBoost Transit
Up to 7,000 lbs.Properly configured EcoBoost Transit Vans reach approximately 7,000 pounds in Ford's selector.
3.2L Power Stroke Transit
Up to 7,500 lbs.Select 3.2L Power Stroke diesel Van configurations reach the guide's 7,500-pound maximum.
Transit Cutaway
Up to 7,500 lbs.Certain 3.2L diesel Cutaway configurations can reach 7,500 pounds of maximum loaded trailer weight.
Transit Chassis Cab
Up to 7,500 lbs.Ford's table assumes approximately 1,000 pounds of second-unit body weight for these applications.
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
Ford specifies the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package for Transit Van and Wagon trailers exceeding 5,000 pounds.
2015 Ford SUV Towing
Expedition, Explorer, Flex, Edge & Escape
Ford's 2015 SUV and crossover ratings vary significantly by engine, drivetrain and factory towing equipment.
Ford Expedition
Up to 9,200 lbs.Properly equipped Expedition and Expedition EL configurations can reach 9,200 pounds with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package.
Ford Explorer
Up to 5,000 lbs.Properly equipped 3.5L V6 and 3.5L EcoBoost configurations can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Ford Flex
Up to 4,500 lbs.Both the 3.5L V6 and 3.5L EcoBoost can reach 4,500 pounds with the Class III Trailer Tow Package.
Ford Edge
Up to 3,500 lbs.Applicable 2.0L EcoBoost and 3.5L V6 configurations can reach 3,500 pounds with the required Class II package.
Ford Escape
Up to 3,500 lbs.The 2.0L EcoBoost provides the highest Escape rating with the Class II Trailer Tow Package.
Transit Connect
Up to 2,000 lbs.Properly equipped 1.6L EcoBoost and 2.5L Transit Connect configurations reach 2,000 pounds.
Engine-Specific Ratings Matter
2015 Escape & Edge Towing Capacity
These two crossovers demonstrate why towing research should identify the exact engine before relying on a model-level maximum.
2015 Ford Escape
- 2.5L I4: up to 1,500 lbs.
- 1.6L EcoBoost: up to 2,000 lbs.
- 2.0L EcoBoost: up to 3,500 lbs.
The 2.0L EcoBoost's 3,500-pound rating requires the Class II Trailer Tow Package.
2015 Ford Edge
- 2.0L EcoBoost: up to 3,500 lbs.
- 2.7L EcoBoost V6: up to 2,000 lbs.
- 3.5L V6: up to 3,500 lbs.
The 2.7L EcoBoost Sport configuration is a useful reminder that the most powerful engine is not automatically the highest-rated towing engine.
Historical Ford Vehicle Research
2015 Mustang, Fusion & Taurus Towing Capacity
Ford's older towing guides preserve specifications for passenger cars that have since disappeared from the company's new-vehicle lineup.
2015 Ford Mustang
Up to 1,000 lbs.Applicable 2.3L EcoBoost, 3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8 Mustang configurations are listed at up to 1,000 pounds.
Ford specifies aftermarket rather than factory-installed towing equipment for these applications.
2015 Ford Fusion
Up to 2,000 lbs.Ford lists the 2.0L EcoBoost Fusion at up to 2,000 pounds. The 1.5L EcoBoost and 2.5L four-cylinder are listed at 1,000 pounds.
2015 Ford Taurus
Up to 1,000 lbs.Certain 2.0L EcoBoost and 3.5L V6 Taurus configurations are listed at up to 1,000 pounds.
Taurus SHO is not rated for trailer towing.
Important 2015 Ford Guidance
Vehicles Not Recommended for Trailer Towing
Ford's 2015 RV & Trailer Towing Guide specifically identifies several vehicles that are not recommended for pulling a trailer.
C-MAX Hybrid
The 2015 C-MAX Hybrid is not recommended for trailer towing.
C-MAX Energi
Ford also excludes the plug-in C-MAX Energi from trailer towing.
Fiesta & Focus
Fiesta and Focus models are not recommended for trailer towing.
Fusion Hybrid
The 2015 Fusion Hybrid does not carry a trailer-towing rating.
Fusion Energi
Ford also excludes Fusion Energi from trailer towing.
Taurus SHO
The high-performance Taurus SHO is not rated to tow a trailer.
A Major Towing-Rating Milestone
SAE J2807 & the 2015 Ford Towing Guide
SAE J2807 establishes standardized procedures and minimum performance requirements used to determine Gross Combined Weight Ratings and Trailer Weight Ratings.
F-150 Begins SAE J2807
Ford identifies the 2015 F-150 as the first model year for F-150 towing ratings calculated under SAE J2807.
2015 F-450 Super Duty
Ford also specifically identifies the 2015 F-450 Super Duty pickup as using the SAE J2807 method.
Transit
Transit joins Ford's list of SAE J2807-rated vehicles beginning with the 2015 model year.
Earlier Ford Adoption
Ford began applying the standard to Fusion and Escape for 2013, followed by Transit Connect and Flex for 2014.
Trailer Load Distribution
Tongue Weight & Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight
Trailer weight transferred to the tow vehicle must be included when checking payload, GVWR and rear GAWR.
Conventional Trailer
10-15%Ford specifies conventional trailer tongue load at approximately 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight.
Fifth-Wheel Trailer
15-25%Fifth-wheel king pin weight is generally listed at approximately 15 to 25 percent of total loaded trailer weight.
Payload Still Applies
Passengers, cargo, hitch hardware and trailer tongue or king pin weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed GVWR or rear GAWR.
Understand the Ratings
Important 2015 Ford Towing Weight Terms
Base Curb Weight
The weight of the vehicle with standard equipment and fluids before passengers, cargo and optional equipment are added.
Payload
The amount of allowable passenger and cargo weight available within the vehicle's GVWR.
GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight is the actual loaded weight of the tow vehicle.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable loaded weight of the vehicle.
GAWR
Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable load supported by an individual axle.
GCW
Gross Combination Weight is the actual combined weight of the loaded tow vehicle and trailer.
GCWR
Gross Combination Weight Rating is the maximum allowable combined weight of the tow vehicle and loaded trailer.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
The maximum loaded trailer rating for a particular Ford configuration after the applicable assumptions and equipment requirements are considered.
Find Your Actual Towing Capacity
How to Use the 2015 Ford Towing Guide
1
Determine the Loaded Trailer Weight
Include cargo, water, fuel, equipment and supplies, not just the trailer's advertised empty weight.
2
Identify the Exact Ford Configuration
Confirm engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, cab, wheelbase and factory towing equipment.
3
Check Payload
Include passengers, cargo, hitch hardware and trailer tongue or king pin weight.
4
Verify the Tow Package
Higher capacities often require specific Trailer Tow, Max Trailer Tow, Class I, Class II, Class III or Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow equipment.
5
Check GVWR, GAWR & GCWR
Maximum trailer weight does not override the vehicle, axle or combined-weight limits.
6
Use Ford's Complete 2015 Tables
Compare your exact vehicle with the Ford towing selector and Owner's Manual before connecting a trailer.
Motorhome Owners
Towing a 2015 Ford Behind an RV
Ford's guide also includes dedicated four-wheel-down and tow-dolly sections for owners who want to tow another vehicle behind a motorhome.
Four-Wheel-Down Towing
Ford provides model- and drivetrain-specific information for vehicles that may be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Procedures and restrictions vary by transmission and drivetrain, so follow the specific Owner's Manual.
Tow-Dolly Towing
Ford separately identifies vehicles that may use a front-wheel tow dolly. Many front-wheel-drive Ford passenger vehicles are listed as compatible, while most AWD, 4WD and rear-wheel-drive applications are not.
2015 Ford Towing FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2015 Ford F-150?
A properly equipped 2015 Ford F-150 can tow up to 12,200 pounds. The maximum is available with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and the required towing equipment.
How much can a 2015 F-150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost tow?
Ford lists the 2015 F-150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost at up to 8,500 pounds of maximum loaded trailer weight.
How much can a 2015 F-150 with the 5.0L V8 tow?
The 2015 5.0L V8 F-150 is listed at up to approximately 11,100 pounds of maximum towing depending on configuration.
How much can a 2015 Ford Super Duty tow?
Ford lists 2015 Super Duty pickup maximums of 31,200 pounds for gooseneck towing, 26,500 pounds for fifth-wheel towing and 19,000 pounds for conventional towing.
How much can a 2015 Ford Expedition tow?
Properly equipped 2015 Expedition and Expedition EL configurations can tow up to 9,200 pounds.
How much can a 2015 Ford Explorer tow?
A properly equipped 2015 Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds with the appropriate 3.5L engine, Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package and weight-distributing hitch.
How much can a 2015 Ford Flex tow?
A properly equipped 2015 Ford Flex can tow up to 4,500 pounds with the Class III Trailer Tow Package.
How much can a 2015 Ford Escape tow?
The 2.0L EcoBoost Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. The 1.6L EcoBoost reaches 2,000 pounds and the 2.5L engine reaches 1,500 pounds.
How much can a 2015 Ford Edge tow?
Certain properly equipped 2015 Edge configurations can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Actual capacity depends on engine and towing equipment.
How much can a 2015 Ford Transit tow?
Certain 2015 Transit Van, Cutaway and Chassis Cab configurations are listed at up to 7,500 pounds.
How much can a 2015 Ford Fusion tow?
The 2.0L EcoBoost Fusion is listed at up to 2,000 pounds. Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi are not rated for trailer towing.
Does tongue weight reduce available payload?
Yes. Trailer tongue weight or fifth-wheel king pin weight is carried by the tow vehicle and must be included with passengers, cargo, options and hitch hardware when checking payload.
Researching a Used 2015 Ford for Towing?
Two 2015 Ford vehicles with the same model badge can have very different towing capacities depending on engine, drivetrain, axle ratio and installed towing equipment. Chuck Anderson Ford can help you compare a used F-150, Super Duty, Expedition, Explorer or Transit with newer Ford towing options.
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2015 Ford Towing Disclaimer: This page summarizes information contained in the 2015 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide for research purposes. Maximum towing capabilities apply only to properly equipped vehicles and vary according to cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, options and number of passengers. Do not exceed the specific vehicle's GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight, payload, hitch receiver capacity or any other applicable rating. Consult the complete 2015 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, vehicle Owner's Manual and Safety Compliance Certification Label before towing. Chuck Anderson Ford is located at 1910 W Jesse James Road, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.