2002 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 180

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 following trailer towing charts apply to vehicles equipped with gasoline engines; for Diesel engines, refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Supplement. 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 4.10 3.73 4.30 5897 6350 7711 9072 (13000) (14500) (17000) (20000) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 2812 (6200) 3266 (7200) 4536 (10000) 4763 (10500) 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 180