Ford Fusion: 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, with or without
a trailer...
WARNING: Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.
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
vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and personal injury...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
The AWD system consists of the following:
Power transfer unit (PTU)
Front and rear halfshafts
Rear axle and driveshaft
AWD relay module
Rear axle with coupling device
Torque
from the engine is transferred through the transmission to the Power
Transfer Unit (PTU)...