How Much Can Each of the Three Engine Options of the 2019 Ford Explorer Tow?

By Product Expert | Posted in New Ford Models, Towing & Payload on Monday, October 15th, 2018 at 9:23 pm

Passenger side exterior view of a red 2020 Ford Explorer

How Much Can the 2019 Ford Explorer Tow?

The 2019 Ford Explorer is the ultimate driving companion thanks to its exceptional styling, interior cargo and passenger versatility, and its ample towing capability. A bold front fascia has wideset headlights and a unique honey-combed grille while muscular and athletic body lines stretch along the profile for a long and lean exterior appeal. You can learn about the performance specs for the three engine options of the 2019 Ford Explorer along with exactly how much each can tow right here below and you can get behind the wheel of the 2019 Explorer at EVS Auto in Milwaukee, WI today.

What are the Performance Specs for the 2019 Ford Explorer?

The three engine options of the 2019 Ford Explorer include a standard 3.5L Ti-VCT V6, a 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4, and a 3.5L EcoBoost® V6.

Engine	Horsepower/ Torque	Maximum Towing Capacity*
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	290 HP/ 255 LB-FT	5,000 Pounds
2.3L EcoBoost® I-4	280 HP/ 310 LB-FT	3,000 Pounds
3.5L EcoBoost® V6	365 HP/ 250 LB-FT	5,000 Pounds

^{*When Equipped with the Class III Trailer Tow Package}

All three engines work with a 6-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission for optimal fuel efficiency. The 3.5L V6 averages 17 MPG City/ 24 MPG HWY and the 2.3L Turbocharged EcoBoost® I-4 engine attains EPA fuel economy estimates of 19 MPG City/ 27 MPG HWY while the 3.5L Twin Turbocharged EcoBoost® V6 gets 16 MPG City/ 27 MPG HWY. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is an available option for the 3.5L V6 and 2.3 L EcoBoost® while the 3.5L EcoBoost® engine receives AWD standard for complete confidence driving on rough roads or uncertain weather conditions.

Trade-Up to the 2019 Explorer The interior of the 2019 Ford Explorer has seating for seven people and provides them with 151.5 cubic feet of overall passenger volume. The two rear rows of seating have split-folding functionality which allows the 2019 Explorer to easily increase its standard cargo space of 21 cubic feet up to 81.7 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat. You can take the 2019 Ford Explorer for a test drive today at EVS Auto and experience its powerful engine options and spacious interior first-hand.

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