Tires, Wheels and Loading
4x4
GCWR(GrossCombinedWeightRating)/TrailerWeights
Engine
Maximum
GCWR-lb
(kg)
TrailerWeight
Range-lb(kg) frontalareaof
Maximum
trailer-ft2
(m)2
2.5L
5200(2359)
7300(3311)
1500(680)
24(2.2)
30(2.8)
w/automatic
transmission
3.0L
3500(1588)
w/automatic
transmission
Notes:Forhighaltitudeoperation,reduceGCWby2%per1000ft.
meters)elevation.Fordefinitionsoftermsandinstructionson
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calculatingyourvehicle’sload,refertoVehicleloadinginthischapter.
Maximumtrailerweightsshown.Thecombinedweightofthe
completedtowingvehicleandtheloadedtrailermustnotexceedthe
GCWR.
TheEscapeiscapableofpullingthemaximumtrailerweight(s)as
specifiedabove.Certainstatesrequireelectrictrailerbrakesfortrailers
overaspecifiedweight.TheEscapevehicleelectricalsystemisnot
equippedtoaccommodateelectrictrailerbrakes.
WARNING:DonotexceedtheGVWRortheGAWRspecifiedon
thecertificationlabel.
WARNING:Towingtrailersbeyondthemaximumrecommended
grosstrailerweightexceedsthelimitofthevehicleandcould
resultinenginedamage,transmissiondamage,structuraldamage,loss
ofvehiclecontrol,vehiclerolloverandpersonalinjury.
Preparing to tow
Usetheproperequipmentfortowingatrailerandmakesureitis
properlyattachedtoyourvehicle.Contactyourauthorizeddealerora
reliabletrailerdealerassoonaspossibleifyourequireassistance.
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