Your 2016 Ford Explorer may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle configuration on the following chart.
| Engine | Maximum GCWR | Maximum trailer weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3L GTDI 2WD 1 | 3,130 kg | 907 kg |
| 3.5L TiVCT 2WD 1 | 3,130 kg | 907 kg |
| 2.3L GTDI 2WD 2 | 3,606 kg | 1,361 kg |
| 3.5L TiVCT 2WD 2 | 4,513 kg | 2,268 kg3 |
| 2.3L GTDI 4WD 1 | 3,221 kg | 907 kg |
| 3.5L TiVCT 4WD 1 | 3,221 kg | 907 kg |
| 2.3L GTDI 4WD 2 | 3,697 kg | 1,361 kg |
| 3.5L TiVCT 4WD 2 | 4,604 kg | 2,268 kg3 |
| 3.5L GTDI 4WD 2 | 4,717 kg | 2,268 kg3 |
1Without Trailer Towing Package.
2With Trailer Towing Package.
3For towing trailers up to 3500 lb (1588 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball, which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through your vehicle’s underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 lb (1588 kg), up to the maximum trailer weight, we recommend you use a weight-distributing hitch to increase front axle load when towing.
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the chart below.
Note: Be sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 20 ft² (1.86 m²) if your vehicle can tow a class I trailer or 40 ft² (3.72 m²) if your vehicle can tow a class III trailer.
Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 300 m starting at the 300 m elevation point.
Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as the vehicle’s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.
2016 Ford Explorer Owners Manual