Ford Explorer Sport with ecoboost
Hello - I think we have finally decided on the Ford Explorer Sport with the 3.5L ecoboost as our next tow vehicle (an upgrade from our current tow vehicle, a minivan). Anyone have experience towi...
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Melanie, the big question is: what will you be towing?
I can't see any problem with towing up to the 500 lb hitch weight limit, which as a practical matter probably limits you to about 4000 lb trailer weight more or less. Most TT's will have 12%-15% (or sometimes more) of their weight on the hitch by the time you add LP, battery, water, gear, etc. As long as you stay within your allowed hitch weight of 500 lb, and keep the TT length less than about 24', the Explorer Sport should handle it just fine. Best to use an anti-sway hitch with a longer TT, of course, as the Explorer's wheelbase isn't as long as a pickup's.
I test drove and considered this vehicle myself. But I'm gravitating toward the Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 instead. I don't want black interior (gets too hot in the south) and I do want skid plates and high ground clearance.
I can't see any problem with towing up to the 500 lb hitch weight limit, which as a practical matter probably limits you to about 4000 lb trailer weight more or less. Most TT's will have 12%-15% (or sometimes more) of their weight on the hitch by the time you add LP, battery, water, gear, etc. As long as you stay within your allowed hitch weight of 500 lb, and keep the TT length less than about 24', the Explorer Sport should handle it just fine. Best to use an anti-sway hitch with a longer TT, of course, as the Explorer's wheelbase isn't as long as a pickup's.
I test drove and considered this vehicle myself. But I'm gravitating toward the Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 instead. I don't want black interior (gets too hot in the south) and I do want skid plates and high ground clearance.
