Can a Ford EcoSport tow a caravan?

By Elaine Knight
Page last updated: 05/09/2022 | Next review date: 05/09/2024
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In this article, we will answer the following question: Can a Ford EcoSport tow a caravan? We will discuss the Ford EcoSport engine and its performance when it comes to towing. 

Can a Ford EcoSport tow a caravan?

With a towing capacity between 1400 and 2000 pounds, a Ford EcoSport can tow a small caravan, a lightweight trailer or a two-person sailing boat. Below you have more details about the Ford EcoSport engine performance when towing:

  • The 1.0L EcoBoost® 3-cylinder engine delivers 123 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque.
  • The 1.0L engine gets an EPA-estimated 27/29 MPG city/highway.
  • The 2.0L 4-cylinder engine can produce 166 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque.
  • The 2.0L engine achieves an EPA-estimated 23/29 MPG city/highway.

Ford EcosSport has a number of qualities borrowed from other Ford models, such as Fiesta and Kuga, but it is not a perfect car. It impresses with the way it is driven, the very good quality of execution and the technology, but it is pulled down by the fact that the diesel and 4 × 4 versions have a lower ground clearance than the petrol and 4 × 2 versions.

You can also opt for an automatic gearbox, but the 6-speed manual gearbox is more precise and with a short stroke. Thus, the automatic transmission adds only to the comfort chapter. The braking system will live up to everyone’s expectations because it manages to stop the car at a shorter distance than you would expect from a car in this segment.

Along with the new EcoSport, you will be able to venture into an easy offroad session. Here the main advantage of the car is the ground clearance because the class it belongs to denotes an urban use of the car, not forest roads, given the fact that Ford has equipped EcoSport with all-wheel drive only on diesel engines.

Ford EcoSport engine and performance when towing

The Ecosport range has two 1.0 Ecoboost three-cylinder 125 and 140 horsepower gasoline engines, complemented by a 100 horsepower 1.5 TDCi diesel. In these months should be added a 1.0 Ecoboost access with 100 horses and a new turbo diesel 1.5 Ecoblue four-cylinder 125 horsepower, which is the only one that can be associated with a four-wheel drive, although it may also be 4×2.

Stopping more in the all-wheel-drive system, it is combined only with a six-speed manual gearbox, which works with a wet clutch and is electronically controlled. Normally, it is a vehicle that behaves like a front-wheel-drive vehicle and that only in the case of detecting a slip on the front axle, the system sends the torque to the rear axle, up to 50%.

When towing, the Ford EcoSport stands out for its good dynamic behaviour, where it is worth talking about the suspension, steering and high quality of insulation, which allows this model to be a more efficient and pleasant SUV when driving it.

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From the first moment, the steering reminds us of the one in the new Fiesta, with the correct weight and the most adequate precision. Something that should be clarified is that the good work in terms of soundproofing is only broken at the aerodynamic noise level at high speeds.

In the case of the 1.0 Ecoboost engine with 125 hp (with automatic transmission) and the 1.5 Ecoblue with 125 hp (manual and 4×4), they are very refined, both because they are not very noisy and because of the few annoying vibrations they emit, something that is pleasant to note, especially in regard to the diesel engine that tends to have a greater coarseness.

The most important improvement of this model is to see how it moves and the stability that it shows us while running. Now it is a much more agile model and even in curved areas, it maintains the type quite adequately. The set-up they have done is quite good in this regard.

The suspension in this sense is dedicated to better digest the irregularities of the terrain and the smoothness of the ride is much greater than before, something where the great rigidity of the previous model has been improved.

The Ford EcoSport is a car that really performs, as Ford has been able to detect the faults that Ford came with within its first model and it is one of the most interesting models on the market. Of course, it would be interesting to have a more capable trunk or a more powerful engine.

All this is not an obstacle for us to be facing a model that has a fairly good value for money, as well as its equipment, finishes and how easy it is from an economic point of view to be able to access the highest version of the range.

We are meeting the urban SUV that gives more possibilities if we take it off the asphalt, which is an added value that marks differences in the segment and has helped make it a model with quite good acceptance throughout Europe.

Ford has managed to make a good model that, although it has sections in which they should improve like we can say that it is the most practical and capable if we take into account the segment in which it operates and the types of customers.

Now it’s up to you to assess if it can be your car, if you really need it to move through demanding terrain, the 4×4 is an excellent option.

Our conclusion

EcoSport remains a very practical car for the city and highway – thanks to its ground clearance and small size. The design is still beautiful, and Ford’s is doing something other manufacturers are avoiding – mid-life updates.

 Beyond performance and features, the advantage of EcoSport is the price – with approximately 15,000-16,000 dollars including VAT, a well-equipped Titanium or ST-Line version can be purchased, with a safety level of 4 EuroNCAP stars.

Please let us know if you have any comments or questions about the content. 

FAQ on Can a Ford Ecosport tow a caravan?

How much weight can an SUV tow?

An SUV can tow up to 3,500 kg: if the car is towing a trailer whose maximum authorized mass (MAM) is greater than 750 kg, the maximum permitted trailer + car weight will be 3,500 kg.

How do I know how much I can tow?

To know how much your car can tow, if you can’t find a scale, calculate the weight of the vehicle by adding the total of the empty car, the weight of the passengers, and the cargo. Subtract the loaded weight of your vehicle from the total gross weight. The resulting figure is your towing capacity.

How much weight can a Ford F150 pull?

The towing capacity of the Ford-150 reaches up to approximately 5,985 kilos. All this according to how the vehicle is configured. In addition, it has a load capacity of up to 851 kilos. With innovative Trailer Sway Control (TSM), the Ford F-150 makes tough jobs look easy.

What is the maximum towable weight?

The Maximum towable weight is the maximum mass that our car can tow. It is the maximum mass that can be reached by the towing vehicle plus the caravan/trailer.

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