Ford Explorer Four-Door 4x4 towing capacity by year

The Ford Explorer Four-Door 4x4 has tow data across 10 model years, from 1992 through 2001. The most recent 2001 Ford Explorer Four-Door 4x4 carries a maximum tow rating of 6,620 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Explorer Four-Door 4x4 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 Four-Door 4x4 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Explorer Four-Door 4x4, 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 Four-Door 4x4 years (1997–2001)

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

Older Ford Explorer Four-Door 4x4 years (1992–1996)

Earlier model years for the Ford Explorer Four-Door 4x4, going back to 1992. 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.