Ford 2005 Freestar Owner's Manual page 214

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Vehicle towing capability/Trailer hitch
requirement
Model/ GCWR - lbs
Engine (kg)
Van, 3.9L
7000 (3175)
Wagon, 3.9L
Wagon, 4.2L 7200 (3266)
Wagon, 3.9L
with trailer 8500 (3856)
tow option
Wagon, 4.2L
with trailer 8700 (3946)
tow option
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 trailer when figuring the total weight.
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 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 that does not exceed your vehicle's capability. See the
Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for
range details on a specific trailer load.
Safety chains
Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the hook retainers on the
hitch. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the
trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency
gives to you.
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.
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Hitch type Trailer Weight
required range - lbs (kg)
Class I
0-2000
Non-Equalizing
(0–907)
Weight Carrying
Class II
0–3500
Non-Equalizing
(0-1588)
Weight Carrying
Trailer
Tongue load
10–15% of TW
(200 lbs. [91
kg] maximum)
10–15% of TW
(350 lbs. [159
kg] maximum)