Ford 2004 Freestar v.3 User Manual download pdf (Page 185)

your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s

Safety Certification Label and Tire Label:

Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of

fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or

optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you

picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,

including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load

or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle

(front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable

weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These

numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label

located on the driver’s door or door pillar. The total load on each

axle must never exceed its GAWR.

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits

could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance,

engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the

vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.

Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in

this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your

dealership.

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Ford 2004 Freestar v.3 User Manual Page 185