2000 explorer 5.0 towing capacity

[Lil Joe]

I was going to put a class 3 hitch on my 2000 Explorer, 5.0. auto overdrive, all wheel drive and what is the towing capacity of a stock explorer?

 

[SupaSwope]

Do you have an owners manual? I don't recall the information but all of it is in there. Could probably find a manual online. But some someone will chime in eventually.

 

[crunchie_frog]

Look in the forums, there is one for explorer specifications and it list towing specs/limits

 

[Fisher_White]

A 2000 w/ AWD has a max towing capacity of 6,620 lb (when properly equipped). That said, I wouldn't recommend going near that amount.

Edit: Source here http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrprize/spec2000.htm

 

[1998Exp]

There is nothing about trailer brakes in that table (or in my owner's manual for that matter), but I wouldn't feel safe towing anything over 3000 lbs, unless it has its own brakes.