2015– 2019. Ford Explorers manufactured from 2015 – 2019 can only be flat towed if they have a 3.5L Duratec or 3.5L EcoBoost engine. All other Explorers cannot be flat towed. The front-wheel-drive versions of the car can only be towed by use of a tow dolly and with the front wheels of the vehicle off the ground. Thats where the 2017 Ford F-150 comes in. The impressive power created by the 2017 Ford F-150 is matched by none of its segment competitors on the road today. It comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine on its Raptor trim that’s able to produce 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. Its base trim is a 2.7-liter V6, which offers 282 horsepower and Properlyequipped, the four-cylinder Explorer can tow 3,000 pounds. The Explorer's standard V6 provides sufficient motivation, but we're particularly fond of the strong Aturbocharged 3.5-liter V6, this engine maxes out the SUV’s performance at 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy ratings are estimated at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 mpg on the highways. When properly equipped, this engine also offers the best towing rating available on the Explorer at 5,000 pounds. BuiltFord Tough® is taken to a new level. The 2017 F-150 combines a high-strength steel frame with a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy bodycombining the best of both materials for the toughness only Ford can deliver for outstanding towing and handling. The staggered rear outboard shocks help provide additional driving stability. Themaximum towing and hauling capacity of your 2017 Ford F-150 depends on what you have under the hood of your new Ford F-150. A 2017 F-150 with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, which offers 325 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque, can tow up to 8,500 pounds and haul up to 2,210 pounds. A new F-150 with the 3.5-liter Ti-VCT All2015 Ford Explorers, except for the Sport, come standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. It produces 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. ResearchFord Explorer specs. Including Dimensions, Horsepower, Engine Size, Oil Capacity, and 2018Ford Explorer Trims. Towing capacity by engine. Choose a towing vehicle wisely. Make sure the engine has enough power, the gearbox is capable of withstanding heavy loads, and the axle ratio is optimal for hauling. 3.5L V-6, 3.16 axle ratio, 365 hp, 350 lb/ft - 5,000 lbs. 3.5L V-6, 3.39 axle ratio, 290 hp, 255 lb/ft - 2,000 lbs. Witha 3.5 Liter V6, the Explorer manages to deliver a subpar fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on a highway that brings the combined economy of the Explorer to 20 mpg. It gets a fuel tank capacity of 18.6 gallons. 2017 Ford Explorer Cargo Capacity. In the 2017 Ford Explorer, you get the standard cargo space of 21 lIHuL2T.