Maximum GVWR
Trailer Towing Applications
Special Applications
GVWR, TOWING AND POWERTRAINS
This page is about:
2006 Escape
GVWR, Towing and Powertrains
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July 2005
F-150
Escape
Maximum GVWR
Trailer Towing Applications
Special Applications
Powertrain Maximum GVWR (lbs.)
(1)
Duratec 23 - 2.3L FWD Manual 4300
Duratec 23 - 2.3L 4WD Manual 4460
Duratec 23 - 2.3L FWD Automatic 4360
Duratec 23 - 2.3L 4WD Automatic 4520
Duratec 30 - 3.0L FWD Automatic 4500
Duratec 30 - 3.0L 4WD Automatic 4640
(1) Properly equipped.
Engine Axle Ratios Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)
Duratec 23 - 2.3L SEFI I-4 All 1500
Duratec 30 - 3.0L SEFI V-6 All 2000 (without Class II Trailer Towing Package)
3500 (with Class II Trailer Towing Package)
Required Equipment
• 3.0L V-6 for trailers over 1500 lbs.
• 3.0L V-6 and Class II Trailer Towing Package for trailers
over 2000 lbs.
Trailer Towing Package Content
• 4-pin Trailer Wiring Harness and 4-pin Connector
• Hitch Receiver (weight-carrying capacity — 3500 lbs.)
Trailer Towing Information
NOTE: For additional towing information, please refer to the
2006 RV & Trailer Towing Guide that was shipped
with your 2006 Source Books or the vehicle
Owner‘s Guide.
Snowplow Information
NOTE: Escape is not recommended for snowplow
applications.
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