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2007 Ford Explorer towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,500 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
Tow Planner
Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2007 Ford Explorer tow?
In our dataset, 12 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 3,500 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,500 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 12 of 12
Highest-rated example: Eddie Bauer V6 4dr · 4x2 — 3,500 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT V8 4dr · 4x4 — 3,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2007 Ford Explorer. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Bauer V6 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
| Eddie Bauer V6 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
| Eddie Bauer V8 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
| Eddie Bauer V8 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
| Limited V6 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,460 lbs |
| Limited V6 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,450 lbs |
| Limited V8 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,460 lbs |
| Limited V8 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,450 lbs |
| XLT V6 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
| XLT V6 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2007 Ford Explorer 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,500 lbs (median 3,500 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
2007 Ford Explorer 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 3,500 lbs (median 3,500 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 3,500 lbs | 12 |
2007 Ford Explorer payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,450 – 1,520 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 12
Highest-payload configurations
- Eddie Bauer V6 4dr · 4x2 — 1,520 lbs
- Eddie Bauer V8 4dr · 4x2 — 1,520 lbs
- XLT V6 4dr · 4x2 — 1,520 lbs
- XLT V8 4dr · 4x2 — 1,520 lbs
- Eddie Bauer V6 4dr · 4x4 — 1,510 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2007 Ford Explorer dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 3,500 lbs | 6 |
| 4x4 | 3,500 lbs | 6 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Published towing range: 3,500 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Bauer V6 4dr 4x2 | 3,500 lbs | 4,460 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 210 | 254 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| Eddie Bauer V6 4dr 4x4 | 3,500 lbs | 4,632 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 210 | 254 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| Eddie Bauer V8 4dr 4x2 | 3,500 lbs | 4,542 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 292 | 300 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| Eddie Bauer V8 4dr 4x4 | 3,500 lbs | 4,712 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 292 | 300 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| Limited V6 4dr 4x2 | 3,500 lbs | 4,460 lbs | 1,460 lbs | 210 | 254 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| Limited V6 4dr 4x4 | 3,500 lbs | 4,632 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 210 | 254 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| Limited V8 4dr 4x2 | 3,500 lbs | 4,542 lbs | 1,460 lbs | 292 | 300 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| Limited V8 4dr 4x4 | 3,500 lbs | 4,712 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 292 | 300 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| XLT V6 4dr 4x2 | 3,500 lbs | 4,460 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 210 | 254 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| XLT V6 4dr 4x4 | 3,500 lbs | 4,632 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 210 | 254 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| XLT V8 4dr 4x2 | 3,500 lbs | 4,542 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 292 | 300 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
| XLT V8 4dr 4x4 | 3,500 lbs | 4,712 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 292 | 300 | 3.55 | 113.7 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.