Ford Expedition EL towing capacity by year

The Ford Expedition EL has tow data across 11 model years, from 2007 through 2017. The most recent 2017 Ford Expedition EL carries a maximum tow rating of 9,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2016 model year at 9,100 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Expedition EL page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Ford Expedition EL max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Expedition EL, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Ford Expedition EL years (2013–2017)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Ford Expedition EL years (2007–2012)

Earlier model years for the Ford Expedition EL, going back to 2007. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.