Recommended Towing Weights; Essential Towing Checks - Ford Taurus 2015 Owner's Manual

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration
listed in the chart below.
Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not
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exceed 12 feet (1.11 meters
Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter)
elevation point.
Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a
specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified
weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this
specified weight, as your vehicle's electrical system may not include the
wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes.
Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is
less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following chart.
Powertrain
3.5L TiVCT front-wheel drive
3.5L TiVCT all-wheel drive
2.0L GTDI front-wheel drive
3.5L GTDI all-wheel drive

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See your
scheduled maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions the rental agency
gives you.
For load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety
Compliance label and for instructions on calculating your vehicle's load,
refer to Load limit in the Load Carrying chapter.
Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of your
vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight.
2015 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2014
USA (fus)
Towing
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) trailer frontal area.
Maximum trailer weight
1000 lb (454 kg)
1000 lb (454 kg)
1000 lb (454 kg)
No trailer towing permitted
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