Can a ford explorer tow a horse trailer?

A Ford Explorer is capable of pulling A4,000 pound horse trailer, with its towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds. Knowing your vehicle's towing capacity is essential to towing safety, plus it can keep you from damaging your vehicle with the burden an overweight load. Max towing capacity should not be taken lightly. Because vehicles are specially made with set towing capacities, you can't alter the rating without re-engineering the vehicle. Also, some vehicles might not be rated for towing at all. In that case, you certainly couldn't augment their hauling power.Exceeding what your vehicle is designed to tow can strain your engine and transmission, accelerate brake wear, damage your tires and even warp your chassis. This could in turn trigger catastrophic failure while driving and could lead to property damage or serious injury.