2009 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity

Trim	Braked Towing Capacity
XLT V6 4dr 4x2	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Eddie Bauer V6 4dr 4x2	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Eddie Bauer V8 4dr 4x2	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Limited V6 4dr 4x2	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
XLT V6 4dr 4x4	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Eddie Bauer V6 4dr 4x4	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Eddie Bauer V8 4dr 4x4	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Limited V6 4dr 4x4	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
XLT V6 4dr All-wheel Drive	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
XLT V8 4dr All-wheel Drive	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Eddie Bauer V8 4dr All-wheel Drive	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive	1,591kg / 3,508lb~
Limited V8 4dr All-wheel Drive	1,591kg / 3,508lb~

How much can the 2009 Ford Explorer tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, all of the trims that are mentioned can tow a braked trailer up to 1591kg (or 3,508lb~).

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".