Specifications Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
	3.5L V6	4WD	2,000 lbs.
EcoBoost (4 Cyl)	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
Limited	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
Limited	3.5L V6	4WD	2,000 lbs.
Limited EcoBoost (4 C	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
XLT	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
XLT	3.5L V6	4WD	2,000 lbs.
XLT EcoBoost (4 Cyl)	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 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.