towing capacity FORD MAVERICK 2023 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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PICKUP BED PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not allow people oranimals in truck beds that havemodifications, such as bed covers orslide-in campers, when the engine isrunning. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTS
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The appropriateloading capacity of your vehicle can belimited either by volume capacity (howmuch space is available) or by payloadcapacity (how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you have reached
the maximum payload of your vehicle,do not add more cargo, even if there isspace available. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehicle cancontribute to loss of vehicle control andvehicle rollover.
WARNING: Do not use the loadretaining fixtures for towing. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceed themaximum load rating of the loadretaining fixtures. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Check the loadretaining fixtures for damage beforeusing them. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
LOCATING THE PICKUP BEDANCHOR POINTS
Pickup Bed Anchor Points
The pickup bed anchor points are in eachcorner of the pickup bed.
Adjustable Bed Rail (If Equipped)
Sliding cleat tie-downs are on each side ofthe pickup bed.
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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
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 bepresent due to the increased payloadweight.
Your vehicle may have a temporary orconventional spare tire. A temporary sparetire is different in diameter or width,tread-type, or is from a differentmanufacturer than the road tires on yourvehicle. Consult information on the tirelabel or Safety Compliance label forlimitations when using.
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Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3/SYNC 2.5.......379Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........385Connecting a Trailer....................................265Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........265Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................377Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........377Enabling and Disabling the Modem............377What Is the Modem...........................................377Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.........................................................377Contacting Us...................................................15Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........369Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................370Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................282Automatic Crash Shutoff...............................288Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................284Post-Crash Alert System.................................287Post Impact Braking.........................................288Recovery Towing................................................289Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........57Creating a MyKey...........................................68Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........381Cross Traffic Alert........................................244Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting............................................246Cross Traffic Alert Indicators...................245Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................244Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............244Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................246Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................246Cruise Control.................................................217Cruise Control Indicators...........................218Cup Holders....................................................153Cup Holder Precautions...................................153Customer Information...............................459Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................463Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchScreen.............................................................116
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchScreen.............................................................116
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Data Privacy......................................................22Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades..................................335Digital Radio..................................................395Digital Radio Indicators...................................395Digital Radio Limitations................................395How Does Digital Radio Work.......................395Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................395What Is Digital Radio........................................395Directing the Flow of Air.............................126Disposing of Airbags.....................................58Distance Alert.................................................251Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert.....................................................................251What Is Distance Alert......................................251Distance Indication.....................................249Distance Indication Indicator.........................251Switching Distance Indication On andOff........................................................................251What Is Distance Indication...........................249Door Lock Switch Inhibitor..........................73How Does the Door Lock Switch InhibitorWork......................................................................73Doors and Locks Audible Warnings.........74Doors and Locks..............................................72Autolock...................................................................73Autounlock..............................................................73Door Lock Switch Inhibitor................................73Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.............74Mislock......................................................................73Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................72Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................72Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.......74Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................75Doors and Locks – InformationMessages............................................................74Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps...............74
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Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................315Drive Mode Control.....................................230Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................231Drive Modes.........................................................230Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.........................................231Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................233Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................232Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps.................................................................231Drive Modes...................................................230Eco..........................................................................230Mud/Ruts.............................................................230Normal....................................................................231Sand.........................................................................231Slippery...................................................................231Sport........................................................................231Tow/Haul...............................................................231Driver Alert......................................................255Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.....................256Driver Alert Indicators................................256Driver Alert Limitations..............................255Driver Alert Precautions............................255Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............256Driver Alert – Information Messages.........256Driving Economically..................................278Driving Hints...................................................278Driving in Special Conditions.........................279Driving in Special Conditions...................279Driving In Sand...................................................280Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain................279Driving Through Mud and Water..................279Driving on Snow and Ice............................278Driving Through Shallow Water.............280
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................195Electric Parking Brake.................................194Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................195
Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................195Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................196Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................195Electric Power Steering.............................208Electric Power Steering Precautions.........208How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................208Electric Vehicle Information.....................427Electromagnetic Compatibility..............532Emergency Call Limitations......................60Emergency Call Requirements.................59Emergency Call System Data....................25Emergency Towing - Gasoline................293Emergency Towing - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................293Emission Law................................................528Enabling Remote Start...............................122End User License Agreement.................503Engine Block Heater....................................159Engine Block Heater Precautions.................159How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................160Using the Engine Block Heater.....................160Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge...............................................................111Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................367Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................368Engine Oil.......................................................308Adding Engine Oil..............................................308Checking the Engine Oil Level......................308Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................309Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................308Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................309Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................363Engine Specifications - 2.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................364Entertainment...............................................410Evasive Steering Assist..............................252Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............252
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