Ford Explorer 2011 Owner's Manual page 264

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
1,000 miles (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Stay within your vehicle's load limits.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to
Special operating conditions in your scheduled maintenance.
For load specification terms found on the label and instructions on
calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading - with and
without a trailer in this chapter when figuring the total weight of your
vehicle.
WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING: 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 vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Engine/Passengers/Trailer Class
3.5L/6–passenger/Class I
3.5L/7–passenger/Class I
3.5L/6–passenger/Class III
3.5L/7–passenger/Class III
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2011 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)
Maximum
GCWR - lb
(kg)
FWD vehicles
6870 (3116)
6880 (3121)
9910 (4495)
9920 (4500)
Maximum
Trailer Weight
- lb (kg)
2000 (907)
2000 (907)
5000 (2268)*
5000 (2268)*