1.13 Towing
1.13.1 Towing Requirements
When a towing device is required, the Vehicle
Converter should use a Ford approved tow bar.
1.13.2 Towing
WARNINGS:
Do not exceed the Gross Combination
Mass (GCM) or towing capacities for your
specific vehicle. Refer to the vehicles
owner guide for specifications related to
the towing capacities and local
regulatory standards.
Ensure that the trailer towball download
weight falls within the specified range.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer weight
exceeds the limit of your vehicle and
could result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover and personal injury.
Do not cut, drill, weld or modify the trailer
hitch. Modifying the trailer hitch could
reduce the hitch rating.
Do not exceed the maximum vertical load
on the tow ball. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
For towing devices fitted by the Vehicle Converter
the following applies:
• Towing capacities must not exceed those of
the unmodified vehicle.
• Any modifications to the vehicle must be noted
in the vehicle owner guide descriptive literature
included with the owners documentation.
• Tow bar installations must meet the
requirements of the local regulatory standards.
• Whenever frame drilling is necessary use tube
reinforcement.
Refer to: 5.5 Frame and Body Mounting (page
151).
1.13.3 Towing Capacities and
Specifications
NOTE: Refer to the vehicles owner guide for
specifications related to the towing capacities
and local regulatory standards.
Date of Publication: 06/2022
FORD RANGER 2022
Composed on:Thu Oct 13 04:01:01 BST 2022
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