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How Much Can the 2022 Ford Explorer Tow?
By Product Expert | Posted in Ford, New Ford Models, Towing & Payload on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 5:12 pm
What is the towing capacity of the 2022 Ford Explorer?
The 2022 Ford Explorer is an excellent option if you’re looking for a 3-row, seven-seater SUV for your everyday drive or your weekend adventure. It’s got plenty of room for your family and comes equipped with all the modern conveniences that you come to expect from a modern family SUV. However, does the new Ford Explorer have enough brawn to tow your trailer or fishing boat on your next family weekend trip? Let’s find out the towing capacity of the 2022 Ford Explorer in this blog from Eric Von Schledorn Auto Group in Milwaukee, WI.
2022 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
The 2022 Ford Explorer comes with powerful new engines that determine how much weight it can tow. Apart from the gasoline-fueled Ford EcoBoost® engines, the 2022 Explorer also has a hybrid option. Let’s look at the available engines and the towing capacities they offer.
- 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-Cylinder: The base engine in the 2022 Ford Explorer makes 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. This engine powers the Explorer, Explorer XLT, Explorer ST-Line, Explorer Timberline, and Explorer Limited trims. An Explorer with this engine can tow up to 5,300 pounds when properly equipped!
- 3.0L EcoBoost® V6: You can opt for this powerful V6 engine on the Explorer ST, Explorer King Ranch®, and the top-of-the-line Explorer Platinum trims. This twin-turbo V6 provides varying output depending on the trim level. It makes 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque on the performance-oriented Explorer ST trim and 365 horses and 380 pound-feet of torque on the top-of-the-line Explorer Platinum. However, the engine is capable enough to allow either trim to tow up to an impressive 5,600 pounds
- 3.3L Hybrid Engine: You can opt for the hybrid engine option on the Explorer Limited and Explorer Platinum trims. This hybrid powertrain is quite robust while also being fuel-efficient and allows these trims to tow up to 5,000 pounds! Â
What can the 2022 Ford Explorer tow?
No matter which 2022 Ford Explorer trim you choose, you are guaranteed a minimum of 5,000 pounds of towing capacity which is more than sufficient to tow some oversized items such as:
- Campers
- RVs
- Fishing boats
- Rowboats
- Two or three ATVs
Also Read: What is the Towing Capacity of the Ford Ranger?
Check out the 2022 Ford Explorer at Eric Von Schledorn Auto Group in Milwaukee, WI
As you can see, the 2022 Ford Explorer is definitely capable of towing most of the stuff you can think of. If you’re looking to buy it, you can check it out in our online inventory, but if you insist on trying out its capabilities, you can also take a test drive around Milwaukee. Call us today or schedule a test drive here.
