Crown Victoria - Towing Capacity

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1.) Owner’s Manual;
Weight Ratings: Curb, Gross, Payload, Gross Combined
Tire Load Rating

2.) Equipment Recommendations;
Class 3 Hitch 5,000lbs Rated $150
Tongue Weight Scale $130
Rear Air Shocks $100
Auxiliary Transmission Cooler $100
Extended Tow Mirrors $50
Trailer Wheel Chocks $100

3.) Laws & Regs
CVC 22406 No person shall drive a vehicle towing a trailer over 55 mph.
CVC 21715 No motor vehicle under 4000 lbs shall tow any vehicle 6000 lbs or more.

4.) 2004 Crown Vic Weight Estimations;
GVWR: 5,800LB
Front GAWR: 2,700LB
Rear GAWR: 3,100LB
Tire Max Load: 1,600LB x 2 = 3,200LB
Maximum Payload: 1,100LB
Curb Weight: 4,700LB
W/ Chuck: 5,000LB
Est. Rear Axle Curb Weight: 2,500LB
Tongue Load 10% - 15% 5,000LB Trailer = 750LB
Rear Axle Curb Weight: 2,500LB + 750LB = 3,250LB = 150LB Overloaded
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Consumer Reports Towing Video - See comment left by "Opinion of Matt";
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0:00 Start
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1:43 Towing Poll - Thank You For Voting
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2:30 Increased Maintenance Schedule
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3:00 Owner’s Manual Towing Capacity Specification
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4:45 Why Did Ford Lower Tow Rating?
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5:37 Owner’s Manual Tips
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9:15 Recommended Equipment
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15:10 Laws & Regs
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16:20 How To Estimate Your Weights
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20:01 Best Comment On Towing Video
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Disclosure;
My YouTube Channel is not monetized. I am NOT an Amazon Affiliate, I make no commissions of any kind. I make these videos for fun. This channel is dedicated to owners of Crown Vics, Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Cars, and Mercury Marauders.
I make 3 types of videos;
1.) DIY tips on maintenance, repairs, and modifications like LED lighting.
2.) Product reviews of Panther Platform related parts & accessories.
3.) Q&A videos answering questions about Panther Platform Cars.
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(Rev. 2/6/21)
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