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Ford towing weights

These towing weights are sourced from the New Vehicle Distributor’s spec sheets. They’re based on vehicles sold new in NZ - spec levels and recommendations may vary with used imports. Some vehicles also require a transmission oil cooler be added for towing. It’s best to seek advice from your nearest dealer if required.

Model Year Trailer without brakes (kg) Trailer with brakes (kg)
AU 5.0 litre V8 1999 - 1000 2300 (Ford kit)
EA, EB 4.0 1988 - 1992 500 1200 (std bar)
EA, EB 4.0 1988 - 1992 500 2000 (Ford kit)
ED, EF 1993 - 1994 500 1200 (std bar)
ED, EF 1993 - 1994 500 1600 (Ford kit 1)
ED, EF 1993 - 1994 500 2300 (Ford kit 2)
Escort 1.6 1997 - 600 1200
Fiesta 1400 auto & 1600 manual 2009 500 900
Fiesta All
 2004
500 900
Laser 1.3 & 1.5 1985-1990 400 max 400 max
Laser 1.6 1990 - 1994 500 max 500 max
Falcon 3.3 1985 - 1988 500 1000
Falcon 4.1 1985 - 1988 500 1200
Focus 1.6 5 speed & 2 litre 2004 600
1200
Focus 1.6 auto 2004
600
1000
Focus 1.6 auto hatch & wagon
2010
600
800
Focus 1.8 diesel wagon 2010 600 1300
Focus 2.0 auto hatch
 2010
600
1300
Ford AU 4 litre 1999 - 750 1600 (std bar)
Mondeo 1.8 TD sedan 1997 - 2000 N/R 1400
Mondeo 1.8 TD station wagon 1997 - 2000 N/R 1250
Mondeo 2.0 1997 - 2000 N/R 1250
Mondeo 2.0 station wagon 1997 - 2000 N/R 1450
Mondeo 2.5 V6 1997 - 2000 N/R 1500
Mondeo - all models 2001 - 700 1875
Mondeo - all models 2008 - 700 1500
Mondeo petrol sedan & wagon 2010 700 1400
Mondeo diesel sedan & wagon 2010 750 2000
Sierra 1985 - 1988 450 1000
Sierra 1990 - 1992 N/R 1350
Telstar 2.0 1985 - 1992 500 910
Telstar 2.0 1992 - 1994 500 1000
Telstar V6 & 2.5 1993 - 1994 600 1000