FORD 2002 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 209)

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Trailer towing table (4x2 w/manual transmission)
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR-kg (lbs.)
Trailer weight
range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 3 175 (7 000)
0-1 225
(0-2 700)
Notes:-For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1 000 ft) 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.
Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight
distributing hitch.
4x2 w/automatic transmission
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR-kg (lbs.)
Trailer weight
range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
4.0L
SOHC/4.6L 3.27/3.55 3 495 (7 700) 0-1 589
(0-3 500)
4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 4 645 (10 240) 0-2 694
(0-5 940)
4.6L* 3.73 LS 5 262 (11 600) 0-3 314
(0-7 300)
Notes:-For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1 000 ft) 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.
Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight
distributing hitch.
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