The Ford Expedition was introduced into Ford’s lineup as a full-size SUV in 1997 and remains popular today. The Expedition is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2025 Ford Expedition?
The 2025 Ford Expedition has a towing capacity of 6,100 pounds to 9,600 pounds.
The 2025 Ford Expedition Max has a towing capacity of 6,300 pounds to 9,000 pounds.
The 2025 Ford Expedition tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll discuss below.
There’s a bit more to know about Ford Expedition towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2025 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity
The 2025 Ford Expedition can tow between 6,100 lbs and 9,600 lbs depending on the engine size, if it is 4×2 or 4×4, and whether it has a towing package.
A 2025 Ford Expedition with 2WD can tow 6,100 pounds.
A 2025 Ford Expedition with 4WD can tow 9,600 pounds.
A 2025 Ford Expedition Max with 2WD can tow 6,300 pounds.
A 2025 Ford Expedition Max with 4WD can tow 9,000 pounds.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2025 Ford Expedition can tow.
2025 Ford Expedition Towing Chart
2025 Ford Expedition Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Ford Expedition Braked Towing Capacity: up to 9,600 lbs.
Ford Expedition Unbraked Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs.
2025 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity Factors
There are several factors that affect the 2025 Ford Expedition tow capacity which we’ll cover next.
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Towing Capacity By Engine Type
All 2025 Ford Expedition models have the same twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The standard engine makes 400 horsepower and creates 480 lb-ft of torque.
The 2025 Ford Expedition Max models have the same 3.5L engine but have a boosted output of 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
4×2 vs 4×4
Whether or not your 2025 Expedition is 4×2 or 4×4 also affects how much it can tow.
The 4×4 2025 Expeditions typically have greater towing power than the 4×4 versions.
For example, the 2025 Ford Expedition in a 4×4 configuration can tow 3,500 pounds more than the 4×2 version, and the Max can tow 2,700 pounds more with 4×4 than the 4×2 variant.
Number of Passengers
A big factor in calculating your vehicle’s towing capacity is how many passengers you’re carrying, which directly calculates into the vehicle’s GCWR.
This is true of all vehicles, not just the 2025 Ford Expedition, so always take into consideration the total load of your passengers and gear in addition to what you’re towing.
2025 Ford Expedition Tow Package Info
Does The 2025 Ford Expedition Have A Tow Package?
The 2025 Ford Expedition offers several towing features and packages designed to maximize its towing capability. Key options include:
Smart Towing Technology: This package includes features such as trailer sway control, which helps stabilize the trailer in challenging conditions, and a blind-spot monitoring system that extends to the trailer.
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package: This package significantly enhances towing capacity, allowing the Expedition to tow up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped. It includes features such as a heavy-duty radiator, an integrated trailer brake controller, and a hitch with a higher weight rating.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist: This system simplifies reversing with a trailer by allowing you to steer the trailer via a knob inside the cabin, while the Expedition automatically handles the steering of the vehicle.
Terrain Management System: Available on models like the Tremor, this system optimizes driving modes for various conditions, including towing. It also features Rock Crawl mode for off-road adventures where towing is involved.
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On a 2025 Ford Expedition?
If you plan on towing anything with your Ford Expedition, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
2025 Ford Expedition Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Ford Expedition uses a Class 3, Class 4, or Class 5 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Ford Expedition trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 500 lbs. tongue weight, 7,500 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 750 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your Expedition:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
2025 Ford Expedition Trailer Hitch Installation
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
2025 Ford Expedition Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your 2025 Expedition, expect to pay between $150 and $300 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With a 2025 Ford Expedition?
The Ford Expedition stock bumper is not rated for bumper towing, so you’ll need to install a frame-mounted hitch like the one we listed earlier in this guide or an aftermarket bumper with a hitch ball on it.
Does My 2025 Ford Expedition Have A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your Expedition to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your Expedition.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your Expedition has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2025 Ford Expedition Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity of the 2025 Ford Expedition is 1,830 pounds.
Please note, the payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler.
If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2025 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2025 Ford Expedition has a maximum towing capacity of 9,600 lbs which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing. This number is a bit higher than its main competitors, the 2025 Nissan Armada and the 2025 Chevy Tahoe.
Here are some similar vehicles to the Ford Expedition and their towing capacities below:
2025 Chevy Suburban Towing Capacity: 8,200 pounds
2025 Chevy Tahoe Towing Capacity: 8,400 pounds
2025 Toyota Sequoia Towing Capacity: 9,520 pounds
2025 Nissan Armada Towing Capacity: 8,500 pounds
How To Increase 2025 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity
If you’re looking to increase the tow capacity of your 2025 Expedition, you’ll need to add the Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing Package.
Adding Ford’s Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing Package to your Expedition will increase the towing capacity from 6,100 pounds by an extra 3,500 pounds, giving you the max tow capacity of 9,600 pounds.
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2025 Ford Expedition Owner’s Manuals on Ford’s website and the have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Ford Expedition.