Essential towing checks, Towing – FORD 2013 Escape v.2 User Manual

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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 or II trailer
provided the maximum trailer weight is
less than or equal to the maximum trailer
weight listed for your vehicle configuration
on the following charts.

Maximum Trailer Weight - lb

(kg)

1

Maximum GCWR - lb (kg)

Powertrain

2000 (907)

5866 (2661)

1.6L GTDI 2WD

2000 (907)

6035 (2737)

1.6L GTDI 4WD

2000 (907)

5977 (2711)

2.0L GTDI 2WD

2

3500 (1588)

7477 (3391)

2.0L GTDI 2WD

3

2000 (907)

6126 (2779)

2.0L GTDI 4WD

2

3500 (1588)

7626 (3459)

2.0L GTDI 4WD

3

1500 (681)

5417 (2457)

2WD 2.5L

1

Calculated with SAE J2807 method.

2

Without trailer towing package.

3

With trailer towing package.

Note:

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe
towing:

Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle
has been driven at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).

Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.

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Towing

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