Ford 2016 EXPLORER Owner's Manual page 248

Your vehicle may tow a class I or
III trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal
to the maximum trailer weight
Engine
2.3L GTDI 2WD
3.5L TiVCT 2WD
2.3L GTDI 2WD
3.5L TiVCT 2WD
2.3L GTDI 4WD
3.5L TiVCT 4WD
2.3L GTDI 4WD
3.5L TiVCT 4WD
3.5L GTDI 4WD
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, which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue
loads through your vehicle's underbody structure. For towing trailers
over 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), up to the maximum trailer weight,
we recommend you use a weight-distributing hitch to increase front
axle load while towing.
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing
Towing
Maximum GCWR
6900 lb (3130 kg)
1
6900 lb (3130 kg)
1
7950 lb (3606 kg)
2
9950 lb (4513 kg)
2
7100 lb (3221 kg)
1
7100 lb (3221 kg)
1
8150 lb (3697 kg)
2
10150 lb (4604 kg)
2
10400 lb (4717 kg)
2
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listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following
chart.
Maximum trailer
2000 lb (907 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
3000 lb (1361 kg)
5000 lb (2268 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
3000 lb (1361 kg)
5000 lb (2268 kg)
5000 lb (2268 kg)
weight
3