Ford Taurus 1997 Owner's Manual page 95

Station
Wagon
The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at
a maximum GCW (Vehicle weight + Trailer weight)
equal to 2245 kg (4950 lbs.).
3.0L 4-Valve Duratec Engine and SHO Sedan
Model
Sedan
Station
Wagon
The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at
a maximum GCW (Vehicle weight + Trailer weight)
equal to 2270 kg (5450 lbs.).
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the Safety Compliance
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.
3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine
4/270 (600) 0
2/135 (300) 70 (150)
2/135 (300) 0
Passenger
Load #/kg
(lbs.)
5/340 (750) 0
2/135 (300) 70 (150)
2/135 (300) 0
5/340 (750) 70 (150)
2/135 (300) 70 (150)
2/135 (300) 0
Luggage
Load kg
(lbs.)
Driving
365 (800)
430 (950)
500 (1100)
Max Trailer
Wt. kg
(lbs.)
590 (1300)
725 (1600)
795 (1750)
455 (1000)
660 (1450)
725 (1600)
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