Ford Freestar 2006 Owner's Manual page 208

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Vehicle towing capability/
Trailer hitch requirement
Model/ GCWR -
Engine lb. (kg)
Van, 3.9L
Wagon,
(3175)
3.9L
Wagon,
4.2L (3266)
Wagon,
3.9L with
trailer
(3856)
tow
option
Wagon,
4.2L with
trailer
(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 authorized 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
208
Hitch type
required
7000
Class I Non-
Equalizing
Weight
7200
Carrying
8500
Class II Non-
Equalizing
Weight
Carrying
8700
Trailer
Trailer Weight
range - lb.
(kg)
0-2000
(0–907)
0–3500
(0-1588)
Tongue load
10–15% of TW
(200 lb. [91 kg]
maximum)
10–15% of TW
(350 lb. [159 kg]
maximum)