Preparing To Tow; Hitches - Ford 2005 Freestar Owner's Manual

Vehicle towing capability/Trailer
hitch requirement
GCWR
Model/Engine - lb.
(kg)
Van, 3.9L
7000
(3175)
Wagon, 3.9L
7200
Wagon, 4.2L
(3266)
Wagon, 3.9L
8500
with trailer
(3856)
tow option
Wagon, 4.2L
8700
with trailer
(3946)
tow option
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance
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 trailer when figuring the total weight.
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.

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.

Hitches

Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load
carrying hitch that does not exceed your vehicle's capability. See the
Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for
range details on a specific trailer load.
2005 Freestar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Trailer
Hitch type Weight
required range - lb.
(kg)
Class I
Non-Equalizing 0-2000
Weight (0–907)
Carrying
Class II
Non-Equalizing 0–3500
Weight (0-1588)
Carrying
Trailer
Tongue load
10–15% of
TW (200 lb.
[91 kg]
maximum)
10–15% of
TW (350 lb.
[159 kg]
maximum)
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