Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

Are you researching the Towing Capacity in a Ford Explorer? On this page, we'll list the Towing Capacity for the 20 years of data we have for the Ford Explorer - from 2002 to the most recent model in 2022.

Ford Explorer Towing Capacity by Year

2022 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2022 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Base 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Base RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
King Ranch 4WD 3.0L 5,300 lbs 365 hp 380 ft-lbs
King Ranch RWD 3.0L 5,300 lbs 365 hp 380 ft-lbs
Limited 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Limited RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Platinum 4WD 3.3L 5,000 lbs 318 hp 322 ft-lbs
Platinum RWD 3.3L 5,000 lbs 318 hp 322 ft-lbs
ST 4WD 3.0L 5,600 lbs 400 hp 415 ft-lbs
ST RWD 3.0L 5,300 lbs 400 hp 415 ft-lbs
ST Line 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
ST Line RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Timberline 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
XLT 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
XLT RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs

2021 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2021 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Base 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Base RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
King Ranch 4WD 3.0L 5,300 lbs 365 hp 380 ft-lbs
King Ranch RWD 3.0L 5,300 lbs 365 hp 380 ft-lbs
Limited 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Limited RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Platinum 4WD 3.3L 5,000 lbs 318 hp 322 ft-lbs
Platinum RWD 3.0L 5,300 lbs 365 hp 380 ft-lbs
ST 4WD 3.0L 5,600 lbs 400 hp 415 ft-lbs
Timberline 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
XLT 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
XLT RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs

2020 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2020 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Base 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Base RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Limited 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Limited RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
Platinum 4WD 3.0L 5,600 lbs 365 hp 380 ft-lbs
ST 4WD 3.0L 5,600 lbs 400 hp 415 ft-lbs
XLT 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
XLT RWD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 2WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 4WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 4WD V6 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 2WD Hybrid 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 2WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 4WD Hybrid 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 4WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Platinum 4WD V6 3.0L 5,600 lbs 365 hp 380 ft-lbs
SUV 4D ST 4WD 3.0L 5,600 lbs 400 hp 415 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 2WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 4WD 2.3L 5,300 lbs 300 hp 310 ft-lbs

2019 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2019 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Base 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
Base FWD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
Limited 4WD 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
Limited FWD 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
Platinum 4WD 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
Sport 4WD 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
XLT 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
XLT FWD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 2WD V6 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 4WD V6 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Platinum 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Sport 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs

2018 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2018 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
SUV 4D 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 2WD V6 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 4WD V6 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Platinum 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Sport 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs

2017 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2017 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
SUV 4D 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 2WD V6 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 4WD V6 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 2.3L 2,000 lbs 280 hp 310 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Platinum 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Sport 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs

2016 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2016 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
SUV 4D 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Platinum 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D Sport 4WD V6 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 2WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT 4WD V6 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs

2015 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2015 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
V6 SUV 4D 2WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. Turbo 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Limited 2WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Limited 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Sport 4WD 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs

2014 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2014 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
V6 SUV 4D 2WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Limited 2WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Limited 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Limited EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D Sport 4WD 3.5L 5,000 lbs 365 hp 350 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs
V6 SUV 4D XLT EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. 3.5L 2,000 lbs 290 hp 255 ft-lbs

2013 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2013 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Standard 2,000 lbs

2012 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2012 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Standard 2,000 lbs

2011 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2011 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Standard 2,000 lbs

2010 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2010 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Standard 3,500 lbs

2009 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2009 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Standard 3,500 lbs

2008 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2008 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Eddie Bauer 2WD 4.0L 3,500 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Eddie Bauer 4WD/AWD 4.0L 3,500 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 2WD 4.0L 3,500 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 4WD/AWD 4.0L 3,500 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 3,500 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 3,500 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Adrenalin AWD 4.0L 5,098 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Adrenalin AWD 4.0L 5,098 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 4WD 4.0L 5,098 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 4WD 4.0L 5,098 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,098 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,098 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs

2007 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2007 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Standard 3,500 lbs

2005 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2005 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs

2004 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2004 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 205 hp 242 ft-lbs

2003 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2003 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 5,260 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 5,060 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs

2002 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2002 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Table
Trim/ Option Package Engine Max. Towing Capacity Horsepower Torque
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Eddie Bauer 2WD 4.0L 6,740 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Eddie Bauer 4WD 4.0L 6,520 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 2WD 4.0L 6,740 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D Limited 4WD 4.0L 6,520 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 2WD 4.0L 6,740 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLS 4WD 4.0L 6,520 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 2WD 4.0L 6,740 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D XLT 4WD 4.0L 6,520 lbs 210 hp 254 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 Sport SUV 2D 2WD 4.0L 3,080 lbs 203 hp 237 ft-lbs
1/2 Ton V6 Sport SUV 2D 4WD 4.0L 2,880 lbs 203 hp 237 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D 2WD 4.0L 2,740 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D 2WD 4.0L 2,740 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D 4WD 4.0L 2,540 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs
Explorer Sport Trac 1/2 Ton V6 SUV 4D 4WD 4.0L 2,540 lbs 210 hp 240 ft-lbs