Ford Explorer 2WD towing capacity by year

The Ford Explorer 2WD has tow data across 7 model years, from 2003 through 2010. The most recent 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD carries a maximum tow rating of 5,375 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2008 model year at 7,310 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Explorer 2WD 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 Explorer 2WD max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Explorer 2WD, 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 Explorer 2WD years (2006–2010)

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

Older Ford Explorer 2WD years (2003–2005)

Earlier model years for the Ford Explorer 2WD, going back to 2003. 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.