Ford Fusion: Towing

Load Carrying

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...

Towing 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...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Four-Wheel Drive Systems - Overview. Description and Operation

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)...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Front Drive Halfshafts. Diagnosis and Testing

Preliminary Inspection Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...