Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1989)
Towing Information: Technical Service Bulletins
Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
Article No.
98-5A-12
03/18/98
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BRAKES - WEIGHT LIMITATIONS FOR TOWING
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - WEIGHT RATINGS
FOR UNBRAKED TOWING LESS THAN GROSS
COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR)
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TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES -
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES
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TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE -
VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES - RECOMMENDED TOWING GUIDELINES
FORD:
1988-93 FESTIVA
1988-94 TEMPO
1989-96 PROBE, TAURUS SHO
1991-97 ESCORT
1994-96 ASPIRE
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-94 TOPAZ
1991-94 CAPRI
1991-97 TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK:
1988-96 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, E-350, F SUPER DUTY, F-250, F-350, F-53 MOTORHOME, RANGER
1988-97 F-150
1991-96 EXPLORER
1997 MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE:
Many motorhome owners tow a vehicle when traveling. Improper techniques can "overload" the brake system of the tow vehicle or damage the
drivetrain of the vehicle being towed.
ACTION:
Use the information and charts shown in this TSB article to properly match tow vehicle, towed vehicle and towing method.
TOWING METHODS
1.
TRAILER - The vehicle is loaded onto and secured to a trailer and simply acts as "secured" cargo.
2.
DOLLY - The vehicle is "partially" loaded and partially towed. Either front or rear wheels are loaded and secured to a "towing dolly" and the
other wheels roll on the road.
3.
TOW BAR - All of the vehicle wheels roll on the pavement. The towed vehicle's steering column must be unlocked so that it can track correctly
behind the tow vehicle.
WEIGHT RATINGS AND BRAKES
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the MAXIMUM allowable weight of the towing vehicle, passengers and cargo
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the MAXIMUM allowable weight of the towing vehicle and the weight of the trailer or vehicle being
towed, including all passengers and cargo
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BRAKES - The motorhome brakes are designed and rated for the GVWR of that vehicle and will provide adequate braking for trailers and towing
vehicles up to 680 kg (1500 lb)
