Tow Chart

2026 Ford Expedition towing capacity

Up to 9,600 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Expedition (SWB) 4x4, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 4WD, 3.73 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating9,600 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 6,000 lbs.

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.

2026 Ford Expedition towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineConventionalConfigurations
3.5L EcoBoost V69,600 lbs5
3.5L EcoBoost V6 (Tremor High Output)9,300 lbs1

2026 Ford Expedition towing capacity chart

All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2026 Ford Expedition 3.5L EcoBoost V6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Expedition (SWB) 4x4Automatictable footnote 2 says ratings over 7,000 lbs. require a weight-distributing hitch, so ratings are treated as conventional (ball) hitch4WD3.739,600 lbs15,900 lbsweight-distributing hitch (ratings over 7,000 lbs., footnote 2)p. 38
Expedition (SWB) 4x4Automaticprinted as 9,200/9,300 with footnote 3 (24" wheels) on the first figure and footnote 4 (Tremor High Output engine) on the second; this is the first figure; footnote 3: equipped with 24" wheels; table footnote 2 says ratings over 7,000 lbs. require a weight-distributing hitch, so ratings are treated as conventional (ball) hitch4WD3.739,200 lbs15,600 lbsweight-distributing hitch (ratings over 7,000 lbs., footnote 2)p. 38
Expedition MAX (LWB) 4x4Automatictable footnote 2 says ratings over 7,000 lbs. require a weight-distributing hitch, so ratings are treated as conventional (ball) hitch4WD3.739,000 lbs15,600 lbsweight-distributing hitch (ratings over 7,000 lbs., footnote 2)p. 38
Expedition MAX (LWB) 4x2Automatictable footnote 2 says ratings over 7,000 lbs. require a weight-distributing hitch, so ratings are treated as conventional (ball) hitch2WD3.316,300 lbs12,500 lbsp. 38
Expedition (SWB) 4x2Automatictable footnote 2 says ratings over 7,000 lbs. require a weight-distributing hitch, so ratings are treated as conventional (ball) hitch2WD3.316,000 lbs12,000 lbsp. 38
2026 Ford Expedition 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (Tremor High Output) towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Tremor, Expedition (SWB) 4x4Automaticprinted as 9,200/9,300 with footnote 3 (24" wheels) on the first figure and footnote 4 (Tremor High Output engine) on the second; this is the second figure; table footnote 2 says ratings over 7,000 lbs. require a weight-distributing hitch, so ratings are treated as conventional (ball) hitch4WD3.739,300 lbs15,600 lbsweight-distributing hitch (ratings over 7,000 lbs., footnote 2)p. 38

Common questions

Which 2026 Ford Expedition engine tows the most?

3.5L EcoBoost V6, at up to 9,600 lbs. Next is 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (Tremor High Output) at up to 9,300 lbs.

What does a 2026 Ford Expedition need to tow 9,600 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight-distributing hitch (ratings over 7,000 lbs., footnote 2).

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2026 Ford 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 2026 Ford Expedition

The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2026 Ford Expedition configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

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