Trailer Towing - Ford 1996 Thunderbird Manual

If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle
exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load
or remove cargo accordingly.
Improper distribution of your vehicle's
load or carrying weight in excess of the
amount shown on the tire decal can cause
rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control.

Trailer Towing

Your vehicle does not come from the factory
fully equipped to tow. No towing packages are
available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury
dealers.
Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on
your vehicle, you must follow certain
precautions for your safety and the good of your
vehicle:
Stay within the load limits for towing your
vehicle. (See Trailer towing specifications in this
chapter.)
Carefully and thoroughly prepare your
vehicle for towing, making sure to use the
right equipment and to attach it properly.
(See Preparing to Tow in this chapter.)
Use extra caution when driving your vehicle
while you tow. (See Driving while you tow in
this chapter.)
Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a trailer. (See Servicing your vehicle if you
tow in this chapter.)
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