Specifications Comparison: 2023 Ford Explorer vs 2022 Honda Pilot

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Base	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	4WD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Platinum	3.3L	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Platinum	3.3L	RWD	5,000 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
STLine	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
STLine	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Timberline	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Black Edition	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Elite	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
EXL	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
EXL	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Special Edition	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
Special Edition	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Sport	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
Sport	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Touring 7 Passenger	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
Touring 7 Passenger	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Touring 8 Passenger	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
Touring 8 Passenger	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Trailsport TrailSport	3.5L V6	AWD	500 lbs.