Keep the weight of the loaded vehicle within its design capacity, with or without a trailer. Loading your vehicle correctly ensures maximum performance from the vehicle design. Before loading your vehicle, review the following information to determine the vehicle weight rating, with or without a trailer, from the tire and loading information label or the safety certification label.
The total combined weight must never exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating.
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A quick Ford Escape quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.