Ford 2008 Escape Owner's Manual page 177

Tires, Wheels and Loading
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance information for more information.
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
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 vehicle when figuring the total weight.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
2.3L w/manual 4940 (2241)
transmission
2.3L w/automatic 4980 (2259)
transmission
3.0L w/automatic 7080 (3211)
transmission
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft.
(300 meters) elevation. For definitions 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.
The Escape is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as
specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. The Escape vehicle electrical system is not
equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes.
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2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
4x2
Maximum Trailer
GCWR - Weight Range -
lb. (kg) lb. (kg)
1500 (680)
1500 (680)
3500 (1588)
Maximum
frontal area of
2 2
trailer - ft (m)
24 (2.2)
24 (2.2)
30 (2.8)