It totally depends on the weight being pulled. Your owners manual will tell you how much weight your Escape can pull, you need to have an idea of the weight you are pulling.
The curb weight of the 2005 Ford Escape is 3180 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2011 Ford Escape is 3231 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2004 Ford Escape is 3019 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2006 Ford Escape is 3347 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2014 Ford Escape is 3598 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2010 Ford Escape is 3299 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2009 Ford Escape is 3299 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2013 Ford Escape is 3515 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2007 Ford Escape is 3176 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2008 Ford Escape is 3272 lbs..
The curb weight of the 2003 Ford Escape is 3065 lbs..