Which Ford Explorer years have a towing capacity of 5,000 lb or more?
The Ford Explorer offers a towing capacity of 5,000 lb or more in 15 of the 18 model years we have trim data for (2010–2027). It first appears in 2010, standard on the XLT and optional on the Limited. No 2027 trim has it.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2026 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2025 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Active, Platinum, ST, ST-Line and Base). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Base. Not on the Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, ST, ST-Line, Timberline and XLT. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Base. Not on the Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, ST, ST-Line, Timberline and XLT. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the ST, Timberline and Base. Optional on the Base, King Ranch and ST-Line (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Limited, Platinum and XLT. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the ST and Base. Optional on the Base, King Ranch, Platinum and XLT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Limited and Timberline. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum, ST and Base. Optional on the XLT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base and Limited. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum and Sport. Optional on the Base and Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the XLT and Base. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum and Sport. Optional on the Base, Limited and XLT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum and Sport. Optional on the Base and Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the XLT and Base. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum and Sport. Not on the Base, Limited and XLT. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the Sport. Optional on the Base, Limited and XLT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2014 | Optional | Optional on the Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Limited and XLT. |
| 2013 | Some trims | Standard on the Base, Limited, Sport and XLT. Not on the Base. |
| 2012 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2011 | Optional | Optional on the Limited and XLT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2010 | Some trims | Standard on the XLT. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Eddie Bauer, Limited and XLT. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with a towing capacity of 5,000 lb or more
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