1997 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual - Page 123
1997 Ford Expedition Manual
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Driving Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system (front and rear). The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door. • GCWR (Gross combined weight rating ): Maximum combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is allowed to tow. • Maximum trailer weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded towing vehicle from the GCWR of the towing vehicle. • Trailer weight range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Payload = GVWR minus Base curb weight To obtain the correct weights for your vehicle, try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they might lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. Replacement tires with a higher 124