2023 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

 
Looking for a powerful SUV that can haul a travel trailer or a small boat on your next weekend getaway? You’ll want to check out the new Ford Explorer for sale at Northside Ford. How much can a Ford Explorer tow? The Ford Explorer towing capacity maxes out at 5,600 pounds when properly equipped. Learn more in this Ford Explorer towing guide from Northside Ford, then visit our dealership in San Antonio to take this remarkable midsize SUV out for a test drive today!

How Much Can a Ford Explorer Tow?

The 2023 Ford Explorer towing capacity you can expect on San Antonio roads will depend on which one of the three available powertrain options you choose. Take a look at the specs and towing capacity for each powertrain to see which will best suit your New Braunfels-area driving needs.

Ford Explorer Towing Capacity & Engine Specs

• 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-Cylinder:Producing 300 hp with 310 lb-ft of torque, this engine helps the Explorer to tow up to 5,300 pounds when properly equipped.
• 3.0L EcoBoost® V6: Delivering up to 365 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque on the Platinum trim and 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque on the ST trim, this robust V6 engine allows you to achieve the maximum Ford Explorer towing capacity of 5,600 pounds.
• 3.3L Hybrid: The fuel-efficient Ford Explorer Hybrid generates 318 hp with 322 lb-ft of torque. When equipped with the optional Class III Trailer Tow Package, the Ford Explorer Hybrid can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Ford Explorer Towing Features

In order to ensure that you enjoy a safe and successful towing experience on the roads in and around Bulverde, the Ford Explorer offers the following standard and available advanced features:

• Class III Trailer Tow Package: Available with the 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-Cylinder and 3.3L hybrid engines, and standard with the 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine, this package includes a Class III frame-mounted hitch, an engine oil cooler, a seven-wire harness, and four- and seven-pin trailer connectors.
• Towing and Trailer Sway Control: Selectively applies the brakes and adjusts engine power to keep your trailer in line with your vehicle.
• Side Wind Stabilization: Counteracts the effects of strong crosswinds, helping to keep you in control.
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™: Monitors yaw and roll rates using gyroscopic sensors, and helps retain control in the event of wheel slip, understeer, or oversteer. It also includes Curve Control, which slows the vehicle’s speed during tight cornering.
• Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™: Allows you to choose between Normal, Mud/Rut, Sand, or Grass/Gravel/Snow modes, so you can tackle all kinds of weather, road, and trail conditions with confidence.

Learn All About the Ford Explorer Towing Capacity at Northside Ford

How much can a Ford Explorer tow? Whether you choose a new or used Explorer at Northside Ford, you can look forward to a strong towing capability of 5,000 to 5,600 pounds.

No matter which powertrain you choose, you’ll get all the towing power you need. If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of a new Explorer, reach out to us and schedule a test drive today! Meanwhile, take a moment to browse our new Ford specials and current used vehicle offers to get the best deal possible on your next SUV.