Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 144

Driving
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
800 km (500 miles).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For
load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in
this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded
vehicle when figuring the total weight.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
GCWR - kg
2.0L w/manual 1896 (4180)
transmission
3.0L 2422 (5340)
w/automatic
transmission
3.0L 3121 (6880)
w/automatic
transmission and
towing package
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1000 ft.) 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.
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4x2
Maximum Trailer Weight
Range - kg
(lbs.) (lbs.)
453 (1000)
907 (2000)
1587 (3500)
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - m
2
(ft)
2.2 (24)
2.2 (24)
2.8 (30)