FORD 2007 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 - Manual (Page 187)

Your vehicle is equipped with a standard Class II integrated hitch and
requires only a draw bar and ball with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank
diameter. An optional Class III/Class IV hitch is also available.
Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
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 vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
4x2
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)
Trailer weight
range-lb. (kg)
(0-Maximum)
4.0L SOHC Class
II towing 3.73 8500 (3856) 0–3500 (0–1588)
4.6L* Class II
towing 3.55 8500 (3856) 0–3500 (0–1588)
4.0L SOHC Class
III/IV towing 3.73 10000 (4536) 0–5240 (0–2377)
4.6L* Class III/IV
towing 3.55 11600 (5262) 0–6740 (0–3057)
Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft.
(300 meters) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and
instructions on how to calculate your vehicle 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.
* -When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and
on steep grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the
engine from overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of
interior temperatures.
2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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