Sixth generation (U625, 2020-)
2020 Ford Explorer towing capacity
Max towing, 20205,600 lb
The 2020 Ford Explorer tows up to 5,600 lb (All trims not listed separately 5-door SUV 3.0L EcoBoost V6 Intelligent 4WD, per the 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide).
The lowest rating is 3,000 lb, for the All trims not listed separately and Limited 5-door SUV 2.3L EcoBoost I4 Rear-wheel drive.
2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide- Configurations
- 9
- GCWR
- 7,700–10,600 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2020 Explorer configuration
2020 Ford Explorer
| Configuration | Max towing lb | GCWR lb | Axle ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | ||||
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Rear-wheel drive | 3,000 | 7,700 | 3.58 | Check load → |
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Rear-wheel drivewith Class III / IV Trailer Tow Package (52T) | 5,300 | 10,000 | 3.58 | Check load → |
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Intelligent 4WD | 3,000 | 7,800 | 3.58 | Check load → |
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Intelligent 4WDwith Class III / IV Trailer Tow Package (52T) | 5,300 | 10,100 | 3.58 | Check load → |
| 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | ||||
| All trims not listed separately Most5-door SUV · Intelligent 4WD | 5,600 | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| 3.3L Hybrid V6 | ||||
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Rear-wheel drive | 3,000 | 8,500 | 3.58 | Check load → |
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Rear-wheel drivewith Class III / IV Trailer Tow Package (52T) | 5,000 | 10,500 | 3.58 | Check load → |
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Intelligent 4WD | 3,000 | 8,600 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| All trims not listed separately · Limited5-door SUV · Intelligent 4WDwith Class III / IV Trailer Tow Package (52T) | 5,000 | 10,600 | 3.73 | Check load → |
02 / Why
Which one tows the most, and why
What moves the rating
MakerTows the most: 5,600 lb
All trims not listed separately 5-door SUV 3.0L EcoBoost V6 Intelligent 4WD.
Package
Class III / IV Trailer Tow Package (52T)
+2,000 to +2,300 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 8 pairs in the table
Best rating by engine
- 3.0L EcoBoost V65,600 lb
- 2.3L EcoBoost I45,300 lb
- 3.3L Hybrid V65,000 lb
The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.
03 / By year
Explorer towing by model year
04 / Next
Check it against your load
05 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2020 Explorer configuration tows the most?
The All trims not listed separately 5-door SUV 3.0L EcoBoost V6 Intelligent 4WD, at 5,600 lb.
What is the GCWR of the 2020 Ford Explorer?
7,700–10,600 lb by configuration; the most is 10,600 lb, for the All trims not listed separately and Limited 5-door SUV 3.3L Hybrid V6 Intelligent 4WD with the Class III / IV Trailer Tow Package. GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and its loaded trailer may weigh together.
Has the Ford Explorer’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2026, 5,000 lb; 2025, 5,000 lb; 2024, 5,600 lb; 2023, 5,600 lb; 2022, 5,600 lb; 2021, 5,600 lb; 2020, 5,600 lb; 2019, 5,000 lb; 2017–2018, 5,000 lb; 2016, 5,000 lb; 2014–2015, 5,000 lb; 2013, 5,000 lb; 2012, 5,000 lb; 2011, 5,000 lb.
Does four-wheel drive change the 2020 Explorer’s towing capacity?
No: Ford rates each configuration the same with either drive (8 pairs in its table).
Does the engine change the 2020 Explorer’s towing capacity?
Yes. Best rating by engine: 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 5,600 lb; 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 5,300 lb; 3.3L Hybrid V6, 5,000 lb.
Which 2020 Explorer configuration tows the least?
The All trims not listed separately and Limited 5-door SUV 2.3L EcoBoost I4 Rear-wheel drive, at 3,000 lb; three more configurations are rated the same.