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Driving Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a weight-carrying or weight distributing hitch; a weight-distributing hitch is required for trailers over 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg). For proper handling, tongue weight must meet these requirements: • For trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg), do not exceed 200 lbs (91 kg). • For trailers over 2,000 lbs (907 kg), use 10-15% of trailer weight. • For Class II receiver hitches, do not exceed tongue weight of 350 lbs (159 kg). For class III/IV receiver, do not exceed tongue weight of 500 lbs (227 kg) (weight carrying); 770 lbs (349 kg) (weight distributing). For additional information, please see Ford's RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the towing vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. 141 2004 P207 Explorer Sport Trac (p27) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

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Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a
weight-carrying or weight distributing hitch; a weight-distributing hitch is
required for trailers over 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg).
For proper handling, tongue weight must meet these requirements:
•
For trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg), do not exceed 200 lbs (91 kg).
•
For trailers over 2,000 lbs (907 kg), use 10-15% of trailer weight.
•
For Class II receiver hitches, do not exceed tongue weight of 350 lbs
(159 kg). For class III/IV receiver, do not exceed tongue weight of 500
lbs (227 kg) (weight carrying); 770 lbs (349 kg) (weight distributing).
For additional information, please see Ford’s RV & Trailer Towing Guide.
Safety chains
Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
Do
not attach safety chains to the bumper.
Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are
safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough
braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.
The braking system of the towing vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
Trailer lamps
Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights
are working. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper
instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps.
2004 P207 Explorer Sport Trac
(p27)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Driving
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