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If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly.

If your vehicle

exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load or
remove cargo accordingly.

WARNING

Improper distribution of your vehicle’s
load or carrying weight in excess of the
amount shown on the tire decal can
cause rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle
control.

Trailer Towing

Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully
equipped to tow. No towing packages are available
through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers.

Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on your
vehicle, you must follow certain precautions

for

your safety and the good of your vehicle:

❑

Stay within the load limits for towing your
vehicle. (See

Trailer towing specifications

in this

chapter.)

❑

Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle
for towing, making sure to use the right
equipment and to attach it properly. (See

Preparing to Tow

in this chapter.)

❑

Use extra caution when driving your vehicle
while you tow. (See

Driving while you tow

in

this chapter.)

❑

Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow
a trailer. (See

Servicing your vehicle if you tow

in this chapter.)

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