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Ford Expedition towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Ford Expedition. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered25 (1999–2023)
Configurations203
Highest rating in our dataset9,200 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,940 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Ford Expedition towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Ford Expedition towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20236,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,758 lbs11Open year
20225,500 lbs9,000 lbs1,758 lbs11Open year
20215,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,758 lbs10Open year
20205,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,750 lbs8Open year
20195,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,750 lbs6Open year
20189,000 lbs9,000 lbs1,850 lbs6Open year
20176,000 lbs9,000 lbs1,640 lbs8Open year
20166,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20156,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20146,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,690 lbs6Open year
20139,000 lbs9,200 lbs1,690 lbs6Open year
20128,900 lbs9,200 lbs1,630 lbs8Open year
20118,900 lbs9,200 lbs1,620 lbs8Open year
20109,000 lbs9,200 lbs1,895 lbs8Open year
20099,000 lbs9,200 lbs1,895 lbs8Open year
20089,000 lbs9,200 lbs1,895 lbs8Open year
20079,000 lbs9,200 lbs1,895 lbs6Open year
20066,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,615 lbs12Open year
20056,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,615 lbs13Open year
20045,000 lbs8,950 lbs1,615 lbs14Open year
20035,750 lbs8,950 lbs1,615 lbs14Open year
20028,100 lbs8,100 lbs1,940 lbs4Open year
20018,100 lbs8,100 lbs1,810 lbs4Open year
20007,900 lbs8,300 lbs1,800 lbs4Open year
19995,900 lbs7,400 lbs1,800 lbs4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Ford Expedition towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Ford Expedition years can tow my trailer?

Compare Ford Expedition model years

20222023
Min towing5,500 lbs6,000 lbs
Max towing9,000 lbs6,000 lbs
Max payload1,758 lbs1,758 lbs
Configurations1111
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.31, 3.733.31, 3.73
Engines3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • 2023 has a 3,000 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2022 (9,000 lbs → 6,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Ford Expedition configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Timberline 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 XL 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 XL 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Timberline 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XL 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XL 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,500 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XL 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,757 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XL 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,758 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 King Ranch 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 XLT 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.31 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Platinum 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.31 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,850 lbs
    Open year

Ford Expedition towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20235,000 – 9,000 lbs9,000 lbs1,758 lbs40
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20195,000 – 9,200 lbs9,200 lbs1,895 lbs72
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20095,000 – 9,200 lbs9,200 lbs1,940 lbs87
1990s1990–199919995,900 – 7,400 lbs7,400 lbs1,800 lbs4

Ford Expedition payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20231,757 lbs1,758 lbs10Open year
20221,757 lbs1,758 lbs10Open year
20211,757 lbs1,758 lbs10Open year
20201,700 lbs1,750 lbs8Open year
20191,700 lbs1,750 lbs6Open year
20181,850 lbs1,850 lbs6Open year
20171,620 lbs1,640 lbs8Open year
20161,660 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20151,660 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20141,660 lbs1,690 lbs6Open year
20131,660 lbs1,690 lbs6Open year
20121,590 lbs1,630 lbs8Open year
20111,590 lbs1,620 lbs8Open year
20101,822 lbs1,895 lbs8Open year
20091,822 lbs1,895 lbs8Open year
20081,822 lbs1,895 lbs8Open year
20071,822 lbs1,895 lbs6Open year
20061,485 lbs1,615 lbs12Open year
20051,485 lbs1,615 lbs13Open year
20041,485 lbs1,615 lbs14Open year
20031,485 lbs1,615 lbs14Open year
20021,705 lbs1,940 lbs4Open year
20011,705 lbs1,810 lbs4Open year
20001,800 lbs1,800 lbs4Open year
19991,800 lbs1,800 lbs4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Ford Expedition towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2022 → 2023: Maximum towing 9,000 lbs → 6,000 lbs (-3,000 lbs)
  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 6,000 lbs → 9,000 lbs (+3,000 lbs)
  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 9,000 lbs → 6,000 lbs (-3,000 lbs)
  • 2016 → 2017: Maximum towing 6,000 lbs → 9,000 lbs (+3,000 lbs)
  • 2013 → 2014: Maximum towing 9,200 lbs → 6,000 lbs (-3,200 lbs)
  • 2006 → 2007: Maximum towing 6,000 lbs → 9,200 lbs (+3,200 lbs)
  • 2004 → 2005: Maximum towing 8,950 lbs → 6,000 lbs (-2,950 lbs)
  • 2002 → 2003: Maximum towing 8,100 lbs → 8,950 lbs (+850 lbs)
  • 1999 → 2000: Maximum towing 7,400 lbs → 8,300 lbs (+900 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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