FORD 2001 Focus - Manual (Page 158)

Driving
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TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle is classified as a light
duty towing vehicle. Refer to the
following chart for towing limits:
Towing class
Light duty
Maximum gross trailer weight
454 kg (1 000 lbs.)*
Maximum tongue load 45 kg (100 lbs.)
Engine
All
Hitch design Appropriate aftermarket hitch
* Vehicle speed should not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) when towing on
grades. Limit maximum gross trailer weight to 454 kg (1 000 lbs.) and
maximum tongue load to 45 kg (100 lbs.): (1) when you are towing a
trailer on steep hills or on moderate hills for distances longer than 8 km
(5 miles) or more and; (2) on very hot days (when the temperature is
above 38ºC [100ºF]).