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Driving – FORD 2004 Taurus v.3 User Manual

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The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine in
your vehicle. See the following charts:

3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine

Model

Passenger Load
- #/kg (lbs.)

Luggage Load -
kg (lbs.)

Max Trailer
Wt.- kg (lbs.)

Sedan

5/340 (750)

0

365 (800)

4/270 (600)

70 (150)

365 (800)

2/135 (300)

70 (150)

500 (1100)

2/135 (300)

0

565 (1250)

Wagon

4/270 (600)

0

365 (800)

2/135 (300)

70 (150)

430 (950)

2/135 (300)

0

500 (1100)

The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW
(Vehicle weight + Trailer weight) equal to 2,245 kg (4,950 lbs.).

3.0L 4-Valve Duratec Engine

Model

Passenger Load
- #/kg (lbs.)

Luggage Load -
kg (lbs.)

Max Trailer
Wt.- kg (lbs.)

Sedan

5/340 (750)

0

590 (1300)

2/135 (300)

70 (150)

725 (1600)

2/135 (300)

0

795 (1750)

Wagon

5/340 (750)

70 (150)

455 (1000)

2/135 (300)

70 (150)

660 (1450)

2/135 (300)

0

725 (1600)

The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW
(Vehicle weight + Trailer weight) equal to 2,470 kg (5,450 lbs.).

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, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of control,
and personal injury.

2004 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)

Driving

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