2002 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 218

Driving Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. Trailer towing table (4x2 w/manual transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Trailer weight Rear axle Maximum Engine range-kg (lbs.) ratio GCWR-kg (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 3175 (7000) 0-1179 (0-2600) Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 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 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-kg range-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L 3.55 3493 (7700) 0-1497 (0-3300) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 4645 (10240) 0-2640 (0-5820) 4.6L* 3.73 LS 5262 (11600) 0-3257 (0-7180) Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 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. 218