2001 Ford Excursion Owner's Manual - Page 141

Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. The hitch receiver was designed not to be removed. Any modification or removal of the hitch receiver compromises the safety benefit it was designed to provide. Engine 4x2 w/automatic transmission Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) 3.73 3.73 4.30 5 896 (13 000) 7 711 (17 000) 8 164 (18 000) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 2 812 (6 200) 4 536 (10 000) 4 536 (10 000) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 3 265 (7 200) 4 354 (9 600) 4 536 (10 000) 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Engine 4x4 w/automatic transmission Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) 4.10 3.73 4.30 6 577 (14 500) 7 711 (17 000) 8 164 (18 000) 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L The frame mounted hitch receiver is non-removable. Towing a Class IV trailer (extra heavy duty) 2 268-4 536 kg (5 001-10 000 lbs.) trailer weight requires a weight-distributing or fifth-wheel hitch. 141