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Notes: General
a) Unless specifically authorised by Ford,
the limits in the table above and in the
'Vehicle Loading (with/without trailer)'
section and 'Trailer Towing' section of
this manual are not to be exceeded.
b) The above maximum values are
authorised and applicable only when
using the appropriate Ford-approved
towbar and load distribution system.
The maximum towball download and
maximum towing mass d) values; are
only permitted where the applicable
GALR values of the towing vehicle are
not exceeded.
Refer to 'General Definitions' in 'Vehicle
Loading (with/without trailer)' section of
this manual.
c) Confirm the loads do not exceed the
above limits by using a commercial or
public weigh station where uncertain.
d) Refer to 'Trailer Towing' section of this
manual for the chart of maximum vehicle
speed requirements when towing at
higher laden trailer mass values or at
maximum towing mass.
e) Refer to 'Trailer Towing' section of
this manual for heavy-duty towpack
requirements
f) GALR-Rear values are with NO roof
rack accessory and roof luggage. If
equipped, refer to 'Vehicle loading (with/
without trailer)' section of this manual
and included in GVM.
g) Gross axle load rating (front) must
also not be exceeded for a laden vehicle
while towing with a heavy-duty towpack
including where the level-ride system is
applied.Notes: Tyre-Related
Trailer Towing
h) The load ratings above are based
on setting the tyre pressures to the
'maximum load' value of the specified
tyres. Refer to the tyre pressure tables
in the 'Wheels and Tyres' section of this
manual and to the tyre placard (located
on the inside of the glove box) for
additional load information and driving
requirements. Confirm the size and load
index rating of the tyres fitted to your
vehicle as shown on the side of each
tyre, and referenced on the tyre placard
(located on the inside of the glove box).
i) The use of 95 or 96 load index rated
tyres may be more appropriate for your
requirements, depending on vehicle
options, occupants, luggage and trailer
loading needs.
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