Preparing To Tow; Load Equalizing Hitch; 4X4 W/Automatic Transmission - Ford 2005 Excursion Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading

4x4 w/automatic transmission

Engine Rear axle ratio
5.4L 4.10
6.8L 3.73
6.8L 4.30
The frame mounted hitch receiver is non-removable.
Towing a Class IV trailer (extra heavy duty) 5,001–11,000 lb.
(2,268–4,536 kg) trailer weight requires a weight-distributing
hitch.
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, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover 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 authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.

Load equalizing hitch

When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and
all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it
can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers
at the center of the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that
the front bumper height is within
After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher than in
Step 2.
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2005 Excursion (hdw)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maximum
GCWR-kg (lb.)
weight-kg (lb.)
14500 (6350)
17000 (7711)
20000 (9072)
1 ⁄ " (13 mm) of the reference point.
2
Maximum
trailer
7100 (3220)
9600 (4354)
11000 (4988)