Towing Limits

Ford Explorer towing capacity

The 2026 Ford Explorer is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Pick a year for every engine, axle and configuration.

By model year

YearMax trailerEngines
20265,000 lbs2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 3.3L Ti-VCT V6, 3.3L HEV V6
20255,000 lbs2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 3.3L Ti-VCT V6, 3.3L HEV V6

Where these numbers come from

Each year's figures are taken from that year's Ford RV and Trailer Towing Guide and checked line by line against the original. The year pages link to the exact page of the guide. How we check.

Towing capacity is only one limit. Your payload, hitch rating and GCWR also have to hold. Check a trailer against all of them.