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2020 Ford Expedition towing capacity

Max tow rating

9,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 7,300 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
9,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 7,360 lb
Margin
1,900 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
130% of 5,623 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 7,360 lbRating: 9,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 7,360 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
9,200 lb
80% of the rating
7,360 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 7,360 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 7,360 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 7,360 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 9,200 lb: XL 4WD, $51,990.

2020 Ford Expedition tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
XL 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD9,200 lb1,620 lb7,243 lb5,623 lb$51,990
Max XLT 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$55,835
Max Limited 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$66,375
Max King Ranch 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$75,590
Max Platinum 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$76,965
Max XLT 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$58,845
Limited 4x23.5L2WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$63,345
Max Limited 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$69,495
King Ranch 4x23.5L2WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$72,895
Platinum 4x23.5L2WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$73,935
Max King Ranch 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$78,715
Max Platinum 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$80,110
XLT 4x43.5L4WD5,900 lb1,758 lb7,450 lb5,692 lb$55,820
King Ranch 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD5,900 lb1,758 lb7,450 lb5,623 lb$76,025
XLT 2WD3.5L 6cyl2WD6,000 lb to 9,300 lb1,640 lb to 1,757 lb7,200 lb5,368 lb$52,810
Limited 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD5,900 lb to 9,200 lb1,620 lb to 1,758 lb7,450 lb5,623 lb$66,470
Platinum 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD5,900 lb to 9,200 lb1,620 lb to 1,758 lb7,450 lb5,623 lb$77,085

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2014: 9,200 lb to 9,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 9,000 lb to 9,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 9,200 lb to 9,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 9,300 lb to 9,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 9,200 lb to 6,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 6,300 lb to 9,600 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Expedition (this car)9,200 lbXL 4WD$51,990
Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lbCommercial 4WD$46,390
GMC Yukon8,400 lbDenali RWD$67,700
Lincoln Navigator8,300 lb4WD$78,855
Chevrolet Suburban8,000 lbCommercial 4WD$52,700
Toyota Sequoia7,400 lbSR5 RWD$49,980
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST 4WD$54,740

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Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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