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Specifications Comparison: 2021 Ford Explorer vs 2016 Ford Explorer

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Towing Capacity

2021 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
2.3L I4RWD5,300 lbs.
2.3L I44WD5,300 lbs.
2.3L I44WD5,300 lbs.
King Ranch3.0L V6RWD5,300 lbs.
King Ranch3.0L V64WD5,300 lbs.
Limited3.3LRWD5,300 lbs.
Limited3.3LRWD5,300 lbs.
Limited3.3L4WD5,300 lbs.
Limited3.3L4WD5,300 lbs.
Platinum3.0L V6RWD5,300 lbs.
Platinum3.0L V64WD5,000 lbs.
Platinum3.0L V64WD5,000 lbs.
ST3.0L V64WD5,600 lbs.
Timberline2.3L I44WD5,300 lbs.
XLT2.3L I4RWD5,300 lbs.
XLT2.3L I44WD5,300 lbs.

2016 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
EcoBoost3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
EcoBoost3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
Limited3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
Limited3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
Limited EcoBoost3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
Limited EcoBoost3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
Platinum3.5L V64WD5,000 lbs.
Sport3.5L V64WD5,000 lbs.
XLT3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
XLT3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
XLT EcoBoost3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
XLT EcoBoost3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.

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