Ford F-150 Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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Edge
The innovative, new Edge is a CUV
(Crossover Utility Vehicle) that will appeal
to consumers due to its bold look, muscular
stance, sporty handling, exceptional
flexibility and available all-wheel-drive. Its
3.5L V6 engine delivers 265 horsepower and
250 lb-ft torque. Teamed with a
6-speed automatic transmission, it offers
a balanced combination of energetic
performance and fuel efficiency. Edge offers
comfortable seating for five passengers,
plus 69.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind
the front row. And with the available
front passenger fold-flat seat, it can
transport items up to eight feet long inside.
Additional features include:
• Can be equipped to tow trailers up to
3,500 lbs.
• Fully independent multi-link suspension
• Standard AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC
®
(Roll
Stability Control
)
(a)
• Standard 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
• Available class-exclusive panoramic Vista
Roof
Note: Class is “Medium-sized, 5-passenger
Crossover Utility Vehicles with
6-cylinder engines standard.”
Escape
For 2008, the Escape offers an impressive
combination of features and capabilities
that make riding in this SUV smoother and
more refined than ever before. Escape’s
standard Duratec 23-2.3L I-4 engine –
offered in XLS and XLT series – provides
153 hp and up to a 1,500-pound towing
capability.* With more standard safety
features than ever, the Escape is well-
equipped with AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC
®
(Roll Stability Control
)
(a)
(not available
on Escape Hybrid), 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS), Tire Pressure Monitoring
System and the Personal Safety System
®
and Safety Canopy
®
System now standard
on every series.
KEY FEATURES
• Available Duratec 30-3.0L V6 engine
generates a sporty 200 horsepower,
193 lb-ft torque (standard on Limited)
• New Electric Power Assisted Steering
system adapts to changing road
conditions and vehicle speed, allowing for
more confident steering and handling
• 4-wheel independent suspension helps
maximize agility and control
• 3,500-pound towing capability when
properly equipped
• Escape XLS Manual and Escape Hybrid
capable of flat/neutral tow
• Seating capacity for up to five adults
• Available Intelligent 4WD System
monitors traction 5,000 times per second
and adjusts torque distribution as needed
to give maximum traction
• Available DVD-based Navigation System
paired with 320-watt Audiophile
®
7-speaker Sound System (MP3 and
Satellite capable)
* Towing equipment available as dealer-installed accessory
for this application.
Sport Trac
The 2008 Sport Trac is ready for action.
Its rugged styling, exceptional power and
performance, spacious cargo box volume
and comfortable seating for five passengers
create a unique utility vehicle offering
the know-how of both a truck and SUV.
All six airbags are now standard on every
2008 Sport Trac. You get adaptive front
airbags in the class-exclusive Intelligent
Safety System
(ISS), plus front-seat side
airbags and the side-curtain airbags in our
patented Safety Canopy
®
System.
KEY FEATURES
• Choice of 4x2 or 4x4 models
• Standard 210-hp 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
with 5-speed automatic transmission
• Optional 292-hp 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine
with 6-speed automatic transmission
• Can be equipped to tow trailers up to
7,160 lbs.
• Standard AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC
®
(Roll
Stability Control
)
(a)
• Fully boxed frame and 4-wheel
independent suspension to help deliver a
notably quiet ride and agile, responsive
handling
• Dent-proof, scratch-resistant composite
cargo area holds up to 37.5 cu. ft. of
cargo
• Earned 5-Star ratings in NHTSA Frontal
and Side-Impact crash tests
Note: Cargo and load capacity
of all SUVs is limited by weight and
weight distribution.
For More Information on Any of the Ford Vehicle Lines, See the Appropriate Brochure at Your Ford Dealership.