4X2 W/Automatic Transmission; Awd W/Automatic Transmission - Mercury Mountaineer 2003 Owner's Manual

4x2 w/automatic transmission

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Engine Rear axle ratio
4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55
4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS
w/Class III Trailer
Tow Package
4.6L* 3.73/3.73 LS
Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000
ft) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on
how to calculate your vehicle 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.
*-When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep
grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from
overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures.
Towing a trailer over 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch.

AWD w/automatic transmission

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Engine Rear axle ratio
4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55
4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS
w/Class III Trailer
Tow Package
4.6L* 3.73/3.73 LS
Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000
ft) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on
how to calculate your vehicle 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.
*-When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep
grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from
overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures.
Towing a trailer over 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch.
Maximum Trailer weight
GCWR-kg (lbs.) range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
3493 (7700) 0-1451 (0-3200)
4645 (10240) 0-2595 (0-5720)
5262 (11600) 0-3211 (0-7080)
Maximum Trailer weight
GCWR-kg (lbs.) range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
3493 (7700) 0-1497 (0-3300)
4536 (10000) 0-2395 (0-5280)
5262 (11600) 0-3121 (0- 6880)
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