1.5 tons or 3000 pounds, it can't on electric mode though
The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Owners Manual states 1000 lbs. However Ford towing guide does not recommend towing with Hybrid Escape. I believe Ford states that the Hybrid is "capable" of Flat/Neutral tow, yet not recommended for towing. http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/pdf/towing/08ESP_towing.pdf
how much weight can a ford transit 100bhp tow
Yes it can for a short distance of a couple of blocks if you are sure to put the escape in neutral and tow a about 15 miles an hour or less. If you have a four cylinder in your ranger I wouldn't attempt much more that that. If you have a V6 and need to tow it a few miles you need to get a tow dolly from U haul or somewhere and watch your trucks temperature gauge to make sure you don't over heat your Ranger. In the long run it is probably cheaper to call for a tow truck.
The 2009 Ford Escape does not come with a towing hitch standard, or as a factory option. A tow hitch can be retrofitted after purchase, however, the Operator's Manual lists a maximum towing weight of 1000 pounds. Flat-towing is possible, but likely not wise except for the lightest of vehicles. Even if the Escape can tow the other vehicle, the Escape's fuel efficiency will be very poor with the addition of that much weight.
A 2010 Ford F-150 with the Max Trailer Tow Package can tow a class-leading 11,500 pounds.
9,500
3500 gvw
5000 lbs
A Ford Ranger can tow approximately 6000 pounds of weight. However, some models can only tow up to 2000 pounds of weight.
You'll need to remove the driveshafts.
5000 lbs
80,000 pounds with a v8