Specifications Comparison: 2004 Ford Explorer vs 2023 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Sport Trac XLS	4.0L V6	RWD	5,260 lbs.
Sport Trac XLS	4.0L V6	4WD	5,060 lbs.
Sport Trac XLT	4.0L V6	RWD	5,260 lbs.
Sport Trac XLT	4.0L V6	4WD	5,060 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Base	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	4WD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Platinum	3.3L	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Platinum	3.3L	RWD	5,000 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
STLine	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
STLine	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Timberline	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.