Integrated Hitch Rating; Preparing To Tow; Hitches - Ford Expedition 2008 Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Integrated hitch rating

The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of
operation:
• Weight carrying - requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar
supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer.
• Weight distributing - requires an aftermarket weight distributing
system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up
brackets. The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between
the truck and the trailer by this system.
Mode
Weight carrying
Weight distributing
These are hitch ratings only; actual vehicle ratings are dependent on
engine, transmission and axle combinations.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the
limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural
damage, loss of vehicle 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. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that
10%–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
The trailer hitch on this vehicle is part of the vehicle rear crash
safety structure. Do not remove the trailer hitch. Failure to
follow this warning could compromise vehicle crash structure and
increase the risk of injury in a rear end collision.
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2008 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maximum Maximum
Gross Trailer Tongue Weight
Weight - lb. - lb. (kg)
(kg)
6000 (2721) 600 (272)
9100 (4127) 910 (412)