Ford 2009 Escape Owner's Manual page 538

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
GCWR - lb
2.5L w/manual 5000 (2268)
transmission
2.5L 5060 (2095)
w/automatic
transmission
3.0L 7140 (3239)
w/automatic
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.
2009 Escape (204)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
4x2
Maximum Trailer Weight
Range - lb (kg)
(kg)
1500 (680)
1500 (680)
3500 (1588)
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - ft
2
(m)
24 (2.2)
24 (2.2)
30 (2.8)
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