Towing – FORD 2014 Fusion v.1 User Manual

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RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS

Note: Do not exceed the trailer
weight for your vehicle
configuration listed in the chart
below.

Note: Make sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Do not exceed 20 feet

2

(1.86

meters

2

).

Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters)
starting at the 1000 foot (300
meter) elevation point.

Note: Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
trailer weights listed may be limited
to this specified weight, as the
vehicle’s electrical system may not
include the wiring connector
needed to activate electric trailer
brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a Class I
trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal
to the maximum trailer weight
listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following
chart.

Maximum Trailer Weight - lb

(kg)

*

Powertrain

1000 (454)

1.5L GTDI

1000 (454)

1.6L GTDI

2000 (907)

2.0L GTDI

1000 (454)

2.5L TiVCT

*

Calculated with SAE J2807 method.

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