2005 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 546

Tires, Wheels and Loading • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter when figuring the total weight of your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with a standard Class II integrated hitch and requires only a draw bar and ball with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank diameter. An optional Class III/Class IV hitch is also available. Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. 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 and personal injury. 4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle Maximum Trailer weight ratio GCWR-lb. range-lb. (kg) (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC 3.55 7700 (3493) 0-3240 (0-1470) 4.6L* Class II 3.55 7700 (3493) 0-3260 (0-1479) towing 4.0L SOHC Class 3.73 LS 10240 (4645) 0-5760 (0-2613) III/IV towing 4.6L* Class III/IV 3.73/3.73 LS 11600 (5262) 0-7140 (0-3239 ) towing 194 2005 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)