Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
With seating for seven and lots of space in the trunk, the Ford Explorer is a great SUV for families in Tunkhannock, Dallas, and Wilkes-Barre, PA. It’s also built to help you carry some extra cargo, but how much can it tow? Tunkhannock Ford finds out with this in-depth look at the 2020 Ford Explorer towing capacity.
Specs & Towing Capacity
The 2020 Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,600 pounds. To give you the kind of capability, it runs on a 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine that delivers 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. A 2.3L 4-cylinder EcoBoost® is also available, though. It uses its 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque to tow up to 5,300 pounds. Even the fuel-efficient Explorer Hybrid can haul lots of cargo for you. Its 3.3L V6 hybrid powertrain can carry up to 5,000 pounds.
With that kind of power under the hood, every one of the Explorer’s engines can help families and businesses. You can take a trailer to your construction site, bring a camper to your favorite spot in the Poconos, or tow your boat down to the Susquehanna River or Lake Wallenpaupack.
Towing Features
Whether you have a couple of dirt bikes or a big boat hitched to your SUV, the new Ford Explorer offers plenty of features to help you get your cargo around safely. For example, Trailer Sway Control comes standard and monitors your cargo while you drive. It uses corrective braking measures to keep your trailer balanced and in line with your SUV. There’s no need to worry about changing lanes either. The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) includes Trailer Coverage, so you’ll know when the coast is clear.
You’ll even have some technology that can help you line up with your trailer. Every trim level comes with a touchscreen display on the dashboard. While it’s normally the home of your infotainment system, it can also give you a closer look at what’s behind your SUV. Just put it in reverse and the screen switches over to the standard rear camera.
To help you steer your trailer and see what’s around your Ford SUV, a 360-Degree Camera is also available. It creates an overhead view of your Explorer and includes a Split-View Display, so you can see multiple angles at the same time.
Cargo Capabilities
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In addition to hauling a trailer, the 2020 Ford Explorer is ready to carry lots of bags, boxes, and groceries inside too. The trunk features 18.2 cubic feet of space, but folding seats come standard in the second and third rows in case you need to load to more. With the seats folded, the Explorer offers up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo room.
A hands-free, foot-activated liftgate is available to make it easier to pack up when you’ve got your hands full. If you’ve got a packed car, you can put some things up top and tie them to a set of raised roof rails and crossbars.
Test Drive the Ford Explorer
To learn more about the Ford Explorer towing capacity, visit our Ford dealership and take a test drive. With its powerful engines, smart features, and roomy interior, it can help families in Harvey’s Lake, Dallas, and Wilkes-Barre, PA carry lots of heavy cargo.
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