Ford Explorer Sport 2002 Owner's Manual page 122

4x4 w/manual transmission
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Rear
Engine axle
ratio
4.0L
All
SOHC
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1000 ft) elevation. For definition of terms and instructions on calculating
your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Maximum
trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing
vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR.
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 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% of
the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for trailers over
1588 kg (3500 lb).
Safety chains
Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the frame or hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. Do
not attach safety chains to the bumper.
Trailer Weight
Maximum
Range
GCWR - kg
(0-Maximum)
(lbs.)
- kg (lbs.)
0-1134
3175 (7000)
(0-2500)
Driving
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - m
2
(ft )
4.64 (50)
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