Ford Explorer towing capacity

The 2026 Ford Explorer tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped.Every listed configuration for that year is rated at 5,000 lb.

2026 Ford Explorer towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

All figures in pounds, from the Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1), Explorer page 39. Hitch: Every 2026 Explorer engine is rated at 5,000 lb with the Class III Trailer Tow Package, which Ford lists as standard. Ford rates the hitch receiver for 5,000 lb and 500 lb tongue weight, and publishes no payload or GVWR in its towing guide. Police Interceptor Utility rows in the same table are not included. 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.
Configuration	Engine	Towing	Payload	GVWR	GCWR	Note
RWD	2.3L EcoBoost I4	5,000	n/a	n/a	10,000	3.58 axle
4WD	2.3L EcoBoost I4	5,000	n/a	n/a	10,100	3.58 axle
Tremor · 4WD	2.3L EcoBoost I4	5,000	n/a	n/a	10,100	3.58 axle; Tremor model only
Tremor · 4WD	3.0L EcoBoost V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	10,800	3.58 axle; Tremor model only
ST · RWD	3.0L EcoBoost V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	10,800	3.58 axle; ST model only
ST · 4WD	3.0L EcoBoost V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	10,800	3.58 axle; ST model only

Ford Explorer towing capacity by year

Ford Explorer maximum towing capacity by model year, lb

Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.
Model year	Max towing	Towing range	Max payload	GVWR	Configs
2026 Ford Explorer	5,000lb	5,000 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	6
2025 Ford Explorer	5,000lb	5,000 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	6

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Ford Explorer? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Ford Explorer tow?

The 2026 Ford Explorer tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. Every listed configuration for that year is rated at 5,000 lb.

Which Ford Explorer year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 5,000 lb (2026, 2025).

Where do I find my exact Ford Explorer towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.