FordExplorer2012 · Fifth generation
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  3. Towing Capacity
  4. 2012

2012 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

2,000 lb
Catalog towing
2,000 lb · Base 4dr 4x4
Highest stored rating
  • Stored configurations6
  • Configurations with a rating6

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

Can I tow it?

Trailer weight vs the highest catalog rating this year catalog towing.

Payload

Payload is not published or derivable for a selected configuration. The checker stays off rather than inventing a number.

Configurations

ConfigurationTowingPayloadDriveHPCurb
Base 4dr 4x42,000 lb1,429 lb4x42904,731 lb
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive2,000 lb1,603 lb—2904,557 lb
Limited 4dr 4x42,000 lb1,429 lb4x42904,731 lb
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive2,000 lb1,603 lb—2904,557 lb
XLT 4dr 4x42,000 lb1,429 lb4x42904,731 lb
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive2,000 lb1,603 lb—2904,557 lb

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Questions

What is the highest stored towing rating for a 2012 Ford Explorer?
2,000 lb · Base 4dr 4x4, Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Limited 4dr 4x4, Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, XLT 4dr 4x4, XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive.
Do all configurations have the same towing rating?
Yes. Every stored rated configuration is 2,000 lb.
How many configurations are represented?
6 stored configurations; 6 with a towing figure.

These are stored catalog configuration ratings and may not represent every package-specific maximum.