sarahbyu1 wrote:
I'm sorry. I think you don't understand. The payload sticker is not available on my car. That's part of the confusion we're having. They began adding those stickers after my car was manufactured.
On this you're correct. The yellow cargo sticker was not required until 2005-6.
In the Ford Towing Guide that was linked to in the thread:
"• The GVWR along with other maximum safe vehicle weights, as well as tire, rim size and inflation
pressure are shown on the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label, located on the left front door
lock facing or the door latch post pillar"
From that number will be subtracted the Base Curb Weight-"Weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo or any optional equipment".
The remainder from this equation will be your Payload or Cargo capacity. Any weight the vehicle carries, including the tongue weight of the trailer should not exceed that number.
I would suggest, if the Base Curb Weight is not on the Compliance Certificate, you weigh your vehicle and subtract the number from the GVWR to establish what the payload rating is.
