2008 Ford Escape Limited - Ford Forums

JJMONIE · 03-21-2007, 06:22

Hi all,

Just purchased an 08 Escape LTD, fully loaded except Navi and chrome wheels and was wondering how you all think it will tow my 2000lb bass boat? I know the capacity is 3500lbs but just wanted to get an idea if any of you have towed with one before. Thanks!

JJ

JJMONIE · 03-21-2007, 18:19

Bump...Any info would be great!

JJMONIE · 03-24-2007, 13:51

I guess I am at the wrong forum...

UglyStang · 04-04-2007, 20:24

not too many will have towed with the NEW Escape yet but I owned a 2001 and the underpinnings are virtually identical.

I pulled a steel, enclosed motorcycle trailer with street bike all over the eastern half of the United States with mine.
I pulled a car on a tow dolly (exceeding the weight limit) 75 miles with mine.

my recommendation is to change the trans fluid religiously and use good quality fluid. I got 120000 HARD HARD miles outta my trans and I pulled a trailer all the time

JJMONIE · 04-06-2007, 06:49

Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear. I got it last Saturday and everything is great so far!

Did you change the differential oil to synthetic?

Johnny Mullet · 04-06-2007, 19:59

You should have no problems towing that with that Escape! There is already synthetic fluid in it. Happy Fishing!

JJMONIE · 04-07-2007, 08:03

Thanks Johny!