Preparing To Tow; Hitches - Ford Taurus Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine,
transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components
carefully after towing.
The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine in
your vehicle. See the following charts:
Model Passenger
Load - #/lb.
(kg)
Sedan 5/750 (340)
4/600 (270)
2/300 (135)
2/300 (135)
Wagon 4/600 (270)
2/300 (135)
2/300 (135)
The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW
(Vehicle weight + Trailer weight) equal to 4,950 lb. (2,245 kg).
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of control,
and personal injury.

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.

Hitches

Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load
carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that
10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
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2005 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
3.0L Engine
Luggage Load -
lb. (kg)
0
150 (70)
150 (70)
0
0
150 (70)
0
Max Trailer
Wt.- lb. (kg)
800 (365)
800 (365)
1100 (500)
1250 (565)
800 (365)
950 (430)
1100 (500)