2000 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 180
2000 Ford Explorer Sport Manual
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Driving 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. Trailer towing table (4x2 w/manual 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 2 721 0-998 4.64 4.0L OHV 3.27 (6 000) (0-2 200) (50) 3 175 0-1 451 4.64 4.0L OHV 3.73 (7 000) (0-3 200) (50) 4-door 2 721 0-998 4.64 4.0L OHV 3.27 (6 000) (0-2 200) (50) 3 175 0-907 4.64 4.0L OHV 3.73 (7 000) (0-3 000) (50) Notes: -For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle 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. 180