FordEscape2002 · First generation
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  4. 2002

2002 Ford Escape Towing Capacity

1,000–3,500 lb
Catalog towing
3,500 lb · XLS Choice 4dr 4x4
Highest stored rating
  • Stored configurations14
  • Configurations with a rating14
  • Lowest stored rating1,000 lb — 4 configurations tie for lowest
  • Highest stored rating3,500 lb — 10 configurations tie for highest

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

Can I tow it?

Trailer weight vs the highest catalog rating this year catalog towing.

Payload

Payload is not published or derivable for a selected configuration. The checker stays off rather than inventing a number.

Configurations

ConfigurationTowingPayloadDriveHPCurb
XLS Choice 4dr 4x43,500 lb1,140 lb4x42013,364 lb
XLS Choice 4dr Front-wheel Drive3,500 lb1,180 lb—2013,206 lb
XLT Choice 2 4dr Front-wheel Drive3,500 lb1,180 lb—2013,206 lb
XLT Choice 4dr 4x43,500 lb1,140 lb4x42013,364 lb
XLT Choice 4dr Front-wheel Drive3,500 lb1,180 lb—2013,206 lb
XLT Midnight Appearance 4dr 4x43,500 lb1,140 lb4x42013,364 lb
XLT Midnight Appearance 4dr Front-wheel Drive3,500 lb1,180 lb—2013,206 lb
XLT Premium 4dr 4x43,500 lb1,140 lb4x42013,364 lb
XLT Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive3,500 lb1,180 lb—2013,206 lb
XLT Sport 4dr 4x43,500 lb1,140 lb4x42013,364 lb
XLS Sport 4dr 4x41,000 lb1,060 lb4x41273,152 lb
XLS Sport 4dr Front-wheel Drive1,000 lb1,080 lb—1273,035 lb
XLS Value 4dr 4x41,000 lb1,060 lb4x41273,152 lb
XLS Value 4dr Front-wheel Drive1,000 lb1,080 lb—1273,035 lb

Compare two configurations

Questions

What is the highest stored towing rating for a 2002 Ford Escape?
3,500 lb · XLS Choice 4dr 4x4, XLS Choice 4dr Front-wheel Drive, XLT Choice 2 4dr Front-wheel Drive, XLT Choice 4dr 4x4, XLT Choice 4dr Front-wheel Drive, XLT Midnight Appearance 4dr 4x4, XLT Midnight Appearance 4dr Front-wheel Drive, XLT Premium 4dr 4x4, XLT Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, XLT Sport 4dr 4x4.
Do all configurations have the same towing rating?
Stored values: 3,500 lb and 1,000 lb, depending on configuration.
How many configurations are represented?
14 stored configurations; 14 with a towing figure.

These are stored catalog configuration ratings and may not represent every package-specific maximum.