I have a 96 XLT AWD 5.0 V-8 and it's GVWR is 5580lbs. If you look on the drivers front door on the door latch area side, there is a sticker that gives you vehicle information such as weight of the vehicle and the factory size tires and air pressure for your vehicle.
The gross weight of a vehicle is the laden (loaded) weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum gross weight the vehicle is rated for. The opposite of this would be the tare weight, which is the empty weight of the vehicle.
The gross weight of the 2002 Ford Explorer is 5685 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2008 Ford Explorer is 5956 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2010 Ford Explorer is 5955 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2007 Ford Explorer is 5960 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2009 Ford Explorer is 5955 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2004 Ford Explorer is 5720 lbs..
The gross weight of the 2005 Ford Explorer is 5740 lbs..
Combination with a Gross Combined Weight Rating in excess of 26,000 lbs. with a trailer which has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in excess of 10,000 lbs = Class ASingle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in excess of 26,000 lbs. or any such vehicle towing a trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 lbs. or less = Class BSingle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less or any such vehicle towing a trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 lbs. or less when it brings the Gross Combined Weight Rating up to an excess of 26,000 lbs. or any such vehicle towing a trailer of any weight rating which does not bring the Gross Combined Weight Rating in excess of 26,000 lbs. does not require a CDL, unless it's hauling a quantity of hazardous materials which requires placards to be displayed, in which case, a Class C CDL with hazmat endorsement would be required.
gross vehicle weight rating
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Gross Vehicle Weight. It's actually GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This is the total weight the vehicle is rated for by the manufacturer.