2023 FORD EDGE towing capacity

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.)
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.
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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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Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........71Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................72Doors and Locks – InformationMessages.............................................................71Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps................71Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................292Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................292Driver Alert.......................................................241Driver Alert – Troubleshooting......................242Driver Alert Limitations...............................241Driver Alert Precautions.............................241Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................242Driver Alert – Information Messages..........242Driving Economically..................................259Driving Hints..................................................259Driving in Special Conditions........................259Driving in Special Conditions..................259Driving In Sand...................................................260Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain...............260Driving Through Mud and Water..................259Driving Through Shallow Water..............261
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Easy Entry and Exit........................................78Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................185Electric Parking Brake.................................184Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................185Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................185Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................186Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................185Electric Power Steering..............................193Electric Power Steering Precautions...........193Electromagnetic Compatibility..............478Emergency Call Limitations.......................58Emergency Call Requirements..................57Emergency Call System Data....................23Emergency Towing......................................270Emission Law................................................474
Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice............................................................377Enabling Apps on an iOS Device............377Enabling Remote Start...............................125End User License Agreement.................449Engine Air Filter............................................290Changing the Engine Air Filter......................290Engine Block Heater....................................158Engine Block Heater Precautions.................158How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................159Using the Engine Block Heater......................159Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................114Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................345Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................346Engine Oil.......................................................285Adding Engine Oil..............................................285Checking the Engine Oil Level......................285Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................286Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................285Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................286Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................341Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................342Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........204Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace............................................................205Evasive Steering Assist..............................238Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............238Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................238What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................238Event Data..........................................................21Exiting a Parking Space............................205Export Unique Options..............................475Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................126Exterior Bulbs................................................297Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................299Changing a Headlamp Bulb..........................298
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