towing capacity FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

CALCULATING PAYLOAD
Tire and Loading Label InformationExample:
Payload is the combined weightof cargo and passengers that yourvehicle is carrying. The maximumpayload for your vehicle appearson the Tire and Loading label. Thelabel is either on the B-pillar or theedge of the driver door. Vehiclesexported outside the US andCanada may not have a tire andloading label. Look for “Thecombined weight of occupantsand cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lb” for maximumpayload. The payload listed on theTire and Loading Information label
is the maximum payload for yourvehicle as built by the assemblyplant. If you install any additionalequipment on your vehicle, youmust determine the new payload.Subtract the weight of theequipment from the payload listedon the Tire and Loading label.When towing, trailer tongueweight or king pin weight is alsopart of payload.
CALCULATING THE LOAD
LIMIT
Steps for determining the correctload limit:
1.Locate the statement "Thecombined weight of occupantsand cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lb." on yourvehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combinedweight of the driver andpassengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weightof the driver and passengersfrom XXX kg or XXX lb.
4.The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the “XXX” amountequals 1,400 lb. and there willbe five 150 lb. passengers inyour vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggageload capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
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5.Determine the combinedweight of luggage and cargobeing loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safelyexceed the available cargo andluggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailerwill be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual todetermine how this reduces theavailable cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Helpful examples forcalculating the availableamount of cargo and luggageload capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You decideto go golfing. Is there enough loadcapacity to carry you, four of yourfriends and all the golf bags? Youand four friends average 220pounds (99 kilograms) each andthe golf bags weigh approximately30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.The calculation would be: 1400 -(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you haveenough load capacity in yourvehicle to transport four friendsand your golf bags. In metric units,the calculation would be: 635kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You andone of your friends decide to pickup cement from the local homeimprovement store to finish thatpatio you have been planning forthe past two years. Measuring theinside of the vehicle with the rearseat folded down, you have roomfor twelve 100-pound(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Doyou have enough load capacity totransport the cement to yourhome? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),the calculation would be: 1400 -(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you donot have enough cargo capacityto carry that much weight. Inmetric units, the calculation wouldbe: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.You will need to reduce the loadweight by at least 240 pounds(104 kilograms). If you removethree 100-pound (45-kilogram)cement bags, then the loadcalculation would be: 1400 - (2 x220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -900 = 60 pounds. Now you havethe load capacity to transport thecement and your friend home. Inmetric units, the calculation wouldbe: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.
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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceedthe lowest rating capacity foryour vehicle or trailer hitch.Overloading your vehicle ortrailer hitch can impair yourvehicle stability and handling.Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure thatthe vertical load on the tow ballis between the minimum andmaximum recommended weightat all times. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not cut,drill, weld or modify the trailerhitch. Modifying the trailer hitchcould reduce the hitch rating.
WARNING: The anti-lockbrake system does not controlthe trailer brakes.
TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
WARNING: Do not tow a trailerfitted with electric trailer brakes unlessyour vehicle is fitted with a compatibleaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontroller. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
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Certain states require functioning trailerbrakes for trailers over a specified weight.Be sure to check state regulations for thisspecified weight.
Ford Motor Company recommendsseparate functioning brake systems fortrailers weighing more than 1,500 lb(680 kg) when loaded.
TOWING A TRAILER
LIMITATIONS
The vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Note:Your vehicle could havereduced performance whenoperating at high altitudes andwhen heavily loaded or towing a
trailer. When driving at elevation,to match driving performance asperceived at sea level, reduce grossvehicle weight and grosscombination weight by 2% per1,000 ft (300 m) elevation.
LOADING YOUR TRAILER
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight. Thetrailer tongue weight shouldnever exceed 10% of themaximum towing capacity.
•Select a ball mount with thecorrect rise or drop. When boththe loaded vehicle and trailerare connected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightlyangled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from theside.
TRAILER TOWING HINTS -
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Periodicallyinspect these components during and afterany towing operation.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder may befelt due to the increased payload weight.
Your vehicle may have a temporary orconventional spare tire. A temporary sparetire is different in diameter or width, treadtype, or from a different manufacturer thanthe road tires on your vehicle. Consultinformation on the tire label or SafetyCompliance label for limitations whenusing.
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Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.........................................418Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................418Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........443Connecting a Trailer.....................................281Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting............................................282Connecting a Trailer Precautions...........281Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting........................................282Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages.........................................................282Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................417Connecting FordPass to the Modem...........417Enabling and Disabling the Modem............417What Is the Modem...........................................417Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.........................................................417Connecting Your Phone............................438Contacting Us...................................................15Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™........408Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.........409Crash and Breakdown Information.......301Automatic Crash Shutoff...............................305Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................302Post-Crash Alert System................................304Post Impact Braking.........................................304Recovery Towing................................................305Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......66Crawler Gear...................................................174Using Crawler Gear.............................................174What Is Crawler Gear.........................................174Creating a MyKey............................................75Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........420Cross Traffic Alert........................................259Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting.........261Cross Traffic Alert Indicators..................260Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................259Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............259Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.........................................261Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages..........................................................261Cruise Control................................................232
Cruise Control Indicators...........................233Customer Information...............................469Radio Frequency Certification Labels........472
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Data Privacy......................................................22Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...................................376Digital Radio..................................................425Digital Radio Indicators...................................426Digital Radio Limitations................................425How Does Digital Radio Work.......................425Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................426What Is Digital Radio........................................425Directing the Flow of Air..............................119Disposing of Airbags.....................................67Distance Indication.....................................264Distance Indication Indicator........................266Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................266What Is Distance Indication..........................264Doors and Locks.............................................78Autolock...................................................................79Autounlock..............................................................78Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.............79Mislock......................................................................79Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................78Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................78Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.......79Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................81Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................80Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps..............79Drive Belt Routing - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................336Drive Belt Routing - 2.7LEcoBoost™..................................................337Driver Alert.....................................................269Driver Alert – Troubleshooting......................270Driver Alert Indicators.................................270Driver Alert Limitations.............................269Driver Alert Precautions............................269
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Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................270Driver Alert – Information Messages..........270Driving Economically.................................299Driving Hints..................................................290Off-Road Driving...............................................290
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................199Electric Parking Brake.................................198Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................199Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................199Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages........................................................200Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................199Electric Power Steering..............................219Electric Power Steering Precautions...........219How Does Electric Power SteeringWork....................................................................219Electromagnetic Compatibility..............533Electronic Locking Differential................190Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.............................................192Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.......................................................191Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.........................................192Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages.................................192Emergency Call Limitations.......................68Emergency Call Requirements.................68Emergency Call System Data....................25Emergency Towing........................................311Emission Law................................................530Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................444Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........444Enabling Remote Start................................115End User License Agreement.................505Engine Block Heater....................................153Engine Block Heater Precautions.................153How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork....................................................................153Using the Engine Block Heater......................154
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge............................................................108Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................405Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................406Engine Oil........................................................323Adding Engine Oil...............................................323Checking the Engine Oil Level.......................323Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...................................................324Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.........................323Resetting the Engine Oil ChangeReminder..........................................................324Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................401Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................402Evasive Steering Assist.............................266Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............267Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................267What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................266Event Data.........................................................23Export Unique Options...............................531Exterior Bulbs................................................334Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................336Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................334Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............335Exterior Lamps................................................95Exterior Lamp Audible Warning......................97Exterior Lamp Indicators...................................96Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off................................................................95Switching the Front Fog Lamps On andOff.........................................................................96Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff.........................................................................96Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On andOff.........................................................................95Exterior Lighting Control.............................94Exterior Lighting.............................................94Autolamps..............................................................95Automatic High Beam Control.......................98Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting............................................100Exterior Lamps......................................................95Exterior Zone Lighting.........................................97
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