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Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced. The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 12 Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced. The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 12 Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
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... loaded vehicle. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should you lose control of the vehicle. Once you have reached the weight capacity of the vehicle, do not add more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over the floor of the cargo area, ...lean more cargo, even if there is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling. Make sure you must haul cargo on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 16 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle and the...
... loaded vehicle. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should you lose control of the vehicle. Once you have reached the weight capacity of the vehicle, do not add more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over the floor of the cargo area, ...lean more cargo, even if there is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling. Make sure you must haul cargo on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 16 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle and the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the center of injury or death in a collision. the safest place for the size and weight of the booster seat. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of the shoulder. Carefully follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the...
... high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the center of injury or death in a collision. the safest place for the size and weight of the booster seat. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of the shoulder. Carefully follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the wheel rims (for trucks) or the bottom of the vehicle including any vehicle equipped with any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. Wet ... your engine's air intake and severely damage your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of control.
...allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the wheel rims (for trucks) or the bottom of the vehicle including any vehicle equipped with any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. Wet ... your engine's air intake and severely damage your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of control.
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...cargo) and the loaded trailer. • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum allowable combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or personal injury. The... any additional equipment, refer to tow. Driving • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified range of trailer weight from zero to figure in serious damage to tow. Replacement tires with lower ...
...cargo) and the loaded trailer. • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum allowable combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or personal injury. The... any additional equipment, refer to tow. Driving • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified range of trailer weight from zero to figure in serious damage to tow. Replacement tires with lower ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...tow option package. Follow these guidelines to a shipping company or an inspection station for your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle more cargo and people than unloaded vehicles. Your vehicle can haul more frequently if you...Preparing to Driving while you tow a trailer. Depending upon the type and placement of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle without cargo. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing section in this chapter. Refer to tow in...
...tow option package. Follow these guidelines to a shipping company or an inspection station for your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle more cargo and people than unloaded vehicles. Your vehicle can haul more frequently if you...Preparing to Driving while you tow a trailer. Depending upon the type and placement of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle without cargo. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing section in this chapter. Refer to tow in...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... terms found on the certification label. Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg range-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (0-...to the instructions included with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank diameter. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in this table and instructions on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Note...
... terms found on the certification label. Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg range-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (0-...to the instructions included with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank diameter. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in this table and instructions on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Note...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... meters (1000 ft) elevation. Towing a trailer over 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 4x4 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg range-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55 3493 ...engine from overheating. For definitions of terms used in this chapter. The combined weight of interior temperatures. Driving 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight *-When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, ...
... meters (1000 ft) elevation. Towing a trailer over 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 4x4 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg range-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55 3493 ...engine from overheating. For definitions of terms used in this chapter. The combined weight of interior temperatures. Driving 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight *-When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... in fire. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the bumper. Contact your local Ford dealership for assistance in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the vehicle hitch. Use a load carrying hitch. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the...
... in fire. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the bumper. Contact your local Ford dealership for assistance in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the vehicle hitch. Use a load carrying hitch. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your local motor vehicle speed regulations for stopping with large frontal...require more frequent service intervals. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should not be 10-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. This will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. The speed...
...Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your local motor vehicle speed regulations for stopping with large frontal...require more frequent service intervals. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should not be 10-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. This will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. The speed...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Contact your dealer if the window sticker is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • ... fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is not supplied with your guide for high speed driving.
Contact your dealer if the window sticker is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • ... fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is not supplied with your guide for high speed driving.
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... type 5. Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the driver side instrument panel. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Model year 7. The VIN is attached to a metal tag and is a 17 digit combination of your vehicle identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. Vehicle line, series...
... type 5. Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the driver side instrument panel. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Model year 7. The VIN is attached to a metal tag and is a 17 digit combination of your vehicle identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. Vehicle line, series...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Consult your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety ...locks All-weather floor mats B-pillar trim kit Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Front end covers (full and sport) Front hood deflectors Grille guard/brush guard Interior trim kit Locking gas cap Molded splash guards Moonroof deflector Rear air deflector Side ...accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your dealer for specific weight information. 273
Consult your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety ...locks All-weather floor mats B-pillar trim kit Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Front end covers (full and sport) Front hood deflectors Grille guard/brush guard Interior trim kit Locking gas cap Molded splash guards Moonroof deflector Rear air deflector Side ...accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your dealer for specific weight information. 273
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... Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...248 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...249 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...173 calculating ...175 definition ...173 driving with a heavy load ...173 location ...173 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...173 calculating ...173, 175 definition ...173 driving with fuel ...244, 248, 250 filter, specifications ...249, 262...
... Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...248 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...249 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...173 calculating ...175 definition ...173 driving with a heavy load ...173 location ...173 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...173 calculating ...173, 175 definition ...173 driving with fuel ...244, 248, 250 filter, specifications ...249, 262...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... a child's head hitting a hard surface in a collision. the safest place for the size and weight of the body and may improve this reason, you should never use pillows, books, or towels to use a booster seat with the 127 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never use a booster seat...
... a child's head hitting a hard surface in a collision. the safest place for the size and weight of the body and may improve this reason, you should never use pillows, books, or towels to use a booster seat with the 127 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never use a booster seat...
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...capability may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. 171 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once through water that caution be ...limited and your engine. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment. Ford...
...capability may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. 171 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once through water that caution be ...limited and your engine. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment. Ford...
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...and the loaded trailer. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each axle system. The Safety Certification Label, located on the certification label. 172 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA... English (fus) Before adding any required option weight for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight: Maximum weight of the driver from zero to tow. The GVWR...
...and the loaded trailer. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each axle system. The Safety Certification Label, located on the certification label. 172 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA... English (fus) Before adding any required option weight for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight: Maximum weight of the driver from zero to tow. The GVWR...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... vehicle without cargo. Loaded vehicles may require the use the proper equipment while towing. 173 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for your type of engine and rear ... and/or personal injury. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with lower load carrying capacities than most passenger cars. Calculating the load your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle section in this chapter) for trucks. 3. ...
... vehicle without cargo. Loaded vehicles may require the use the proper equipment while towing. 173 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for your type of engine and rear ... and/or personal injury. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with lower load carrying capacities than most passenger cars. Calculating the load your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle section in this chapter) for trucks. 3. ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...maximum loads listed on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. For load specification terms found on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Your vehicle is also available. Remember to Driving while you... included with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank diameter. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 174 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An optional Class III/Class IV hitch...
...maximum loads listed on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. For load specification terms found on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Your vehicle is also available. Remember to Driving while you... included with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank diameter. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 174 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An optional Class III/Class IV hitch...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... chapter. For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft) elevation. Driving 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg range-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55 3493 (7700) 0-1497 (0-3300) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 3493...) 4.0L SOHC w/Class III Trailer Tow Package 4.6L* 3.73/3.73 LS 5262 (11600) 0-3257 (0-7180) Notes: - Towing a trailer over 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 175 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... chapter. For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft) elevation. Driving 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg range-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55 3493 (7700) 0-1497 (0-3300) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 3493...) 4.0L SOHC w/Class III Trailer Tow Package 4.6L* 3.73/3.73 LS 5262 (11600) 0-3257 (0-7180) Notes: - Towing a trailer over 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 175 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)