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    Explorer Towing Capacity

    2.7L Ecoboost Super Crew with a 3.31 transmission that can tow 7600lbs. Our camper is only 3800lbs unloaded and maxes out at 4800 with water and gear, so we are good to go! Came with factory trailer brake controller and their new trailer back up system. The fuel economy of the 2.7L is better...
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    Explorer Towing Capacity

    Thought I would post an update. The Ford dealership was at first puzzled about the towing capacity of my Explorer. They had to "put their heads together" and then called me back to inform me that the car indeed could only tow 2000lbs and there was nothing they could do. Long story short, I am...
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    Explorer Towing Capacity

    Thank you VERY much for your help. I will call the dealer about that tow button. I think we will try the camping thing locally and IF it turns out to be something our family enjoys, we will make some vehicle upgrades in the next year or so. Maybe get a drivable RV and not have to worry about...
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    Explorer Towing Capacity

    OK thank you. I'm so bummed out, because the dealer told us 5000 when we bought it. Our small camper is 3800 and we thought we were safely under the max. Asides from purchasing a NEW car, is there anything I can do to the current car to make it handle the 3800lbs? We plan on towing it to local...
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    Explorer Towing Capacity

    I purchased a 2013 XLT with a dealer installed OEM Class III hitch receiver. It has the 3.6L V6. I cannot find any solid answers on how much the car can tow. The hitch says 5000lbs. The Ford website says anywhere from 2000-5000lbs. Can anyone out there help me in finding out the actual towing...
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