towing capacity FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Owners Manual

Rating):Carrying capacity for
each axle system (front and
rear). The GAWR is specific to
each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver's door.
²GCWR (Gross combined weight
rating ):Maximum combined
weight of the towing vehicle
(including passengers and
cargo) and the trailer. The
GCWR indicates the maximum
loaded weight that the vehicle is
allowed to tow.
²Maximum trailer weight:
Maximum weight of a trailer the
loaded vehicle (including
passengers and cargo) is
permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the
weight of the loaded towing
vehicle from the GCWR of the
towing vehicle.
²Trailer weight range:Specified
weight range that the trailer
must fall within that ranges from
zero to the maximum trailer
weight rating.
Payload = GVWR minus Base
curb weight
To obtain the correct weights for
your vehicle, try taking your
vehicle to a shipping company or
an inspection station for trucks.
Do not use replacement tires with
lower weight capacities than the
originals because they might lower
the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR.
Replacement tires with a higher
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Using the luggage rack if
equipped)
Load luggage at the front crossbar
and adjust the rear crossbar as
necessary.
²Do not exceed 90.7 kg (200 lb)
of luggage if the weight is
placed directly on the crossbars.
²Do not exceed 68 kg (150 lb) of
luggage if the weight is resting
on the roof itself.
²Be sure that the weight is
evenly distributed, particularly
when loading at or near the roof
or luggage rack crossbars
maximum capacity.
To remove the front crossbar:
1. Remove the knurled knobs.
2. Pull the crossbar rearward from
the key slot.
To adjust the rear crossbar:
1. Side lever on each side of the
rack rear locks and unlock the rear
crossbar.
2. The rear crossbar can be
removed by unlocking the levers
and pulling the crossbar rearward.
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