2026 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
The 2026 Ford Explorer has a verified maximum towing capacity of 5,000; the exact rating depends on configuration.
Towing Capacity by trim and configuration
| Trim / configuration | Engine | Drivetrain | Maximum rating | Conditions | Source evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base — 4WD — Conventional towing — 3.58 axle — 10,100-lb GCWR | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4WD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Base — RWD — Conventional towing — 3.58 axle — 10,000-lb GCWR | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | RWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Four-wheel-down availability — Explorer — Automatic transmission | Explorer | No availability | Exact 2026 Ford Four-wheel-down source fact on page 48. N/A is preserved as an exact source value and is not normalized to No. Empty database fields are normalized consistently; N/A remains an explicit source value. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 48 · verified 2026-08-29 | |
| Four-wheel-down availability — Explorer — Manual transmission | Explorer | N/A availability | Exact 2026 Ford Four-wheel-down source fact on page 48. N/A is preserved as an exact source value and is not normalized to No. Empty database fields are normalized consistently; N/A remains an explicit source value. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 48 · verified 2026-08-29 | |
| Maximum published configuration | See cited Ford configuration table | See cited Ford configuration table | 5,000 lb maximum value | Maximum rating printed by Ford for a properly equipped vehicle with no cargo. See source page 39 for configuration requirements. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Police Interceptor Utility — 4WD — Conventional towing — 3.31 axle — 10,200-lb GCWR | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 4WD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Police Interceptor Utility — 4WD — Conventional towing — 3.73 axle — 10,100-lb GCWR | 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 4WD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Police Interceptor Utility — 4WD — Conventional towing — 3.73 axle — 10,500-lb GCWR | 3.3L HEV V6 | 4WD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| ST — 4WD — Conventional towing — 3.58 axle — 10,800-lb GCWR | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 4WD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| ST — RWD — Conventional towing — 3.58 axle — 10,800-lb GCWR | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | RWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Tow-dolly availability — Explorer — AWD/4WD | Explorer | AWD/4WD | No availability | Exact 2026 Ford Tow-dolly source fact on page 49. N/A is preserved as an exact source value and is not normalized to No. Empty database fields are normalized consistently; N/A remains an explicit source value. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Tow-dolly availability — Explorer — FWD | Explorer | FWD | N/A availability | Exact 2026 Ford Tow-dolly source fact on page 49. N/A is preserved as an exact source value and is not normalized to No. Empty database fields are normalized consistently; N/A remains an explicit source value. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Tow-dolly availability — Explorer — RWD | Explorer | RWD | No availability | Exact 2026 Ford Tow-dolly source fact on page 49. N/A is preserved as an exact source value and is not normalized to No. Empty database fields are normalized consistently; N/A remains an explicit source value. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Tremor — 4WD — Conventional towing — 3.58 axle — 10,100-lb GCWR | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4WD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
| Tremor — 4WD — Conventional towing — 3.58 axle — 10,800-lb GCWR | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 4WD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Exact 2026 Ford Explorer Conventional source cell on page 39. No blank cell or missing numeric value was inferred. Follow the source limitations and owner documentation. | 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 · verified 2026-08-29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Ford Explorer towing capacity?
The 2026 Ford Explorer has a verified maximum towing capacity of 5,000; the exact rating depends on configuration.
Where does this specification data come from?
The table is tied to 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, published by Ford Motor Company, and was last verified on 2026-08-29.