2025 Expedition details…Towing capacity seems off?

So, the current generation says it can tow up to 11k lbs, but the new 2025 model says it’s only rated for 7k lbs, or 9k lbs with a weight distribution bar. Seems strange to me.

The current version has a bigger radiator to help with towing, but it looks like they’re not doing that anymore.

I need the max towing for my boat, so I’m wondering why the new model’s ratings are lower.

2024 Expedition:

Max Towing with a Weight Distribution Hitch: 9,300 lbs (4x2 SWB)

Max Towing with a Conventional Hitch: 6,300 lbs (4x2 LWB)

2025 Expedition:

Max Towing with a Weight Distribution Hitch: 9,600 lbs

Max Towing with a Conventional Hitch: 7,000 lbs

Looks like the towing rating actually went up, not down. Where are you seeing this 11k lbs figure?

Anyone thinking of towing close to 11k lbs with an Expedition clearly hasn’t tried towing that much weight before. It’s not a great idea. Also, I don’t think the Expedition has ever had an 11k lbs tow rating—it’s been closer to 9-9.4k lbs for a while. That’s still a heavy load for this vehicle.

Maybe you’re thinking of the Excursion? That one did have an 11k tow rating when it was still around.

They really should bring back the Excursion.

I don’t think the 11k lbs number is right. From what I know, the only SUV that beats the Expedition’s towing is the Wagoneer, which maxes out at 10k lbs. The Expedition has been at 9,200 or so for a while now.

Which SUV can actually tow 11k lbs?

I have a 2022 Expedition with max tow, and mine’s rated at 9,100 lbs. I’m also curious about this 11k lbs rating.

Same here! I’ve got a 2022 Timberline, and it’s 9,200 lbs. The regular length with max tow and 2WD is around 9,300, but I don’t think there’s anything higher than that.

That 11k lbs might be the ‘gross load,’ which includes everything: the trailer weight, passengers, stuff in the vehicle, and even the fuel in the tank. Ford includes these numbers for SUVs but not their trucks, which confused me when I bought my 2015 Expedition used. I’ve got the older 6-speed transmission (they switched to 10-speed the next year), and I tow a 28’ camper that’s 7,000 lbs dry. With a full tank, 4 people, gear, and beer, I’m pushing close to 10,000 lbs, which is the max for my SUV. I use load leveling bars, and it tows fine at 55 mph, but at 65 mph, it gets sketchy, and at 70 mph with wind, it feels dangerous. I really need a bigger truck, but I tow 5-10 times a year and just take it slow.

If you’re towing anywhere near that amount, you really should be looking at an HD truck. It’s not safe to push the limits with an SUV.

Agreed. My F350 definitely feels the load when towing 11k lbs. I can’t imagine trying that with an Expedition.

Exactly. That’s a lot of weight for something built on a half-ton frame.

Yeah, that’s 5.5 tons. It’s no joke.

Maybe they realized the drivetrain can’t handle that kind of load!