1999 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
1999 Ford Explorer Manual
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Driving Trailer towing table (4x2 automatic transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Trailer Weight Rear Maximum Maximum Range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of (lbs.) ratio (lbs.) trailer-m2 (ft2) 0-Maximum 2-door 4.0L 3.27 3 402 0-1 361 4.64 SOHC (7 500) (0-3 000) (50) 4.0L 3.55 3 856 0-2 041 4.64 SOHC (8 500) (0-4 500) (50) 3.73 4 082 0-2 313 4.64 4.0L OHV (9 000) (0-5 100) (50) 4.0L 3.73 4 082 0-2 313 4.64 SOHC (9 000) (0-5 100) (50) 4-door 4.0L 4 082 0-2 041 4.64 3.55 SOHC (9 000) (0-4 500) (50) 4 082 0-2 232 4.64 4.0L OHV 3.73 (9 000) (0- 4 920) (50) 4 535 0-2 676 4.64 4.0L 3.73 SOHC (10 000) (0-5 900) (50) 4.0L 4 535 0-2 676 4.64 4.10 (10 000) (0-5 900) (50) SOHC 4 990 0-3 057 4.64 5.0L 3.73 (11 000) (0-6 740) (50) 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 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 171