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:
The 6.5-inch ring gear rear differential axle has 3.31, 3.58 and 3.73 gear ratio versions.
Front Drive Axle and Differential
The front drive axle consists of:
A cast-aluminum center section, a removable cast-aluminum differential housing cover
Integral-type housing hypoid gear design (center of the
pinion set below the centerline of the ring gear)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar...
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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