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2026 Ford Expedition towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-26 · Source: Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1), Expedition page 38

The 2026 Ford Expedition tows up to 9,600 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 6,000 lb to 9,600 lb by trim, cab, engine and tow package.Ford does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.

Max towing
9,600lb
Max payload
n/a
GVWR
n/a
Curb weight
n/a

Towing capacity by configuration

2026 Ford Expedition towing capacity by configuration, lb
2,4004,8007,2009,6004x2: 6,000 lb, Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.31 axle4x26,000 lb4x4: 9,600 lb, Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle4x49,600 lb4x4: 9,200 lb, Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle; equipped with 24 in wheels4x49,200 lbTremor, 4x4: 9,300 lb, Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle; Tremor High Output engineTremor, 4x49,300 lb4x2: 6,300 lb, Expedition MAX long wheelbase, 3.31 axle4x26,300 lb4x4: 9,000 lb, Expedition MAX long wheelbase, 3.73 axle4x49,000 lb

Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
4x23.5L EcoBoost V66,000n/an/a12,000Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.31 axle
4x43.5L EcoBoost V69,600n/an/a15,900Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle
4x43.5L EcoBoost V69,200n/an/a15,600Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle; equipped with 24 in wheels
Tremor · 4x43.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output9,300n/an/a15,600Expedition standard wheelbase, 3.73 axle; Tremor High Output engine
4x23.5L EcoBoost V66,300n/an/a12,500Expedition MAX long wheelbase, 3.31 axle
4x43.5L EcoBoost V69,000n/an/a15,600Expedition MAX long wheelbase, 3.73 axle
All figures in pounds, from the Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1), Expedition page 38. Hitch: 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. For trailers over 7,000 lb Ford lists Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow, now standard on 4x4, with an aftermarket weight-distributing hitch. Ford rates the receiver at 7,000 lb (700 lb tongue) weight-carrying and 9,600 lb (960 lb) weight-distributing on the SWB 4x4, 9,000 lb (900 lb) on the MAX 4x4. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

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What changed from 2025

Of 6 configurations, 5 keep their 2025 rating and 1 changed. The maximum is 9,600 lb, the same as in 2025. 2025 Ford Expedition towing capacity.

Configuration20252026
4x4, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.73 axle, standard wheelbase, 24 in wheels9,0009,200
Towing ratings in pounds. Rows are matched on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain, GCWR, GVWR, axle, wheelbase, transmission and wheels.

How to read these numbers

Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.

Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.

Source: Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1), Expedition page 38. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 Ford Expedition tow?

Up to 9,600 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (3.5L EcoBoost V6, 4x2) is rated at 6,000 lb, and the highest (3.5L EcoBoost V6, 4x4) at 9,600 lb.

What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Ford Expedition?

Ford does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact truck is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. 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 2026 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. For trailers over 7,000 lb Ford lists Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow, now standard on 4x4, with an aftermarket weight-distributing hitch. Ford rates the receiver at 7,000 lb (700 lb tongue) weight-carrying and 9,600 lb (960 lb) weight-distributing on the SWB 4x4, 9,000 lb (900 lb) on the MAX 4x4. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.

Can a 2026 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 payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.