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The 2023 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

Date: December 31st, 2022

2023 Ford Explorer ST

The new Ford Explorer looks great rolling through Turnersville. But can it handle towing your boat? How much can a Ford Explorer tow? Is there a Ford Explorer towing package? You have questions. We have answers. Let’s delve into the details about the 5,600-pound 2023 Ford Explorer towing capacity.

How Much Can a Ford Explorer Tow?

There are three engine options available to Wenonah drivers for this SUV, including a hybrid version, and the Ford Explorer towing capacity differs slightly depending on the engine. So, how much can a Ford Explorer tow when equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine as opposed to the 3.3L hybrid engine? Here is how the towing capacity breaks out:

2023 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity by Engine

  • 3.3L Hybrid Engine – 5,000 pounds when properly equipped
  • 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine – 5,300 pounds when properly equipped
  • 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology – 5,600 pounds when properly equipped

What Can a Ford Explorer Tow?

The Ford Explorer is capable of towing a wide variety of grown-up toys along our Blackwood roads, thanks to its impressive towing capacity. Here are some of the things you can tow with the 5,600-pound 2023 Ford Explorer towing capacity:

  • Small travel trailer
  • Pop up camper
  • A-frame camper
  • Teardrop trailer
  • Small enclosed utility trailer
  • Small open utility trailer
  • Tow dolly
  • Fishing boat trailer
  • Motorcycle trailer
  • Jet ski trailer
  • Canoe/kayak trailer

What’s in the Ford Explorer Towing Package?

You’ll need to opt for the Class IV Trailer Towing Package to get the maximum Ford Explorer towing capacity. Here’s what’s included in this package:

  • 7-pin wiring harness
  • 7-pin-to-4-pin adapter
  • Class IV trailer hitch receiver
  • Smart Trailer Tow Connector

Test Drive the New Ford Explorer at Holman Ford Turnersville

Its towing capacity is just one of the things that make the Ford Explorer an exceptional SUV, and you deserve to be behind the wheel of it. So, come down and take one for a test drive. In the meantime, if you’d like to research another model, check out our post on the towing capacity of the Ford Escape. We’re just a short drive away from Washington Township. So, drop by or contact us today!

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