Ford 2005 Escape Owner's Manual page 181

• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the 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
vehicle when figuring the total weight.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
2.3L w/manual
transmission
2.3L
w/automatic
transmission
3.0L
w/automatic
transmission
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft.
(300 meters) elevation. For definitions 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.
The Escape is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as
specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. The Escape vehicle electrical system is not
equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
4x2
Maximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)
4860 (2204)
4940 (2241)
7080 (3211 )
Trailer Weight
Range - lb.
(kg)
1500 (680)
1500 (680)
3500 (1588)
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - ft
2
(m)
24 (2.2)
24 (2.2 )
30 (2.8)
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