Ford E 250 towing capacity by year

The Ford E 250 has tow data across 17 model years, from 1991 through 2014. The most recent 2014 Ford E 250 carries a maximum tow rating of 6,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1991 model year at 8,100 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford E 250 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Ford E 250 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford E 250, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Ford E 250 years (2010–2014)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Ford E 250 years (1991–2009)

Earlier model years for the Ford E 250, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.