Ford galaxy 1998 Taurus Owner's Manual page 120

Driving
Rear
Engine axle
ratio
4.6L 3.55
4.6L 3.55
5.4L 3.31
5.4L 3.73
5.4L 3.73
Maximum frontal area of trailer is 5.6 square meters (60 square feet)
Do not exceed the maximum loads
listed on the Safety Compliance
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
trailer when figuring the total
weight.
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 control and
personal injury.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for
towing a trailer, and make sure it
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Maximum
Tire size
4x4
40.6 cm
(16 in) (11 500 lbs.)
43.2 cm
(17 in) (11 000 lbs.)
40.6 cm
(16 in) (12 000 lbs.)
40.6 cm
(16 in) (13 500 lbs.)
43.2 cm
(17 in) (13 000 lbs.)
Trailer weight
GCWR
(0 - maximum)
5 216 kg
(0-6 100 lbs.)
4 990 kg
5 443 kg
(0-6 400 lbs.)
6 123 kg
(0-7 900 lbs.)
5 897 kg
(0-7 400 lbs.)
range
0-2 766 kg
0-2 494 kg
(5 500 lbs.)
0-2 902 kg
0-3 556 kg
0-3 556 kg