Tow Chart

2026 Ford Explorer towing capacity

5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: RWD, 2.3L EcoBoost I4, RWD, 3.58 axle.

Highest published rating5,000 lbsHitch type not stated.

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 Explorer towing capacity by engine

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

EngineHitch type not statedConfigurations
2.3L EcoBoost I45,000 lbs3
3.0L EcoBoost V65,000 lbs4
3.3L Ti-VCT V65,000 lbs1
3.3L HEV V65,000 lbs1

2026 Ford Explorer towing capacity chart

All 9 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

2026 Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost I4 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
RWDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is nullRWD3.585,000 lbs10,000 lbsp. 39
4WDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null4WD3.585,000 lbs10,100 lbsp. 39
Tremor, 4WDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null4WD3.585,000 lbs10,100 lbsp. 39
2026 Ford Explorer 3.0L EcoBoost V6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Police Interceptor Utility, 4WDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null4WD3.315,000 lbs10,200 lbsp. 39
Tremor, 4WDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null4WD3.585,000 lbs10,800 lbsp. 39
ST, RWDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is nullRWD3.585,000 lbs10,800 lbsp. 39
ST, 4WDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null4WD3.585,000 lbs10,800 lbsp. 39
2026 Ford Explorer 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Police Interceptor Utility, 4WDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null4WD3.735,000 lbs10,100 lbsp. 39
2026 Ford Explorer 3.3L HEV V6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Police Interceptor Utility, 4WDAutomatichitch type not named in this table; the guide does not state these ratings are for a conventional hitch, so hitch is null4WD3.735,000 lbs10,500 lbsp. 39

Common questions

Which 2026 Ford Explorer engine tows the most?

2.3L EcoBoost I4, at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is 3.0L EcoBoost V6 at up to 5,000 lbs.

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 Explorer

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

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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