Ford 2002 Taurus User Manual page 152

Driving
The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine in
your vehicle. See the following charts:
Model
Sedan
Wagon
The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW
(Vehicle weight + Trailer weight) equal to 2 245 kg (4 950 lbs.).
Model
Sedan
Wagon
The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW
(Vehicle weight + Trailer weight) equal to 2 470 kg (5 450 lbs.).
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of control,
and personal injury.
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3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine
Passenger
Load - #/kg
(lbs.)
5/340 (750)
4/270 (600)
2/135 (300)
2/135 (300)
4/270 (600)
2/135 (300)
2/135 (300)
3.0L 4-Valve Duratec Engine
Passenger
Load - #/kg
(lbs.)
5/340 (750)
2/135 (300)
2/135 (300)
5/340 (750)
2/135 (300)
2/135 (300)
Luggage Load -
kg (lbs.)
0
70 (150)
70 (150)
0
0
70 (150)
0
Luggage Load -
kg (lbs.)
0
70 (150)
0
70 (150)
70 (150)
0
Max Trailer
Wt.- kg (lbs.)
365 (800)
365 (800)
500 (1100)
565 (1250)
365 (800)
430 (950)
500 (1100)
Max Trailer
Wt.- kg (lbs.)
590 (1300)
725 ( 600)
795 (1750)
455 (1000)
660 (1450)
725 (1600)