Official 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide
Research 2020 Ford towing capacities for F-150, Super Duty, Ranger, Expedition, Explorer, Escape, Edge, EcoSport, Fusion, Mustang, Transit, Transit Connect and more. Compare maximum trailer weights, engines, hitch requirements, towing packages and important vehicle weight limits before you tow.
Maximum towing is not the rating for every vehicle. Engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, cab, wheelbase, trim, options, passengers, cargo, payload and towing equipment can all change a Ford vehicle's actual trailer rating. Use the complete 2020 Ford guide and information for the specific vehicle before towing.
Navigate the 2020 Guide
Find Your 2020 Ford Towing Information
Start with maximum ratings, then research the engine, drivetrain, hitch and weight limits that apply to your individual Ford.
Maximum Available Capability
2020 Ford Towing Capacity Highlights
The 2020 Ford lineup covers everything from small utility trailers to fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers weighing well over 30,000 pounds.
13,200 lbs.
F-150
Maximum conventional towing with the properly configured 3.5L EcoBoost.
37,000 lbs.
Super Duty
Maximum available gooseneck towing for the proper heavy-duty configuration.
9,300 lbs.
Expedition
Maximum towing with the applicable Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package.
7,500 lbs.
Ranger
Maximum available towing with the 2.3L EcoBoost and Trailer Tow Package.
2020 Model Comparison
How Much Can a 2020 Ford Tow?
These are selected maximum available ratings. Always use Ford's configuration-specific tables to determine the rating for an individual vehicle.
| 2020 Ford Vehicle | Maximum Listed Towing | Important 2020 Detail |
|---|---|---|
| F-150 | Up to 13,200 lbs. | Maximum conventional towing is provided by a properly configured 3.5L EcoBoost F-150. |
| F-150 Fifth-Wheel | Up to 11,900 lbs. | Fifth-wheel ratings are separate from F-150 conventional towing ratings. |
| Super Duty Gooseneck | Up to 37,000 lbs. | Represents the highest pickup-truck trailer rating listed in the 2020 guide. |
| Super Duty Fifth-Wheel | Up to 32,500 lbs. | Rating depends on F-250, F-350 or F-450 configuration and equipment. |
| Super Duty Conventional | Up to 24,200 lbs. | Conventional bumper-pull towing has a different maximum than fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing. |
| Ranger | Up to 7,500 lbs. | Maximum requires the appropriate 2.3L EcoBoost configuration and Trailer Tow Package. |
| Expedition | Up to 9,300 lbs. | Maximum applies to the short-wheelbase 4x2 with applicable heavy-duty towing equipment. |
| Expedition MAX | Up to 9,000 lbs. | Long-wheelbase Expedition MAX configurations use separate trailer and GCWR ratings. |
| Explorer | Up to 5,600 lbs. | Certain 3.0L EcoBoost and other properly equipped configurations reach the highest rating. |
| Explorer Hybrid | Up to 5,000 lbs. | The new 3.3L hybrid Explorer has its own configuration-specific ratings. |
| Escape | Up to 3,500 lbs. | Maximum applies to the properly equipped 2.0L EcoBoost AWD model. |
| Escape Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid | Up to 1,500 lbs. | Hybrid configurations carry lower trailer ratings than the 2.0L EcoBoost. |
| Edge | Up to 3,500 lbs. | Applicable AWD configurations use the Class II Trailer Tow Package. |
| EcoSport | Up to 2,000 lbs. | A useful historical rating for owners of Ford's former subcompact SUV. |
| Fusion | Up to 2,000 lbs. | The 2.0L EcoBoost is listed at up to 2,000 lbs.; Fusion Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are not rated to tow. |
| Transit Connect | Up to 2,000 lbs. | Requires applicable Class I Trailer Tow equipment. |
| Mustang | Up to 1,000 lbs. | Certain EcoBoost and GT configurations are listed at 1,000 pounds. |
| Transit Passenger Van | Up to 4,600 lbs. | Capacity varies by engine, roof, drivetrain and wheelbase. |
| Transit Cargo Van | Up to 7,500 lbs. | The 2020 guide provides configuration-specific Transit towing tables. |
Why the 2020 Ford Towing Guide Is Worth Keeping
The 2020 model year captures a very different Ford lineup from today's. It includes vehicles and powertrains that disappeared from later towing guides while predating several of Ford's newest truck and SUV nameplates.
F-150 Still Offered a Diesel
The 2020 F-150 lineup includes the 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, giving used-truck shoppers an important year-specific towing reference.
No PowerBoost Yet
The 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid did not appear until the redesigned 2021 F-150, so the 2020 engine lineup is materially different.
No F-150 Lightning Yet
Ford's electric F-150 was not part of the 2020 model-year towing guide.
Fusion Is Still Included
The guide includes conventional Fusion towing ratings, making the archive useful for owners researching one of Ford's final Fusion model years.
Bronco Had Not Returned Yet
There is no full-size Bronco towing section in the 2020 guide because the reborn Bronco joined the following model year's lineup.
EcoSport & Transit Connect
Both vehicles appear in the 2020 towing guide even though they are no longer part of Ford's current U.S. new-vehicle lineup.
2020 F-150 Towing
2020 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity by Engine
The 2020 F-150 offered six powertrain choices, including naturally aspirated gas, EcoBoost, diesel and High Output EcoBoost engines.
| 2020 F-150 Engine | Maximum Available Towing | Maximum Available Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 7,700 lbs. | 1,990 lbs. |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 9,000 lbs. | 2,470 lbs. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,200 lbs. | 3,230 lbs. |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 11,500 lbs. | 3,270 lbs. |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 11,500 lbs. | 2,020 lbs. |
| 3.5L High Output EcoBoost V6 - Raptor | 8,000 lbs. | 1,200 lbs. |
2020 F-150 maximum: Ford lists the 3.5L EcoBoost at up to 13,200 pounds of maximum available towing. Maximum towing and maximum payload are independent attributes and may not be achievable simultaneously on the same truck.
Before the 2021 Redesign
What Makes the 2020 F-150 Different?
3.5L EcoBoost
13,200 lbs.This engine provides the highest conventional trailer rating listed in Ford's 2020 F-150 performance summary.
5.0L V8
11,500 lbs.The naturally aspirated V8 provides significant towing and the highest maximum payload figure in Ford's engine summary.
3.0L Diesel
11,500 lbs.The 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 produced 440 lb.-ft. of torque and remains an important configuration for used F-150 research.
Heavy-Duty Ford Towing
2020 Ford Super Duty Towing Capacity
The 2020 Super Duty lineup provides three very different maximum towing figures depending on whether the trailer is conventional, fifth-wheel or gooseneck.
Conventional
24,200 lbs.Fifth-Wheel
32,500 lbs.Gooseneck
37,000 lbs.2020 Super Duty Engines
- 6.2L Gas V8
- 7.3L Gas V8
- 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel
The 7.3L gas V8 was a major addition to the 2020 Super Duty powertrain lineup.
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
Ford rated the third-generation 6.7L Power Stroke at 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque for 2020.
The diesel powers the highest-capacity F-350 and F-450 configurations shown in the towing tables.
The 37,000-pound figure applies to a specific properly configured Super Duty gooseneck application. F-250, F-350 and F-450 towing capacities vary considerably with engine, cab, axle ratio, drivetrain, GVWR, rear-wheel configuration and hitch type.
Midsize Truck Capability
2020 Ford Ranger Towing Capacity
The Ranger's 2020 towing setup is refreshingly straightforward compared with today's multi-engine midsize truck lineup.
With Trailer Tow Package
Up to 7,500 lbs.Properly equipped 2020 Ranger SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations with the 2.3L EcoBoost and Trailer Tow Package 53R can tow up to 7,500 pounds.
Without Trailer Tow Package
Up to 3,500 lbs.Ford's Ranger towing selector lists lower-GCWR configurations at 3,500 pounds and states that trailer weight should not exceed 3,500 pounds when towing with the rear bumper only.
2020 Ford SUV Towing
Expedition, Explorer, Escape, Edge & EcoSport
Ford's 2020 SUV towing range includes everything from the subcompact EcoSport to the full-size Expedition.
Expedition
Up to 9,300 lbs.The highest rating applies to an appropriately configured short-wheelbase Expedition with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing Package.
Expedition MAX
Up to 9,000 lbs.The longer Expedition MAX has separate maximum trailer and Gross Combined Weight Ratings.
Explorer
Up to 5,600 lbs.The 2020 Explorer towing chart includes 2.3L EcoBoost, 3.0L EcoBoost, 3.3L V6 and hybrid configurations.
Explorer Hybrid
Up to 5,000 lbs.Properly equipped 3.3L HEV Explorer configurations can reach a 5,000-pound maximum trailer weight.
Escape
Up to 3,500 lbs.The 2.0L EcoBoost AWD Escape with applicable Class II towing equipment provides the highest 2020 Escape rating.
Escape Hybrid
Up to 1,500 lbs.Ford lists the 2.5L hybrid and plug-in hybrid at up to 1,500 pounds using appropriate towing equipment.
Edge
Up to 3,500 lbs.Properly equipped AWD Edge configurations can reach 3,500 pounds. Edge ST includes applicable Class II towing equipment.
EcoSport
Up to 2,000 lbs.The historical guide preserves tow information for Ford's former subcompact SUV.
No Bronco Yet
The full-size Bronco does not appear in the 2020 towing guide. Owners researching a 2021 or later Bronco should use the appropriate newer guide.
2020 Explorer Towing
A Closer Look at 2020 Explorer Tow Ratings
2.3L EcoBoost
Up to 5,300 lbs.Properly equipped 2.3L EcoBoost configurations with the Class III Trailer Tow Package can reach 5,300 pounds.
3.0L EcoBoost
Up to 5,600 lbs.Certain Platinum and ST configurations provide the highest Explorer maximum in the 2020 guide.
3.3L Hybrid
Up to 5,000 lbs.The 2020 guide includes dedicated ratings for the Explorer's 3.3L hybrid powertrain.
Historical Ford Models
Fusion, Transit Connect, EcoSport & Mustang
This is where maintaining a year-by-year towing archive becomes especially valuable. Owners can still find specifications for Ford vehicles that no longer appear in today's new-vehicle lineup.
2020 Ford Fusion
Up to 2,000 lbs.The 2.0L EcoBoost Fusion is listed at up to 2,000 pounds. The 1.5L EcoBoost and 2.5L four-cylinder are listed at up to 1,000 pounds.
Ford does not rate the Fusion Hybrid or Fusion Plug-in Hybrid for trailer towing.
2020 Transit Connect
Up to 2,000 lbs.Both applicable 2.0L and fleet 2.5L Transit Connect configurations are listed at up to 2,000 pounds with the necessary equipment.
2020 EcoSport
Up to 2,000 lbs.The EcoSport is another model where a historical Ford towing guide can answer questions that current model research cannot.
2020 Mustang
Up to 1,000 lbs.Ford lists certain 2.3L EcoBoost, High Performance EcoBoost and 5.0L V8 Mustang configurations at 1,000 pounds.
Shelby GT350, GT350R and GT500 models are not rated for trailer towing.
Commercial Towing
2020 Ford Transit Towing Capacity
Transit towing capacity depends heavily on roof height, wheelbase, engine, drivetrain and completed vehicle weight.
Transit Passenger Van
Up to 4,600 lbs.Ford provides multiple configuration-specific passenger van ratings.
Transit Cargo Van
Up to 7,500 lbs.Select configurations provide significantly greater towing capability than Passenger Van models.
Transit Tow Equipment
Ford specifies additional heavy-duty towing equipment for applicable higher-weight Transit trailer applications.
Understand the Ratings
Important Ford Towing Weight Terms
The highest advertised towing number is only one piece of determining whether a vehicle and trailer are properly matched.
Base Curb Weight
Vehicle weight with standard equipment and necessary fluids but without passengers, cargo or optional equipment.
Payload
The allowable combined weight of passengers and cargo carried by the vehicle.
GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight is the actual measured weight of the loaded vehicle.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable loaded weight of the vehicle.
GAWR
Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible load on an individual axle.
GCW
Gross Combination Weight is the actual weight of the loaded tow vehicle and loaded trailer combined.
GCWR
Gross Combination Weight Rating is the maximum allowable combined weight of the vehicle, trailer, passengers and cargo.
Tongue / King Pin Weight
The portion of the trailer's weight transferred to the towing vehicle through the hitch connection.
Trailer Connection Matters
Conventional, Fifth-Wheel & Gooseneck Towing
Conventional Trailer
Conventional trailers connect behind the tow vehicle using a receiver hitch and ball. Proper tongue weight and hitch capacity are critical.
Fifth-Wheel Trailer
A fifth-wheel hitch mounts in a pickup bed and transfers king pin weight directly over the truck's rear axle area.
Gooseneck Trailer
Gooseneck trailers also connect inside the pickup bed and are frequently used for heavy commercial, agricultural and equipment applications.
Find Your Actual Rating
How to Research a 2020 Ford for Towing
1
Determine Loaded Trailer Weight
Include cargo, fluids, tools, equipment and supplies instead of relying only on the trailer's empty weight.
2
Identify the Exact Ford Configuration
Engine, drivetrain, cab, wheelbase, axle ratio and options can change maximum trailer weight.
3
Check Available Payload
Passengers, cargo, accessories and trailer tongue or king pin weight consume available payload.
4
Verify Required Tow Equipment
Higher Ford towing ratings frequently require specific factory tow packages, axle ratios or hitch equipment.
5
Check GVWR, GAWR & GCWR
The tow vehicle, individual axles and complete vehicle-and-trailer combination must remain within every applicable limit.
6
Use Ford's Complete 2020 Guide
Confirm the exact configuration in the detailed towing tables and consult the vehicle Owner's Manual before connecting a trailer.
Standardized Tow Testing
SAE J2807 & 2020 Ford Towing
Ford's towing guide references SAE J2807, which establishes procedures and performance requirements for determining Gross Combined Weight Ratings and Trailer Weight Ratings. This provides a more consistent basis for comparing similarly classified tow vehicles.
2020 Ford Towing FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2020 Ford F-150?
A properly equipped 2020 Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,200 pounds. The highest rating is associated with the properly configured 3.5L EcoBoost V6.
How much can a 2020 Ford Super Duty tow?
Ford lists maximum 2020 Super Duty pickup ratings of 37,000 pounds for gooseneck towing, 32,500 pounds for fifth-wheel towing and 24,200 pounds for conventional towing.
How much can a 2020 Ford Ranger tow?
A properly equipped 2020 Ranger with the 2.3L EcoBoost and Trailer Tow Package can tow up to 7,500 pounds.
How much can a 2020 Ford Expedition tow?
The 2020 Expedition can tow up to 9,300 pounds when properly equipped. Expedition MAX is listed at up to 9,000 pounds.
How much can a 2020 Ford Explorer tow?
Certain properly equipped 2020 Explorer configurations can tow up to 5,600 pounds. Applicable Explorer Hybrid configurations are rated up to 5,000 pounds.
How much can a 2020 Ford Escape tow?
The 2020 Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the properly equipped 2.0L EcoBoost. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations are listed at up to 1,500 pounds.
How much can a 2020 Ford Edge tow?
Properly equipped 2020 Ford Edge AWD configurations can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
How much can a 2020 Ford Fusion tow?
The 2.0L EcoBoost Fusion is listed at up to 2,000 pounds. Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Plug-in Hybrid are not rated for trailer towing.
How much can a 2020 Ford Transit Connect tow?
Properly equipped 2020 Transit Connect configurations can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
Was there a 2020 Ford Bronco towing capacity?
No. The returning Ford Bronco was not part of the model-year lineup covered by the 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide.
Was there a 2020 F-150 Lightning towing capacity?
No. The production F-150 Lightning had not yet joined Ford's model-year lineup covered by the 2020 towing guide.
Does trailer tongue weight count against payload?
Yes. Trailer tongue or fifth-wheel king pin weight is carried by the tow vehicle and must be considered along with passengers, cargo, accessories and other equipment.
Researching a Used 2020 Ford for Towing?
A 2020 F-150, Super Duty, Ranger or SUV can have dramatically different towing capability depending on its exact configuration. Chuck Anderson Ford can help you compare engines, drivetrains, towing packages, payload and trailer requirements when you're evaluating a used Ford or considering a newer replacement.
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2020 Ford Towing Disclaimer: This page summarizes information contained in the 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide for research purposes. Maximum towing capabilities apply only to properly equipped vehicles and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, option content and number of passengers. Do not exceed the specific vehicle's GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight, payload, hitch receiver capacity or other applicable limits. Consult the complete 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, the 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.