2004-2012 Ford Ecosport SUV Load Carrying User Manual
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Load Carrying for Your Ford Ecosport SUV First Generation (2004-2012)

Load Carrying  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
LUGGAGE COVERS  
WARNINGS  
WARNING  
Use only load securing straps that  
meet your needs, and that prevent  
the load from turning loose and  
Do not place objects on the luggage  
cover.  
causing an accident.  
Make sure that you secure all loose  
items properly.  
Place luggage and other loads as low  
and as far forward as possible within  
the luggage or loadspace.  
Do not drive with the liftgate or rear  
door open. Exhaust fumes may enter  
your vehicle.  
Do not exceed the maximum front  
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.  
See Vehicle Identification Plate  
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Pull out the cover and secure it in the  
retaining points.  
(page 138).  
Do not allow items to contact the  
Release it from the retaining points and let  
rear windows.  
it roll back into the case.  
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS  
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD  
CARRIERS  
WARNING  
When loading the roof rail crossbars,  
it is recommended to evenly  
distribute the load, as well as  
maintain a low center of gravity. Loaded  
vehicles, with higher centers of gravity, may  
handle differently than unloaded vehicles.  
Extra precautions, such as slower speeds  
and increased stopping distance, should  
be taken when driving a heavily loaded  
vehicle.  
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The maximum recommended load, evenly  
distributed on the crossbars, is:  
20 kilograms.  
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Ecosport (CBW) India  
Load Carrying  
Note: Loads should never be placed directly  
4. Replace and tighten the thumbwheels  
at both sides of the crossbar by turning  
them clockwise until tight.  
on the roof panel. The roof panel is not  
designed to directly carry a load.  
For proper function of the roof rack system,  
loads must be placed directly on crossbars  
affixed to the roof rack side rails. Your  
vehicle may be equipped with  
Make sure to check that the thumbwheels  
are tight each time load is added or  
removed from the roof rack, and  
periodically while traveling. Make sure that  
the load is secure before traveling.  
factory-installed crossbars. Ford Genuine  
Accessory crossbars, designed specifically  
for your vehicle, are also recommended for  
use with your roof rack system.  
Make sure that the load is securely  
fastened. Check the tightness of the load  
before driving and at each fuel stop.  
Adjusting the Crossbar(If Equipped)  
Note: Wind noise can be minimized by  
either removing or repositioning the crossbar  
when not is use. Position the front crossbar  
in the intermediate position to minimize  
wind noise. The crossbar can be adjusted  
or removed using the steps below.  
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1. Remove the crossbar thumbwheels at  
both sides of the crossbar by turning  
them counterclockwise.  
2. Remove the crossbar by rotating it  
clockwise and sliding the ends off of  
the shoulder bolts in the side rails.  
3. Move the front crossbar to the new side  
rail position and slide the crossbar onto  
the shoulder bolt at that position.  
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