ford focus maximum weight

carla40

hi, does anyone know what the maximum weight a ford focus 1.6 hatchback can tow, we are looking to buy a caravan but don't want to get a bigger car,
thanks in advance :beer:

anewman

Try http://www.whattowcar.com/ I doubt you'd be able to tow anything big. According to that page 80hp model no go, 101hp you'd be able to tow a small one.

forgotmyname

98 - 04 models, 800kg and under really. You could push it to 1000kg if you load very very carefully.

You will be working it very hard though, Lots of gear changes on the hills.

Newer models are a bit heavier making them more stable but also means increased stress on the small engine.

Hammyman

In addition to the vehicle weight, if you passed your driving test after 1/1/1997, you'll need to take a Cat B+E driving test to tow a trailer more than 750kg.

carla40

thanks very much for you're replies, you've really helped :beer:

forgotmyname

Hammyman wrote: »

In addition to the vehicle weight, if you passed your driving test after 1/1/1997, you'll need to take a Cat B+E driving test to tow a trailer more than 750kg.

Wrong.

You can legally tow a trailer with a max gross weight upto the cars unladen weight on a standard category B licence. Providing the combination does not exceed 3.5 tons. And does not exceed the manufacturers towing limit.

So if a focus has a 1300kg towing limit but weighs 1200kg you can legally tow 1200kg. A trailer with a gross weight of 1201kg would be illegal though.