FORD 2004 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 146)

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For
load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in
this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded
vehicle when figuring the total weight.
4x2
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine Maximum
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)
Trailer Weight
Range - kg
(lbs.)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - m 2
(ft) 2
2.0L w/manual
transmission
1896 (4180) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24)
3.0L w/automatic
transmission
2422 (5340) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24)
3.0L w/automatic
transmission and
towing package
3121 (6880) 1587 (3500) 2.8 (30)
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1000 ft.) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions on calculating
your vehicle’s load, refer to Vehicle Loading in this chapter. Maximum
trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing
vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR.
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