2004 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 162

Driving 2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart. 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 4.10 3.73 4.30 5897 6350 7711 9072 (13000) (14500) (17000) (20000) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 2766 (6100) 3466 (7600) 4536 (10000) 4988 (11000) 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Engine Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 5.4L 4.10 6350 (14500) 3266 (7200) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4354 (9600) 6.8L 4.30 9072 (20000) 4990 (11000) 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. 162 4x4 w/automatic transmission Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)