Towing

• The 1995 Explorer can tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds. The front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is 2,650 pounds, and the rear GAWR is 3,200 pounds. The GAWR describes how much weight the Explorer's axle can handle.
  
  

Power

• The 1995 Explorer is assisted in its towing by its 4.0-liter, V6 engine with 160 horsepower. Torque is rated at 220 pound-feet at 3,000 rpm. Torque measures both acceleration and towing ability.
  
  

Stats

• The engine responsible for the Explorer's towing capacity has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bore and stroke are 3.95 inches and 3.32 inches, respectively. Displacement measures 4,025 cubic centimeters.