Ford Expedition - Towing Capability

Towing Capability

When first introduced in 1996, the Expedition competed directly with both the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon in the full-size half-ton SUV towing segment. New competitors to the towing segment emerged soon thereafter which include the Dodge Durango (which was discontinued in 2009, but reintroduced in 2011), Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia. Product research conducted by Ford indicated that 92 percent of Expedition owners use the SUV for vacations. Some 60 percent use it to transport outdoor sports equipment, while 40 percent of Expedition owners use the vehicle for towing.

The new half-ton Expedition EL/Max competes with the half-ton Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and GMC Yukon XL 1500 in the towing segment.

Over the years the Expedition’s towing capacity has grown from 8,100 lb (3,700 kg) to a current rating of 9,200 lbs (when properly equipped). The list of towing features is also ever growing. Towing features common to all generations of the Expedition include: smallest possible turning radius for increased trailer maneuverability, large side view mirrors to improve rearward visibility, rearward-facing lane departure indicators which are helpful to other motorist when the Expedition is towing a long trailer providing added visual safety, heavy-duty flashers, heavy-duty large robust disc brakes to withstand prolonged braking while towing and an available heavy-duty trailer tow package which includes necessary additions for heavy-duty towing.