RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Maximum Trailer Weight |
| 3.0L GTDI | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80) | AWD | 5000 lb (2,268 kg) |
| 3.3L PF/DI | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80) | AWD | 5000 lb (2,268 kg) |
| 3.3L PF/DI FHEV | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80) | AWD | 5000 lb (2,268 kg) |
2020 Ford Explorer Owners Manual
Note: Do not tow a trailer during patrol or pursuit situations.
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 40 ft² (3.72 m²) when towing trailers up to 5000 lb (2,268 kg).
Note: Your vehicle could have reduced performance when operating at high altitudes, and when heavily loaded or towing a trailer. When driving at elevation, in order to match driving performance as perceived at sea level, reduce gross vehicle weight and gross combination weight by 2% per 1000 ft (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. 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.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 following chart.