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2021 Ford Expedition towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,300lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 5,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
6,300 lb
80% rule
Up to 5,040 lb
Margin
1,300 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
90% of 5,544 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%: 5,040 lbRating: 6,300 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 5,040 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
6,300 lb
80% of the rating
5,040 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 5,040 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 lbSome, up to 5,040 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,040 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
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 6,300 lb: Max XLT 4x2, $55,410.

2021 Ford Expedition tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Max XLT 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$55,410
Max Limited 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$64,175
Max King Ranch 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$75,335
Max Platinum 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD6,300 lb1,756 lb7,300 lb5,544 lb$76,375
XL 4x23.5L2WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$49,625
XLT 2WD3.5L 6cyl2WD6,000 lb1,640 lb to 1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$53,410
Max XLT 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$58,460
Limited 4x23.5L2WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$62,175
Max Limited 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$67,225
King Ranch 4x23.5L2WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$73,335
Platinum 4x23.5L2WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,200 lb5,443 lb$74,375
Max King Ranch 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$78,385
Max Platinum 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,757 lb7,550 lb5,793 lb$79,425
XLT 4x43.5L4WD5,900 lb1,758 lb7,450 lb5,692 lb$56,460
XL 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD5,900 lb to 6,000 lb1,620 lb to 1,758 lb7,450 lb5,692 lb$52,675
Limited 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD5,900 lb to 6,000 lb1,620 lb to 1,758 lb7,450 lb5,692 lb$65,225
King Ranch 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD5,900 lb to 6,000 lb1,620 lb to 1,758 lb7,450 lb5,692 lb$76,385
Platinum 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD5,900 lb to 6,000 lb1,620 lb to 1,758 lb7,450 lb5,692 lb$77,425

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

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,600 lbCommercial 2WD$47,900
GMC Yukon8,400 lbSLE RWD$51,000
Chevrolet Suburban8,300 lbCommercial 2WD$51,000
Lincoln Navigator8,300 lbReserve 4WD$85,165
Toyota Sequoia7,400 lbSR5 RWD$50,400
Ford Expedition (this car)6,300 lbMax XLT 4x2$55,410
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST 4WD$49,000

Lists by trailer weight

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.

How values are checked