FORD 2008 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 172)

TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow
option package.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle,
axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize
vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.
Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• 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.
4x2
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine Maximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)
Trailer
Weight Range
- lb. (kg)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft 2 (m) 2
2.3L w/manual
transmission
4940 (2241) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission
4980 (2259) 1500 (6 80) 24 (2.2)
3.0L w/automatic
transmission
7080 (3211) 3500 (1588) 30 (2.8)
2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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