2007 Ford Escape Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 489

Tires, Wheels and Loading • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • 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. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum GCWR - lb. Range - lb. frontal area of (kg) (kg) trailer - ft2 (m)2 2.3L w/manual 4860 (2204) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) transmission 2.3L 4940 (2241) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2 ) w/automatic transmission 3.0L 7080 (3211 ) 3500 (1588) 30 (2.8) w/automatic transmission Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions on calculating your vehicle's 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. The Escape is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. The Escape vehicle electrical system is not equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes. 167 2007 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)