{"id":2429,"date":"2017-08-22T15:59:54","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T15:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2024-05-14T19:46:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T19:46:41","slug":"what-is-the-towing-capacity-of-the-2017-ford-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-the-towing-capacity-of-the-2017-ford-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Towing Capacity of the 2017 Ford Explorer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>2017 Ford Explorer in Edmonton AB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Ford Explorer is comfortable and spacious, it also features a lot of power and performance capabilities. Because of the versatility, the Ford Explorer has been one of the most popular SUVs in a crowded field of quality vehicles. If you&#8217;ve never driven a Ford Explorer, maybe you don&#8217;t think an SUV can compare to a heavy duty truck when it comes to towing. Well, think again. The Explorer is uniquely powerful, despite its stylish looks and comfortable interior. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the towing capacity and capabilities of the 2017 Ford Explorer.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-explorer-sherwood-park-ab\">Check Out Our Inventory of New Ford Explorer Models!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Aq9NI233670&#038;index=2&#038;list=PLCFM1h5Oz66jXUlJdKCGN0ISE_6gnfBUz\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Aq9NI233670&amp;index=2&amp;list=PLCFM1h5Oz66jXUlJdKCGN0ISE_6gnfBUz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How Much Can The 2017 Ford Explorer Tow?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While an SUV is not a traditional towing vehicle, when properly-equipped, the 2017 Ford Explorer can handle a lot of weight! Before buying, you should determine how much weight you will need to tow. If you are going to be towing a boat or a small camper, you should look to a higher-power engine option that the standard 2.3-liter 4-cylinder base engine. Take a look below to see the towing capacity of each of the three available engine options of the 2017 Ford Explorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote><ul>\n<li><strong>2.3-liter EcoBoost\u00ae 4-cylinder Engine<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 2,000 pounds (or up to 3,000 pounds with Class II Trailer Tow Package)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>3.5-liter V6 Engine<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 2,000 pounds (or up to 5,000 pounds with Class III Trailer Tow Package and weight-distributing hitch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>3.5-liter EcoBoost\u00ae V6 Engine<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 2,000 pounds (or up to 5,000 pounds with Class III Trailer Tow Package and weight-distributing hitch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, the 2017 Ford Explorer can be so much more than a great family vehicle! But if 5,000 pounds isn&#8217;t quite enough, check out more powerful options from Ford, including the Ford F-150 or even the Ford F-250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2017\/09\/14182132\/2017_FORD_EXPLORER_A2_o-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Ford Explorer front view by mountains\" class=\"wp-image-11287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2017\/09\/14182132\/2017_FORD_EXPLORER_A2_o-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2017\/09\/14182132\/2017_FORD_EXPLORER_A2_o-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2017\/09\/14182132\/2017_FORD_EXPLORER_A2_o-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2017\/09\/14182132\/2017_FORD_EXPLORER_A2_o.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about the capabilities of the 2017 Ford Explorer, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/contact-sherwood-ford-in-sherwood-park-ab\">contact us<\/a> and talk to a member of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/team-sherwood-ford-in-sherwood-park-ab\">our knowledgeable team<\/a>! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/test-drive-cars-sherwood-park-ab\">Schedule a test drive of the 2017 Ford Explorer today<\/a>, and you&#8217;ll see the power and performance, as well as the comfort and style of one of the best SUV models available today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2017 Ford Explorer in Edmonton AB While the Ford Explorer is comfortable and spacious, it also features a lot of power and performance capabilities. 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