Ford 2006 Escape Sales Manual page 23

GVWR, Towing and Powertrains
Vehicle
Hitch Receiver:
Escape
(1) Ford hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball. The vehicle owner is responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball, ball mounting and other appropriate
equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load.
Ford Vehicle
Escape
2.3L FWD/4WD Manual Transaxle
2.3L FWD/4WD Automatic Transaxle
3.0L FWD/4WD Automatic Transaxle
NOTE: For additional towing information please refer to the 2006 RV & Trailer Towing Guide that was shipped with your 2006 Source Books, or the vehicle
Owner's Guide.
July 2005
2006 Escape
Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity
Weight-carrying Max. Tongue
Capacity (lbs.)
(1)
3500
Recreational Neutral Towing
GVWR, TOWING AND POWERTRAINS
Weight-distributing
Load (lbs.) Capacity (lbs.)
300
Can It Be Neutral Towed?
This page is about:
Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity
Recreational Neutral Towing
Max. Tongue
Load (lbs.)
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Yes
No
No
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