2003 explorer towing question
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2003 explorer towing question
hi. I have a 2003 explorer, v6 XLT, with the towing package. I would like to tow a bumper pull 2 horse trailer. Is this vehicle equipped to handle towing 2 or 3 thousand pounds? (weight of trailer and one horse)
and what is the point of the towing package if not?
and what is the point of the towing package if not?
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If you have the towing package (2" receiver, 7-pin trailer connector, engine oil cooler and 3.73 LS rear end), I believe your towing limit is around 5500-6000#; my wife has our Explorer out-of-town right now so I can't check the Owner's Guide for an exact figure.
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I think you will struggle with that setup.
My brother had a V10 F250 with a gooseneck on it. Him and his wife pulled a 2 horse trailer for about 5 years and decided their next truck would be a diesel, which it is now.
I suspect the explorer would not be your best option for 2 horses.
Unless they are very small horses.
Good luck.
My brother had a V10 F250 with a gooseneck on it. Him and his wife pulled a 2 horse trailer for about 5 years and decided their next truck would be a diesel, which it is now.
I suspect the explorer would not be your best option for 2 horses.
Unless they are very small horses.
Good luck.
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Is it 2, 4, or All wheel Drive?
Here you go everything you need to know.
If it is from the factory with 7 pin connector I would assume it is a Class 3 or 4 hitch but double check the hitch or owners manual to see.
It should have rating on door sticker to on driver door jam
2003 Ford Explorer Specifications
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY (POUNDS)
Engine
4.0L V-6 4x2, Class II 3280
4.0L V-6 4x4, Class II 3400
4.0L V-6 AWD, Class II 3400
4.0L V-6 4x2, Class III/IV 5800
4.0L V-6 4x4, Class III/IV 5400
4.0L V-6 AWD, Class III/IV 5380
4.6L V-8 4x2, Class II 3280
4.6L V-8 4x4, Class II 3420
4.6L V-8 AWD, Class II 3420
4.6L V-8 4x2, Class III/IV 7160
4.6L V-8 4x4, Class III/IV 7000
4.6L V-8 AWD, Class III/IV 7000
Here you go everything you need to know.
If it is from the factory with 7 pin connector I would assume it is a Class 3 or 4 hitch but double check the hitch or owners manual to see.
It should have rating on door sticker to on driver door jam
2003 Ford Explorer Specifications
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY (POUNDS)
Engine
4.0L V-6 4x2, Class II 3280
4.0L V-6 4x4, Class II 3400
4.0L V-6 AWD, Class II 3400
4.0L V-6 4x2, Class III/IV 5800
4.0L V-6 4x4, Class III/IV 5400
4.0L V-6 AWD, Class III/IV 5380
4.6L V-8 4x2, Class II 3280
4.6L V-8 4x4, Class II 3420
4.6L V-8 AWD, Class II 3420
4.6L V-8 4x2, Class III/IV 7160
4.6L V-8 4x4, Class III/IV 7000
4.6L V-8 AWD, Class III/IV 7000
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