Ford Explorer Towing Capacity Guide For Drivers near Georgetown, DE

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The Ford Explorer is more than just an amazing vehicle for active soccer moms and dads; it’s a thrilling, highly capable SUV with the ability to adventure on and off-road. The SUV comes with exciting standard and available technologies, including a SYNC® touchscreen with a Wi-Fi hotspot and Ford Co-Pilot360™ with features like Active Park Assist. However, what’s more impressive than the vehicle's interior prowess, is the power and capability of the three engine options. Each engine offers something a little different, but they are all excellent at providing an exceptional Ford Explorer towing capacity. Find out which one of these highly capable powertrains best suit you and your needs so that you can feel confident while purchasing your Ford Explorer today at Boulevard Ford of Georgetown.

2.3L EcoBoost® Engine

With 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, the base 2.3L EcoBoost® engine is pretty impressive. Standard on the Ford Explorer base model, the Ford Explorer XLT, the Ford Explorer ST-Line, the Ford Explorer Timberline, and the Ford Explorer Limited, this engine is capable of towing 3,000 lbs. However, with the addition of the Trailer Tow Package, that Ford Explorer towing capacity jumps up to an even more impressive 5,300 lbs.

3.3L Hybrid Engine

Available on the Ford Explorer Limited and the Ford Explorer Platinum, the 3.3L Hybrid engine offers a powerful 318 horsepower and 322 lb.-ft. of torque, and in 2022 models, leads all hybrid motors in its class with a maximum towing capacity of a whopping 5,000 lbs. when fitted with the Trailer Tow Package. Without the package, the engine can still provide the Ford Explorer a towing capacity of 3,000 lbs.

3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology

This is the standard engine for the Ford Explorer ST, the Ford Explorer King Ranch®, and the Ford Explorer Platinum. The 3.0L EcoBoost® is extremely powerful with 400 horsepower, 415 lb.-ft. of torque, and the ability to reach speeds up to 143 MPH. Moreover, with the Trailer Tow Package, the Ford Explorer towing capacity maxes out at a shocking 5,600 lbs.

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