FORD 2009 Flex v.2 - Manual (Page 252)

FWD
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Class Maximum
GCWR Trailer weight Tongue load
Class I towing
(standard) 6900 lb
(3131 kg) 2000 lb
(907 kg)
*
200 lb (91 kg)
Class III towing
(optional) 9357 lb
(4245 kg) 4500 lb
(2042 kg)
*
450 lb (204 kg)
* For towing trailers up to 3500 lb (1588 kg), use a weight carrying
hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through
the vehicle’s underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 lb
(1588 kg), up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), it is recommended to use a weight
distributing hitch to increase front axle load while towing.
AWD
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Class Maximum
GCWR Trailer weight
range Tongue load
Class I towing
(standard) 7050 lb
(3199 kg) 2000 lb
(907 kg)
*
200 lb (91 kg)
Class III towing
(optional) 9521 lb
(4320 kg) 4500 lb
(2042 kg)
*
450 lb (204 kg)
* For towing trailers up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), use a weight carrying
hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through
the vehicle’s underbody structure.
WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
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