2018 FORD ECOSPORT towing capacity

Payload
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 labelis 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.
WARNING
The appropriate loadingcapacity of your vehicle canbe limited either by volumecapacity (how much space isavailable) or by payload capacity(how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you havereached the maximum payload ofyour vehicle, do not add morecargo, even if there is spaceavailable. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehiclecan contribute to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle rollover.
GAWR (Gross Axle WeightRating)
GAWR is the maximum allowableweight that a single axle (front orrear) can carry. These numbersare on the Safety ComplianceCertification label. The label islocated on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edgethat meets the door-latch post,next to the driver seating position.
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be used for safe control of towedvehicles and for trailers where theGross Combined Weight of thetowing vehicle plus the trailerexceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating of the towing vehicle.
The gross combined weight mustnever exceed the Gross CombinedWeight Rating.
Note: For trailer towinginformation refer to the RV andTrailer Towing Guide available atan authorized dealer.
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR orthe GAWR specified on thecertification label.
Do not use replacement tireswith lower load carryingcapacities than the original tiresbecause they may lower yourvehicle's GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the originaltires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations.
Exceeding any vehicle weightrating can adversely affectthe performance and handling ofyour vehicle, cause vehicledamage and can result in the lossof control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
Steps for determining thecorrect load 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.)
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 luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Towing trailers beyond the maximumrecommended gross trailer weightexceeds the limit of your vehicle andcould result in engine damage,transmission damage, structural damage,loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover andpersonal injury.
Do not exceed the GVWR or theGAWR specified on the certificationlabel.
Note: See Towing a Trailer (page 171).
Your vehicle may have electrical items,such as fuses or relays, related to towing.See Fuses (page 193).
Your vehicle's load capacity designationis by weight, not by volume, so you cannotnecessarily use all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect thesecomponents periodically during, and after,any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movementaffects your vehicle when driving:
•Load the heaviest items closest to thetrailer floor.
•Load the heaviest items centeredbetween the left and right side trailertires.
•Load the heaviest items above thetrailer axles or just slightly forwardtoward the trailer tongue. Do not allowthe final trailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of the loadedtrailer weight.
•Select a ball mount with the correctrise or drop and load capacity. Whenboth the loaded vehicle and trailer areconnected, the trailer frame should belevel, or slightly angled down towardyour vehicle, when viewed from theside.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder may bepresent due to the increased payloadweight. Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and setting yourvehicle up for towing is located in anotherchapter of this manual. See Load Limit(page 165).
You can also find information in the RV &Trailer Towing Guide available at yourauthorized dealer, or online.
RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/Website
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
Note:This feature does not prevent trailersway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note:This feature cannot stop all trailersfrom swaying.
Note:In some cases, if your vehicle speedis too high, the system may turn on multipletimes, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.
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For a complete listing of the accessoriesthat are available for your vehicle, pleasecontact your authorized dealer or visit theonline store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com
Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replaceany properly authorized dealer-installedFord Original Accessory found to bedefective in factory-supplied materials orworkmanship during the warranty period,as well as any component damaged by thedefective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant yourFord accessory through the warranty thatprovides the greatest benefit:
•24 months, unlimited mileage.
•The remainder of your new vehiclelimited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for detailsand a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
•Front and Rear Splash guards.
Interior Style
•Floor mats.
Lifestyle
•Cargo area protector.
•Cargo net*.
•Cargo organizer.
•Trailer towing accessories.
Peace of Mind
•Keyless entry keypad.
•Remote start.
*Ford Licensed Accessories. The accessorymanufacturer designs, develops andtherefore warrants Ford LicensedAccessories, and does not design or testthese accessories to Ford Motor Companyengineering requirements. Contact anauthorized Ford dealer for themanufacturer’s limited warranty detailsand request a copy of the Ford LicensedAccessories product limited warranty fromthe accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulate the useof mobile communications systemsthat are equipped with radiotransmitters, for example, two-wayradios, telephones and theft alarms.Any such equipment installed in yourvehicle should comply with FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission(CRTC) regulations and should beinstalled only by an authorized dealer.
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DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................73
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Economical Driving......................................178Emission Law.................................................134Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..........135Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................134End User License Agreement..................401VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .................................401Engine Block Heater.....................................123Using the Engine Block Heater......................124Engine Coolant Check...............................208Adding Coolant..................................................208Coolant Change..................................................210Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement....................................................211Fail-Safe Cooling................................................210Recycled Coolant..............................................209Severe Climates.................................................209Engine Cooling Fan.....................................207Engine Emission Control............................134Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................61Engine Oil Check.........................................206Adding Engine Oil..............................................206Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................205Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L.........................206Engine Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................272Engine Specifications - 2.0L.....................271Entertainment...............................................325AM/FM Radio......................................................326Apps........................................................................334Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................332HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable).........................................................329SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................327Sources..................................................................326Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information................................334USB Port...............................................................334
Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks............................173Before Towing a Trailer......................................174Hitches....................................................................173Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................174Safety Chains........................................................173Trailer Brakes........................................................173Trailer Lamps........................................................173When Towing a Trailer.......................................174Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options.................................14Exterior Mirrors.................................................77Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................77Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................77
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FanSee: Engine Cooling Fan..................................207Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................30Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30Using the Sliding Clip..........................................29Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................265Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................239Floor Mats........................................................179Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................73Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect....................................................381Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................382Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................381Four-Wheel Drive..........................................142Front Fog Lamps.............................................73Front Passenger Sensing System............38Fuel and Refueling........................................127Fuel Consumption........................................132Advertised Capacity...........................................132Filling the Fuel Tank...........................................133Fuel Economy.......................................................133Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................128
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