Ford Escort towing capacity by year
The Ford Escort has tow data across 11 model years, from 1991 through 2001. The most recent 2001 Ford Escort carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Escort 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 Escort max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Escort, 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 Escort 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 Escort | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1999 Ford Escort | 4 | 1,000 |
| 1998 Ford Escort | 4 | 1,000 |
| 1997 Ford Escort | 1 | 1,000 |
Older Ford Escort years (1991–1996)
Earlier model years for the Ford Escort, going back to 1991. 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 Escort | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1994 Ford Escort | 6 | 1,000 |
| 1993 Ford Escort | 7 | 1,000 |
| 1992 Ford Escort | 7 | 1,000 |
| 1991 Ford Escort | 1 | 1,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.