1998 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 130
1998 Ford Explorer Manual
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Driving Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Rear Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum Engine axle GCWR-kg Range-kg (lbs.) frontal area of ratio (lbs.) 0-Maximum trailer-m2 (ft2) 2-door 4.0L 3.27 3 402 (7 500) 0-1 524 (0-3 360) 4.64 (50) SOHC 4.0L 3.55 3 856 (8 500) 0-1 978 (0-4 360) 4.64 (50) SOHC 4.0L EFI 3.73 4 082 (9 000) 0-2 214 (0-4 880) 4.64 (50) 4.0L 3.73 4 082 (9 000) 0-2 204 (0-4 860) 4.64 (50) SOHC 4.0L EFI 4.10 4 082 (9 000) 0-2 214 (4 880) 4.64 (50) 4.0L 4.10 4 082 (9 000) 0-2 204 (4 860) 4.64 (50) SOHC 4-door 4.0L 3.55 4 082 (9 000) 0-2 041 (0-4 500) 4.64 (50) SOHC 4.0L EFI 3.73 4 309 (9 500) 0-2 341 (0-5 160) 4.64 (50) 4.0L 4 535 3.73 0-2 558 (0-5 640) 4.64 (50) SOHC (10 000) 4.0L 4 535 4.10 0-2 558 (0-5 640) 4.64 (50) SOHC (10 000) 4 990 5.0L 3.73 0-2 930 (6 460) 4.64 (50) (11 000) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definition 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. Towing a trailer over 907 kg (2 000 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 130