Mercury 1999 Mountaineer - Manual (Page 164)

Trailer towing table (4x2)
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
3.55
4 082
(9 000)
0-2 041
(0-4 500)
4.64 (50)
4.0L
SOHC
3.73
4 535
(10 000)
0-2 649
(0-5 840)
4.64 (50)
5.0L 3.73
4 990
(11 000)
0-3 030
(0-6 680)
4.64 (50)
Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD automatic transmission)
4.0L
SOHC
3.55
4 082
(9 000)
0-2 041
(0-4 500)
4.64 (50)
4.0L
SOHC
3.73
4 535
(10 000)
0-2 540
(0-5 600)
4.64 (50)
5.0L 3.73
4 990
(11 000)
0-2 921
(0-6 440)
4.64 (50)
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1 000 ft) elevation. For definition 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.
Towing a trailer over 1 588kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing
hitch.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
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
control, and personal injury.
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