2025 Ford Expedition towing capacity
Max tow rating
9,600lb
- Active 4x2, 3.5L, 2WD.
- Base trim: 9,600 lb.
- Top 2% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 7,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 9,600 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 7,680 lb
- Margin
- 2,000 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 134% of 5,668 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 9,600 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 7,680 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 7,680 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 9,600 lb: Active 4x2, $62,400.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active 4x2 | 3.5L | 2WD | 9,600 lb | 1,971 lb | 7,375 lb | 5,668 lb | $62,400 |
| Active 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,600 lb | 1,957 lb | 7,625 lb | 5,668 lb | $65,400 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,600 lb | 1,957 lb | 7,625 lb | 5,668 lb | $74,850 |
| TREMOR 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,600 lb | 1,957 lb | 7,625 lb | 5,668 lb | $81,350 |
| King Ranch 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,600 lb | 1,957 lb | 7,625 lb | 5,668 lb | $84,000 |
| Max Active 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 1,956 lb | 7,750 lb | 5,794 lb | $68,400 |
| Max Platinum 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 1,956 lb | 7,750 lb | 5,794 lb | $77,850 |
| Max King Ranch 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 1,956 lb | 7,750 lb | 5,794 lb | $87,000 |
| Max Active 4x2 | 3.5L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,300 lb | 1,958 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,542 lb to 5,794 lb | $65,400 |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition (this car) | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,400 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $62,425 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 8,700 lb | Reserve 4WD | $99,995 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lb | 2WD 4dr LS | $59,500 |
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | Elevation RWD | $67,200 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,200 lb | 2WD 4dr LS | $62,500 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,000 lb | Active RWD | $40,050 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree