Specifications Comparison: 2003 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Sport Trac XLT	4.0L V6	RWD	5,260 lbs.
Sport Trac XLT	4.0L V6	4WD	5,060 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Base	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Platinum	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Platinum	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.