Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
There’s perhaps no better spot for hitting the great outdoors than Michigan. Our proximity to the Great Lakes makes everyday life an excuse to find something new or to hit up your favorite spot with friends on the weekend. Wherever you head, you deserve to traverse with ease around Lansing, East Lansing, and Holt, MI.
When you need to carry a load, the Ford Explorer’s towing capacity does the job without breaking a sweat. Read on to learn more about the strength and tenacity of this fan-favorite Ford SUV—and when you’re ready, schedule a time to test the Explorer for yourself at
LaFontaine Ford of Lansing.
Ford Makes Towing Easy
Ford gives drivers options behind the wheel of the Explorer. Its 5,600 lb. towing capacity makes towing a breeze thanks to its emphasis on providing assurance for carrying large weights. The available Class IV Trailer Tow Package brings a slew of towing-friendly features to make any haul easier, including:
- Class IV Hitch Receiver
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
- Smart Trailer Tow Connector
- Upgraded Rear Bumper
Trailer Sway Control is a standard addition on the Explorer, a system that selectively brakes and adjusts engine power to maintain command when hitched. Whether on rough or even terrain, the Explorer will adapt to your environment for easy handling.
When you need extra space inside as you tow, you can rely on the 87.8 cu. ft. of cargo volume to pack everything from camping equipment to coolers for a day with Mother Nature.
So, What Can You Tow?
Ford wants you to live your best life. The Explorer gives you up to 5,600 lbs. of towing capacity to work with, which means you can get creative with what you want to haul around Lansing or beyond. For instance, if you’re helping a friend move across the city, a travel or utility trailer will take up just around 1,000 lbs., an easy task for the Explorer.
The Explorer’s impressive towing capacity means you can carry heavier objects like a 20 to 30-foot camper, a small livestock trailer, an enclosed moving trailer, or your favorite pair of dirt bikes with your favorite equipment. There’s room to spare with an Explorer, and it invites you to push it to its limits.
Find Your Favorite Explorer
Much like its towing capabilities, the
Explorer is anything but a one-size-fits-all SUV. Rather, it offers a range of trim levels to choose from, each offering its own unique spin for drivers needing as much strength as possible.
The Explorer base model, ST-Line, King Ranch, and Platinum trims are some of our inventory's most sought-after Explorer trims. Each of these models includes the available Class IV Trailer Tow Package, which ups the towing capacity from 5,300 lbs. to 5,600 lbs.
No matter which Explorer trim you prefer, our Ford experts are eager to help you narrow your search. When you visit our showroom, we’ll take you for a test drive to pair you with the Explorer you deserve.
Ford Explorer: Tow to Your Heart’s Content
Where do you want to go? You deserve to make the best of your time around Lansing, East Lansing, and Holt, MI, and LaFontaine Ford of Lansing is happy to bridge the gap between dreams and reality. We’re impressed by the Ford Explorer’s towing capacity, with its tenacity for ease of trailering and towing and its larger-than-life strength to haul almost anything.
We’d love to have you visit our showroom to tell you more about this Explorer’s capabilities.
Schedule a time to chat with our team and you’ll be on your way to driving with newfound strength.
