2016 Ford Expedition EL towing capacity
Up to 9,200 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Expedition EL 4x2, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost®, 2WD, 3.31 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,600 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2016 Ford Expedition EL towing capacity chart
All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition EL 4x2Automatic Transmissionfootnote 1 requires a weight-distributing hitch, so treated as conventional | 2WD | 3.31 | 9,200 lbs | 15,100 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (optional) | p. 22 |
| Expedition EL 4x2Automatic Transmissionfootnote 1 requires a weight-distributing hitch, so treated as conventional | 2WD | 3.73 | 9,200 lbs | 15,100 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (optional) | p. 22 |
| Expedition EL 4x4Automatic Transmissionfootnote 1 requires a weight-distributing hitch, so treated as conventional | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,100 lbs | 15,300 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (optional) | p. 22 |
| Expedition EL 4x2Automatic Transmissionfootnote 1 requires a weight-distributing hitch, so treated as conventional | 2WD | 3.31 | 6,600 lbs | 12,500 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 22 |
| Expedition EL 4x2Automatic Transmissionfootnote 1 requires a weight-distributing hitch, so treated as conventional | 2WD | 3.73 | 6,600 lbs | 12,500 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 22 |
| Expedition EL 4x4Automatic Transmissionfootnote 1 requires a weight-distributing hitch, so treated as conventional | 4WD | 3.73 | 6,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 22 |
Common questions
What does a 2016 Ford Expedition EL need to tow 9,200 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight-distributing hitch; Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (optional).
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2016 Ford Expedition EL
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2016 Ford Expedition EL configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Weight-distributing hitch, listed for 6 of 6 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2016 Ford Expedition EL. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Ford Expedition EL. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Ford. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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