Ford Explorer: Towing
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer
This section guides you in the proper loading of your vehicle, trailer, or both.
Keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, wi..
WARNING: 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 ve..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the
manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of
length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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