Ford Escape 2013 Owner's Manual page 182

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the
Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers.
Load Carrying
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
- is the maximum allowable weight of the
fully loaded vehicle (including all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo). The
GVWR is shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The
label shall be affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position.
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