Skimama Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 My 2015 AWD Ford Edge sport 2.7l v6 is rated to tow only 2000lbs with the 20" rims being the reason it is not 3500 like other edges. If I change my rims to a smaller size not normally offered on the sport, will I be able to increase my towing capacity or is there more to it? I am wondering if there is a gear ratio aspect as well because the only thing that is referenced in the towing chart footnotes is the rim size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 The 20" wheels are not the reason. Other models can also come with 20" wheels and higher tow rating rating. The 2019+ Edge ST with the same motor and same size wheels (20" or 21") comes standard with 3,500 lbs tow rating. As far as I know, there is no official reason on why the 2015-2018 Edge Sport was limited to 2,000 lbs tow rating only. It might be a marketing thing, or an actual physical limitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 Believe it's 2,000 for the 2015 Sport, if it has 20" wheels AND the 2.7 engine. 3,500 lbs if equipped with the 3.5. (Note #4). https://letstowthat.com/ford-edge-towing-capacity/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLTEdge Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Never understood why the Edge with the v6 turbo and factory tow package only tows 3500lbs. With the power, braking, larger radiator, and the ST having A larger tranny cooler with AWD, makes no sense with other similar subs like KIA towing much more with similar package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 hours ago, MLTEdge said: Never understood why the Edge with the v6 turbo and factory tow package only tows 3500lbs. With the power, braking, larger radiator, and the ST having A larger tranny cooler with AWD, makes no sense with other similar subs like KIA towing much more with similar package. Lots of things affect towing capacity including tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Wedge Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 I'd say not that much faith in the tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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