Re: Towing with a Ford Escape
?? How much does the boat,motor, trailer, fuel, and gear weigh. And remember that your tow weight includes the weight of the passengers and gear in your Escape.<br /><br />What year is your Escape??<br /><br />VA law says you need brakes if you tow more than 3000#, but I would sure want them if I towed more than 1500# with a light Escape.<br /><br />The 2005 Duratec 23 is rated for 1500#.<br />The 2005 Duratec 30 is rated for 3500#, when properly equiped.<br /><br />For 2004 models:<br />Max towing capacity, properly equipped<br /><br />Zetec<br />1000<br /><br />Duratec<br />2000<br /><br />Duratec w/Towing Pkg.<br />3500<br /><br />I would stop by a dealer and have them verify the tow limits, and have an oil and tranny cooler installed if you don't already have them.