Trailer towing, Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2005 Focus v.3 User Manual

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In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg — (2 x 99 kg) —
(9 x 45 kg) = 635 — 198 — 405 = 32 kg.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your
vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Certification label
found on the edge of the driver’s door.

TRAILER TOWING

Refer to the following chart to determine how much weight your vehicle
can tow:

Model

Passengers/Luggage

load - lb. (kg)

Maximum trailer

weight - lb. (kg)

3–door

5/827 (375)

630 (286)

4/677 (307)

780 (354)

3/527 (239)

930 (422)

2/377 (171)

1080 (490)

1/227 (103)

1230 (558)

4–door and 5–door

5/827 (375)

585 (265)

4/677 (307)

735 (333)

3/527 (239)

885 (401)

2/377 (171)

1035 (469)

1/227 (103)

1185 (538)

Wagon

5/827 (375)

500 (227)

4/677 (307)

650 (295)

3/527 (239)

800 (363)

2/377 (171)

950 (431)

1/227 (103)

1100 (499)

This chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW
(Vehicle Weight + Trailer Weight) equal to 4,300 lb. (1,950 kg).

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components
carefully after towing.

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.

2005 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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