Ford 2005 Escape Owner's Manual page 181

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
GCWR - lb.
2.3L w/manual 5040 (2286)
transmission
2.3L 5100 (2313)
w/automatic
transmission
3.0L 7240 (3284)
w/automatic
transmission
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft.
(300 meters) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions on
calculating your vehicle's 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.
The Escape is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as
specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. The Escape vehicle electrical system is not
equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes.
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, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
2005 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
4x4
Maximum Trailer Weight
Range - lb.
(kg) (kg)
1500 (680)
1500 (680 )
3500 (1588 )
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - ft
2
(m)
24 (2.2)
24 (2.2)
30 (2.8)
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