FORD 2013 Explorer v.4 - Manual (Page 296)

Your vehicle may tow a Class I or III trailer provided the maximum trailer
weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your
vehicle configuration on the following chart.
Engine, passengers
and trailer class Maximum GCWR -
lb. (kg)
Maximum trailer
weight - lb. (kg)
Front-wheel drive vehicles
2.0L GTDI,
6–passenger, Class I 6810 (3089) 2000 (907)
2.0L GTDI,
7–passenger, Class I 6830 (3098) 2000 (907)
3.5L TiVCT,
6–passenger, Class I 6870 (3116) 2000 (907)
3.5L TiVCT,
7–passenger, Class I 6940 (3148) 2020 (916)
3.5L TiVCT,
6–passenger, Class III 9910 (4495) 5000 (2268) *
3.5L TiVCT,
7–passenger, Class III 9980 (4527) 5020 (2277) *
Four-wheel drive vehicles
3.5L TiVCT,
6–passenger, Class I 7100 (3221) 2000 (907)
3.5L TiVCT,
7–passenger, Class I 7110 (3225) 2020 (916)
3.5L TiVCT,
6–passenger, Class III 10160 (4608) 5000 (2268)
3.5L TiVCT,
7–passenger, Class III 10160 (4608) 5040 (2286)
* For towing trailers up to 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), use a
weight-carrying hitch and ball, which uniformly spreads the trailer
tongue loads through your vehicle’s underbody structure. For towing
trailers over 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), up to the maximum trailer
weight, we recommend you use a weight-distributing hitch to increase
front axle load while towing.
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