2017 Ford Transit 250 towing capacity
The 2017 Ford Transit 250 is published in 12 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,000 to 6,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (6,000 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2017 Ford Transit 250 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base w/60/40 Pass-Side Cargo-Doors Low Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 4,866 | 4,134 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 4,866 | 4,134 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Medium Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 4,998 | 4,002 |
| Base w/60/40 Pass-Side Cargo-Doors Low Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 4,991 | 4,009 |
| Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors Medium Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 4,998 | 4,002 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 4,991 | 4,009 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Medium Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 5,143 | 3,857 |
| Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors Medium Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 5,143 | 3,857 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door High Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 6,000 | — | 5,226 | 3,774 |
| Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors High Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 6,000 | — | 5,226 | 3,774 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door High Roof Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 6,000 | — | 5,429 | 3,571 |
| Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors High Roof Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 6,000 | — | 5,429 | 3,571 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2016
The 2016 Ford Transit 250 carried a maximum tow rating of 6,700 lb. The 2017 model is rated 700 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2016 Ford Transit 250 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2017 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2017 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Longbed DRW 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Longbed DRW 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Reg Cab DRW 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Reg Cab DRW 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 4WD | 27,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.