Essential Towing Checks - Ford EXPLORER 2015 Owner's Manual

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.
Engine
Front-wheel drive vehicles
2.0L GTDI
1
3.5L TiVCT
2
3.5L TiVCT
Four-wheel drive vehicles
1
3.5L TiVCT
1
3.5L GTDI
2
3.5L TiVCT
2
3.5L GTDI
1
Without trailer towing package.
2
With trailer towing package.
3
For towing trailers up to 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), use a
weight-carrying hitch and ball. For towing trailers over 3500 pounds
(1588 kilograms), up to the maximum trailer weight, we recommend you
use a weight-distributing hitch.

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See your
scheduled maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions the rental agency
gives you.
For load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety
Compliance label and for instructions on calculating your vehicle's load,
refer to Load limit in the Load Carrying chapter.
Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of your
vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight.
2015 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014
USA (fus)
Towing
Maximum GCWR Maximum trailer weight
6880 lb (3120 kg)
6940 lb (3147 kg)
9980 lb (4526 kg)
7110 lb (3224 kg)
7400 lb (3356 kg)
10160 lb (4608 kg)
10400 lb (4717 kg)
275
2000 lb (907 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
3
5000 lb (2267 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
5000 lb (2267 kg)
5000 lb (2267 kg)