2005 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 163

Tires, Wheels and Loading Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner's Guide. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. The hitch receiver was designed not to be removed. Any modification or removal of the hitch receiver compromises the safety benefit it was designed to provide. Engine 4x2 w/automatic transmission Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.30 13000 14500 17000 20000 (5897) (6350) (7711) (9072) Maximum trailer weight-lb. (kg) 6100 (2766) 7600 (3466) 10000 (4536) 11000 (4988) 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 163 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)