2022 Ford Explorer — 2020-2025 model years, multiple engine/drivetrain combinations, but not all individual trim/cab/bed configurations exhaustively listed
⚠ Pending verification
Figures were extracted from the source below and are pending confirmation against the OEM towing guide.
Source: Secondary automotive source — Ford Explorer Towing Capacity: Charts By Year & Engine · retrieved 2026-07-02
Max Towing Capacity
5,600
lbs / 2,540 kg
Engine Variants
3 variants
Trim Notes
Maximum 5,600 lbs is achieved with the 3.0L EcoBoost V-6 engine paired with the available Class 4 Trailer Tow Package. The 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Class 4 package achieves 5,300 lbs. The 3.3L V-6 hybrid with Class 4 package achieves 5,000 lbs. The standard Class 3 Tow Package yields 5,000 lbs for the I-4 and V-6 gas engines, and 3,000 lbs for the hybrid.
⚠ Important
Peak 5,600 lb: 2022 Ford Explorer, 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6, with Class 4 Trailer Tow Package (conventional ball hitch). Next-highest 5,300 lb: 2022 Ford Explorer, 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, with Class 4 Trailer Tow Package.
◆ Gear you may need
Always confirm against your door-jamb sticker & OEM towing guide before hauling. Ratings vary by exact configuration.
Different configuration? Look it up
The 5,600 lbs figure above is the properly-equipped maximum for this model year. For a specific trim, engine, or drivetrain, run your exact setup through the live tool:
Prose overview
The 2022 Ford Explorer carries a maximum towing capacity of 5,600 lbs when properly equipped, paired with a Class III hitch. As with every truck and SUV, the rating swings by engine, drivetrain, cab and bed configuration, and rear axle ratio — so two 2022 Ford Explorers on the same lot can be rated thousands of pounds apart. Match your trailer to the lowestrelevant limit (towing capacity, payload, GCWR, and hitch rating), and verify against the sticker inside the driver's-side door jamb.
Related tow ratings
2022 Ford Explorer towing FAQ
What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2022 Ford Explorer?
A properly equipped 2022 Ford Explorer is rated to tow up to 5,600 lbs. This maximum applies only to specific engine, axle, and tow-package combinations — most trims tow less.
What hitch class does the 2022 Ford Explorer need?
Based on its rated capacity, the 2022 Ford Explorer typically pairs with a Class III hitch. Always match the hitch to your loaded trailer weight and never exceed the vehicle's rated capacity.
Do I need a brake controller to tow with a 2022 Ford Explorer?
Most states require trailer brakes — and a brake controller — for trailers over 3,000 lbs loaded. A brake controller syncs the trailer's brakes with the vehicle's for safe, controlled stops.
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