2025 Ford Expedition towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Expedition page 38 (revised 02-28-25)
The 2025 Ford Expedition tows up to 9,600 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 6,000 lb to 9,600 lb. Maximum payload is n/a lb.
- Max towing
- 9,600lb
- Max payload
- n/alb
- GVWR
- n/alb
- Curb weight
- n/alb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 4x2 | 6,000 | n/a | n/a | 12,000 | Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.31 axle | |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 4x4 | 9,600 | n/a | n/a | 15,900 | Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow | |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 4x4 | 9,000 | n/a | n/a | 15,600 | Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle, equipped with 24 in wheels | |
| Tremor | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output | 4x4 | 9,300 | n/a | n/a | 15,600 | Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 4x2 | 6,300 | n/a | n/a | 12,500 | Expedition MAX long wheelbase, 3.31 axle | |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 4x4 | 9,000 | n/a | n/a | 15,600 | Expedition MAX long wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow |
Check a trailer against this Expedition
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the n/a lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
GCWR is the combined ceiling for truck and trailer together. Subtracting your loaded truck weight from GCWR gives the real trailer weight you can pull, which is often lower than the headline towing figure.
Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Expedition page 38 (revised 02-28-25). Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Ford Expedition tow?
Up to 9,600 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (null, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 4x2) is rated at 6,000 lb, and the highest (null, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 4x4) at 9,600 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Ford Expedition?
Maximum payload is n/a lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. Ford does not publish a GVWR for this model, so use the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Does the 2025 Ford Expedition need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 9,600 lb maximum applies to the standard-wheelbase Expedition 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.73 axle and GCWR 15,900 lb; Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow is standard on 4x4 and trailers over 7,000 lb require a weight-distributing hitch.. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Ford Expedition tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 9,600 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 7,600 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the n/a lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.