What can the 2023 Ford Expedition tow?
Yes, up to
6,300 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 11 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 5,040 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- Max XLT 4x2
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 1,305 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall: 4,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 6,300 lb. 79% used.
- Tongue weight
- 624 lb
- Payload
- 924 lb of 1,756 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,995 lb loaded. Rating 6,300 lb. 79% of the rating. Margin 1,305 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 5,040 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,756 lb. Left 832 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Max XLT 4x2.
Every trim
Yes: 13 trims. 2 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max XLT 4x2 | 6,300 lb | 79% | 1,756 lb | 832 lb | Yes |
| Max Limited 4x2 | 6,300 lb | 79% | 1,756 lb | 832 lb | Yes |
| Max King Ranch 4x2 | 6,300 lb | 79% | 1,756 lb | 832 lb | Yes |
| Max Platinum 4x2 | 6,300 lb | 79% | 1,756 lb | 832 lb | Yes |
| XL 4x2 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
| XL STX 4WD | 6,000 lb | 83% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| MAX XL 4WD | 6,000 lb | 83% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| XLT 4x4 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,758 lb | 834 lb | Yes |
| Max XLT 4x4 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
| Limited 4x2 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
| Max Limited 4x4 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
| King Ranch 4x2 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
| Platinum 4x2 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
| Max King Ranch 4x4 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
| Max Platinum 4x4 | 6,000 lb | 83% | 1,757 lb | 833 lb | Yes |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ