Almost all vehicles have a published "tow capacity" for the simple
reason they prolly couldn't sell it without one. This does NOT mean the
vehicle has an "Implied Warranty" of actually being able to tow the
rated capacity without damage or failure. As a rule, wimpy tow ratings
of 2K basically indicate the vehicle should not be realistically
considered for towing anything over, say, a garden trailer to the dump.
Look for your trans to fail, and keep up on your tow insurance and
friendship with the local trans shop.
PS: your Windstar is a POS. And you know it.
JR

ichcosta wrote:
I am considering purchasing an '06 175, which when on a trailer with
gas will come in at about 2,400 lbs. My Windstar has a towing capacity
of 2,000 lbs. As I will be using the boat at a ramp about 3 miles
away, do I run the risk of fishing my van out of the river?
Thank you.



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