FORD 2002 Explorer v.1 - Manual (Page 198)

Trailer towing table (4x2 w/manual transmission)
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights
Engine
Rear
axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR-kg
(lbs.)
Trailer weight
range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer-m 2 (ft 2 )
4.0L
SOHC
3.73
2 951
(6 500)
0-1 022
(0-2 300)
4.64
(50)
Notes: -For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300
meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table
and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle 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.
Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight
distributing hitch.
4x2 w/automatic transmission
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-kg
(lbs.)
Trailer weight
range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
4.0L SOHC/4.6L 3.27/3.55 3 495 (7 700) 0-1 589
(0-3 500)
4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 4 645 (10 240) 0-2 694
(0-5 940)
4.6L* 3.73 LS 5 262 (11 600) 0-3 314
(0-7 300)
Notes: -For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300
meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table
and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle 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.
*-When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and
on steep grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the
engine from overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of
interior temperatures.
Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight
distributing hitch.
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