Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating); Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Ford EXPLORER 2014 Owner's Manual

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall
be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's
seating position. The total load on each axle must never exceed its
GAWR.
Note: For trailer towing information refer to the RV and Trailer Towing
Guide provided by your authorized dealer.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +
passengers.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to
either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position.
The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
2014 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, September 2013
USA (fus)