2020 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

Below are the maximum towing capacities for all variations of the 2020 Ford Expedition.

Vehicle TypeTowing PackageAxle RatioMaximum Gross Combined Weight RatioMaximum Trailer Weight
Short Wheelbase 4×2Standard3.155,433 kg2,722 kg
Short Wheelbase 4×2Standard3.315,443 kg2,722 kg
Short Wheelbase 4×4Standard3.315,488 kg2,722 kg
Short Wheelbase 4×4Standard3.315,579 kg2,722 kg
Long Wheelbase 4×2Standard3.315,670 kg2,858 kg
Long Wheelbase 4×4Standard3.315,625 kg2,722 kg
Short Wheelbase 4×4Standard3.735,579 kg2,722 kg
Long Wheelbase 4×4Standard3.735,625 kg2,722 kg
Short Wheelbase 4×2Optional Heavy Duty with 50% Load Distributing – Front Axle Load Restoration3.736,940 kg4,218 kg
Short Wheelbase 4×4Optional Heavy Duty with 50% Load Distributing – Front Axle Load Restoration3.737,031 kg4,173 kg
Long Wheelbase 4×2Optional Heavy Duty with 50% Load Distributing – Front Axle Load Restoration3.736,895 kg4,082 kg
Long Wheelbase 4×4Optional Heavy Duty with 50% Load Distributing – Front Axle Load Restoration3.737,031 kg4,082 kg
2020 Ford Expedition towing capacity

2020 Ford Expedition Owners Manual

Note:   Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the chart that follows.

Note:   Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 55 ft² (5.11 m²) if your vehicle has the standard towing package, or 60 ft² (5.57 m²) if your vehicle has the heavy duty package.

Note:   Your vehicle could have reduced performance when operating at high altitudes and when heavily loaded or towing a trailer. When driving at elevation, to match driving performance as perceived at sea level, reduce gross vehicle weight and gross combination weight by 2% per 300 m of elevation.

Note:   Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. This specified weight could limit the maximum trailer weights, as the vehicle’s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.Your vehicle 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 chart that follows.To calculate the maximum loaded trailer weight for your vehicle:

  1. Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio. See the chart that follows.
  2. Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:Vehicle curb weight.Hitch hardware weight, such as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing.Driver weight.Passenger weight.Payload, cargo and luggage weight.Aftermarket equipment weight.
  3. This equals the maximum loaded trailer weight for this combination.

Note:   The trailer tongue load figures into the payload for your vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the final trailer tongue weight.Consult an authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.

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