Ford Econoline towing capacity by year
The Ford Econoline has tow data across 10 model years, from 1992 through 2001. The most recent 2001 Ford Econoline carries a maximum tow rating of 10,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Econoline 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 Econoline max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Econoline, 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 Econoline years (1997–2001)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Econoline | 15 | 10,000 |
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 15 | 10,000 |
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 14 | 10,000 |
| 1998 Ford Econoline | 8 | 10,000 |
| 1997 Ford Econoline | 8 | 10,000 |
Older Ford Econoline years (1992–1996)
Earlier model years for the Ford Econoline, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Ford Econoline | 8 | 10,000 |
| 1995 Ford Econoline | 8 | 10,000 |
| 1994 Ford Econoline | 8 | 10,000 |
| 1993 Ford Econoline | 9 | 10,000 |
| 1992 Ford Econoline | 8 | 10,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.