Ford remains at the forefront in towing capacity for both SUVs and trucks. To know which truck or SUV can meet your towing needs, we've put together this guide for you here at Auto Park Ford of La Porte, giving those in areas like Valparaiso, IN and Knox, IN the ability to make a smart and informed decision when choosing their next vehicle.
Ford SUV Towing Capacity
Many of the SUVs in the new Ford lineup are capable of providing everyday towing for everyday activities.
With the Ford Escape, you'll find standard towing of 1,500 pounds, and can get even more with the right engine option or towing package. It's good for small campers, jet skis, and compact campers.
The Ford Bronco Sport boasts standard towing of up to 2,000 pounds, and can reach up to 2,700 pounds of towing when equipped with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine on select models. At its peak, the Bronco Sport can tow a small boat, lightweight trailers, and other smaller items.
The Ford Bronco adds more power and has 3,500 pounds of towing capacity, so for your campers, boats, off-road gear, and more, it can handle just a bit more to give you the versatility you need through areas like North Liberty and Michigan City, IN.
With the Ford Explorer, you'll find strong towing numbers. It can provide up to 5,000 pounds of towing with a Class III Trailer Tow Package, which means mid-sized campers, cargo trailers, and watercraft like pontoon boats can come along with you on your journeys.
The largest SUV in the new Ford lineup, the Ford Expedition, offers the most towing capability. You'll get a standard towing range of 6,000 to 7,000 pounds depending on the configuration, while with towing packages, you can reach up to 9,600 pounds. That means large campers, trailers, boats and more are coming along for the ride.
Ford Truck Towing Capacity
As expected, there's plenty of power and towing capacity on new Ford trucks, making them good choices for those in La Porte, IN.
The compact Ford Maverick offers standard towing of 2,000 pounds, which you can up to 4,000 pounds with the available towing package. This makes it a quality choice for smaller items, but still plenty versatile to get the job done.
2025 Ford Ranger The midsize Ranger blends everyday drivability with impressive capability as it offers standard towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, meaning boats, work equipment, trailers and more can be tow with the Ranger.The Ford F-150 offers leading towing capacity and a full range of options. It has a standard towing capacity of 8,400 pounds with its 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, while it can tow up to 13,500 pounds with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. Good for any type of hauling, there's a reason the F-150 stays popular.
With the F-150 Lightning, the all-electric edition of the ranger, you'll find standard towing of 7,700 pounds and up to 10,000 pounds of towing with the right configuration, demonstrating that EVs don't miss a beat, either.
The Ford Super Duty lineup consists of multiple options with the following towing capacities:
- Ford F-250: standard towing of up to 14,800 pounds, and maximum towing of up to 22,000 pounds.
- Ford F-350: standard towing capacity of up to 18,000 pounds, and a maximum of 38,000 pounds depending on the configuration.
- Ford F-450: offers maximum gooseneck towing capacity of up to 40,000 pounds.
Which Ford Is Right for Your Towing Needs?
Choosing the right Ford ultimately comes down to what you plan to tow.
- Under 3,500 pounds: Escape, Bronco Sport, Maverick
- 3,500 to 7,500 pounds: Bronco, Explorer, Ranger, Expedition
- 7,500 pounds and up: F-150, Lightning, and Super Duty models
The current Ford lineup offers a range from compact daily drivers with light towing capacity to heavy-duty work trucks designed for hauling large loads confidently. Before towing, always check your specific trim level, engine, drivetrain, and towing package to make sure you stay within recommended ratings. To get started, come see us at Auto Park Ford of La Porte today.
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