Overloading
WARNING.
Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.
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Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
apply.
- Repeated short-distance driving
- Driving in dusty conditions
- Driving with extended use of b ...
Driving Impressions
In its previous form, the Tribute drew mixed reactions, but its sporty nature
earned high marks. Tributes are quieter than they used to be, and energetic V-6
throttle response is satisfying. Autom ...
Exterior
The Tribute has the same overall shape as the Escape but features unique
exterior trim and a different grille and headlamps, which were redesigned for
2005. Both SUVs exhibit a conventional small- ...


