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Make sure that you securely fasten the load.
Check the tightness of the load before
driving and at each fuel stop.

Note: Never place loads directly on the roof
panel. The roof panel is not designed to
directly carry a load.

Maximum Recommended Load
Amounts

Note: The maximum recommended load is
based on evenly distributing the load on the
crossbars.

Maximum Recommended Load

Description

0 lb (0 kg)

Vehicles with a moonroof

80 lb (36 kg)

Vehicles without a moonroof

Note: When using a roof rack system, you
must subtract the weight of the roof rack
system from the maximum recommended
load to determine your actual maximum
cargo load. See the roof rack system
manufacturer for more information.

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LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer

This section guides you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, trailer, or both.
Keep your loaded vehicle weight within
its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return of
vehicle design performance. Before you
load your vehicle, become familiar with
the following terms for determining your
vehicle’s weight rating, with or without
a trailer, from the vehicle’s Tire and
Loading Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

E198719

Payload

Payload is the combined weight of cargo
and passengers that your vehicle is
carrying. The maximum payload for your
vehicle appears on the Tire and Loading
label. The label is either on the B-pillar
or the edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and Canada
may not have a tire and loading label.
Look for “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg OR XXX lb” for
maximum payload. The payload listed
on the Tire and Loading Information
label is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly plant. If
you install any additional equipment on
your vehicle, you must determine the
new payload. Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed on
the Tire and Loading label. When towing,
trailer tongue weight or king pin weight
is also part of payload.

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WARNING: The appropriate

loading capacity of your vehicle can
be limited either by volume capacity
(how much space is available) or by
payload capacity (how much weight
the vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum payload
of your vehicle, do not add more
cargo, even if there is space available.
Overloading or improperly loading
your vehicle can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and vehicle rollover.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

GAWR is the maximum allowable weight
that a single axle (front or rear) can carry.
These numbers are on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.

The total load on each axle must never
exceed its Gross Axle Weight Rating.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

GVWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle. This includes
all options, equipment, passengers and
cargo. It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.
The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:

E198828

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety

Compliance Certification label vehicle
weight limits can adversely affect the
performance and handling of your
vehicle, cause vehicle damage and
can result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight

Maximum loaded trailer weight is the
highest possible weight of a fully loaded
trailer the vehicle can tow. Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer
Towing Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed information.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)

GCWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the vehicle and the loaded trailer,
including all cargo and passengers, that
the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle’s braking system is rated for

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operation at Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight
Rating.) Separate functional brakes
should be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the Gross
Combined Weight of the towing vehicle
plus the trailer exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating of the towing vehicle.

The gross combined weight must never
exceed the Gross Combined Weight
Rating.

Note: For trailer towing information
refer to the RV and Trailer Towing Guide
available at an authorized dealer.

WARNING: Do not exceed the

GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.

WARNING: Do not use

replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the original
tires because they may lower your
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Replacement tires with a higher limit
than the original tires do not increase
the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

WARNING: Exceeding any

vehicle weight rating can adversely
affect the performance and handling
of your vehicle, cause vehicle damage
and can result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury
or death.

Steps for determining the correct load
limit:

1. Locate the statement "The combined

weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lb." on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of

the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb.
and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.

Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is
there enough load capacity to carry you,
four of your friends and all the golf bags?
You and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golf
bags weigh approximately 30 pounds
(13.5 kilograms) each. The calculation
would be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) =
1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you

have enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends and your
golf bags. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99
kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 -
495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You and one of your friends
decide to pick up cement from the local
home improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for the
past two years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded
down, you have room for twelve
100-pound (45-kilogram) bags of
cement. Do you have enough load
capacity to transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 pounds (99 kilograms), the
calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) -
(12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240
pounds. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much
weight. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 -

198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. You will need
to reduce the load weight by at least
240 pounds (104 kilograms). If you
remove three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load calculation
would be:1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) =
1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 pounds. Now you
have the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In metric
units, the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (9 x 45
kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32
kilograms.

The above calculations also assume that
the loads are positioned in your vehicle
in a manner that does not overload the
front or the rear gross axle weight rating
specified for your vehicle on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.

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Special Loading Instructions for
Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-
type Vehicles

WARNING: When loading the

roof racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded
vehicles, with higher centers of gravity,
may handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.

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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNING: Towing trailers

beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

WARNING: Do not exceed the

GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.

Note: See Recommended Towing
Weights (page 352).

Your vehicle may have electrical items,
such as fuses or relays, related to
towing. See Fuses (page 378).

Your vehicle's load capacity designation
is by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading a vehicle or trailer.

Towing a trailer places an extra load on
your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,
brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect
these components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer movement
affects your vehicle when driving:
•

Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items centered
between the left and right side trailer
tires.

•

Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.

•

Select a ball mount with the correct
rise or drop and load capacity. When
both the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly angled
down toward your vehicle, when
viewed from the side.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a
slight takeoff vibration or shudder may
be present due to the increased payload
weight. Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting your

vehicle up for towing is located in
another chapter of this manual. See

Load Limit (page 345).

You can also find information in the RV
& Trailer Towing Guide available at your
authorized dealer, or online.

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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online

http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/

Website

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

WARNING: Turning off trailer sway

control increases the risk of loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. Ford does
not recommend disabling this feature
except in situations where speed reduction
may be detrimental (such as hill climbing),
the driver has significant trailer towing
experience, and can control trailer sway
and maintain safe operation.

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it when it begins.

Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.

Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.

The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine torque
to aid vehicle stability. If the trailer begins
to sway, the stability control warning lamp
flashes and a message appears in the
information display. See Information
Messages (page 142). Slow your vehicle
down, pull safely to the side of the road and
check for correct load distribution. See Load
Carrying (page 343).

You can switch this feature off in the
information display. When you switch the
ignition on, the system automatically turns
on.

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RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

Website

Market

https://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/

United States of America

https://www.fleet.ford.ca/towing-guides/

Canada

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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•

Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).

•

Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.

•

See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.

•

If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.

You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load
in the Load Carrying chapter. See Load Limit
(page 345).

Remember to account for the trailer tongue
weight as part of your vehicle load when
calculating the total vehicle weight.

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.

Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.

Safety Chains

Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.

Always connect the safety chains to the hook
retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Do not tow a trailer fitted

with electric trailer brakes unless your
vehicle is fitted with a compatible
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controller. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. For
additional information and assistance, we
recommend that you contact an authorized
dealer.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you install
them properly and adjust them to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.

Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500 lb
(680 kg) when load.

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Trailer Lamps

WARNING: Never connect any trailer

lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring;
this may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required.

Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.

Before Towing a Trailer

Practice turning, stopping and backing up to
get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip. When
turning, make wider turns so the trailer
wheels clear curbs and other obstacles.

When Towing a Trailer

•

Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).

•

Do not make full-throttle starts.

•

Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after
you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).

•

When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.

•

Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control
may turn off automatically when you are
towing on long, steep grades.

•

Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.

•

If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and transmission
cooling.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a
trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.

•

Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:

1. Turn the steering wheel to point your

vehicle tires away from traffic flow.

2. Set your vehicle parking brake.

3. Place the transmission in park (P).

4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of

the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.

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Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
•

Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.

•

Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
•

Causing internal damage to the
components.

•

Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime you
submerge the rear axle in water. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which is
not a normal maintenance inspection item
unless there is a possibility of a leak or other
axle repair is required.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS - GASOLINE, 8-SPEED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –
8F35/8F40

Emergency Towing

WARNING: If your vehicle has a

steering wheel lock make sure the ignition
is in the accessory or on position when
being towed.

If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport
trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on
the ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration, under the
following conditions:
•

Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.

•

Refer to the Manual Park Release
procedure. See Automatic Transmission
(page 256). Failing to do so could result
in damage to the transmission.

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

•

Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle’s
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.

Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel
Drive Vehicles

(If Equipped)

You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
Place the front wheels on a two-wheel tow
dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the
instructions specified by the equipment
provider.

Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel
Drive Vehicles

(If Equipped)

You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
We recommend towing your vehicle with all
four wheels off the ground, such as when
using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot recreational tow your vehicle.

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Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles

(If Equipped)

You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
We recommend towing your vehicle with all
four wheels off the ground, such as when
using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot recreational tow your vehicle.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS - PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV),
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –
HF45

Emergency Towing

If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport
trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on
the ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration, under the
following conditions:
•

Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.

•

You switch Neutral Tow on.

•

You release the parking brake.

•

You switch welcome lighting off. See
Welcome Lighting (page 110).

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).

•

Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

Switching Neutral Tow On

1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory

mode.

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

3. Select Settings.
4. Select Neutral Tow.

5. Follow the instructions on the information

display.

6. Fully press the brake pedal.

7. Shift into neutral (N).

8. Switch the ignition off.

Note: Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the transmission.

Note: Switching neutral tow on requires
battery power.

Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 169).

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Switching Neutral Tow Off

1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory

mode.

2. Fully press the brake pedal.

3. Shift into park (P).

Note: Switch welcome lighting on to
reactivate it. See Welcome Lighting (page
110).

Recreational Towing

Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing. An example of
recreational towing is towing your vehicle
behind a motorhome. These guidelines
ensure that you do not damage the
transmission.

If you have a front-wheel drive vehicle, you
can tow with the front wheels off the ground
by using a tow dolly. If you have an all-wheel
drive vehicle, you can tow with all four
wheels off the ground using a vehicle
transport trailer. If you are using a tow dolly
or a vehicle transport trailer, follow the
instruction specified by the equipment
provider.

Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 169).

You can tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground under the following
conditions:
•

Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.

•

You switch Neutral Tow on.

•

You release the parking brake.

•

You switch welcome lighting off. See
Welcome Lighting (page 110).

•

You do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

Switching Neutral Tow On

1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory

mode.

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display
main menu.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select Neutral Tow.

5. Follow the instructions on the information

display.

6. Fully press the brake pedal.

7. Shift into neutral (N).

8. Switch the ignition off.

Note: Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the transmission.

Note: Switching on neutral tow mode
requires battery power.

Note: If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the instrument cluster
display.

Note: If your vehicle has an ignition key, you
cannot remove the key from the ignition
when the transmission is in neutral (N) and
your vehicle is off.

Note: Start the engine and allow it to run for
a few minutes at the beginning of each day,
and every six hours or fewer. With the engine
running and your foot on the brake, shift into
drive (D) and then into reverse (R) before
shifting back into neutral (N). Before
continuing to tow, re-enable neutral tow.

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Switching Neutral Tow Off

1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory

mode.

2. Fully press the brake pedal.

3. Shift into park (P).

Note: Switch welcome lighting on to
reactivate it. See Welcome Lighting (page
110).

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BREAKING-IN

Your vehicle requires a break-in period. For
the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km), avoid driving at
high speeds, heavy braking, aggressive
shifting or using your vehicle to tow. During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.

DRIVING ECONOMICALLY

The following helps to improve fuel
consumption:
•

Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid heavy
braking.

•

Regularly check your tire pressures and
make sure that they are inflated to the
correct pressure.

•

Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule and carry out the
recommended checks.

•

Plan your journey and check the traffic
before you set off. It is more efficient to
combine errands into a single trip
whenever possible.

•

Avoid idling the engine in cold weather
or for extended periods. Start the engine
only when you are ready to set off.

•

Do not carry unnecessary weight in your
vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.

•

Do not add unnecessary accessories to
the exterior of your vehicle, for example
running boards. If you use a roof rack,
remember to fold it down or remove it
when not in use.

•

Do not shift into neutral when you are
braking or when your vehicle is slowing
down.

•

Shut all windows when driving at high
speeds.

•

Switch off all electric systems when not
in use, for example air conditioning. Make
sure that you unplug any accessories
from the auxiliary power points when not
in use.

DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER

WARNING: Do not attempt to cross

a deep or flowing body of water. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.

Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.

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