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fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3538 (7800) 4218 (9300) 4853 (10700) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6441 (14200)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
135
Driving
F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
4x2 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3583 (7900) 4218 (9300) 5080 (11200) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6441 (14200)
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
3357 (7400) 4037 (8900) 4672 (10300) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6260 (13800)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
3402 (7500) 4082 (9000) 4899 (10800) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6260 (13800)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
136
F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3447 (7600) 4128 (9100) 4672 (10300) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6260 (13800)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
3447 (7600) 4128 (9100) 4944 (10900) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6305 (13900)
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
3221 (7100) 3901 (8600) 4491 (9900) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6078 (13400)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
137
Driving
F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x4 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3266 (7200) 3946 (8700) 4763 (10500) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
5897 (13000)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
F-350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3402 (7500) 4082 (9000) 4672 (10300) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6260 (13800)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
138
F-350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x2 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3402 (7500) 4082 (9000) 4763 (10500) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6305 (13900)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
3221 (7100) 3901 (8600) 4491 (9900) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6078 (13400)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
3221 (7100) 3901 (8600) 4763 (10500) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6123 (13500)
139
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
Driving
F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3266 (7200) 3946 (8700) 4536 (10000) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6123 (13500)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
3266 (7200) 3946 (8700) 4763 (10500) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6123 (13500)
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
3130 (6900) 3810 (8400) 4400 (9700) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
5987 (13200)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
140
F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x4 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3130 (6900) 3901 (8600) 4627 (10200) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
5987 (13200)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3266 (7200) 3946 (8700) 4581 (10100) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6169 (13600)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
141
Driving
F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
4x2 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3311 (7300) 3992 (8800) 4808 (10600) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6169 (13600)
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
3130 (6900) 3810 (8400) 4445 (9800) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6033 (13300)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.304.30
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
3130 (6900) 3810 (8400) 4672 (10300) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6033 (13300)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
142
F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.307484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
4445 (9800) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
6033 (13300)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.304.30
7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
4672 (10300) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
6033 (13300)
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.307484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
4218 (9300) 5670 (12500)
4.30
9072 (20000)
5806 (12800)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.304.30
7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
4491 (9900) 5670 (12500)
9072 (20000)
5851 (12900)
6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
143
Driving
F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000)
kg (lbs.)
3266 (7200) 3946 (8700) 4581 (10100)
3311 (7300) 3992 (8800) 4808 (10600)
3084 (6800) 3765 (8300) 4400 (9700)
3084 (6800) 3765 (8300) 4627 (10200)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3130 (6900) 3810 (8400) 4400 (9700) 5987 (13200)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
144
Driving
F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.306123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
kg (lbs.)
3175 (7000) 3856 (8500) 4672 (10300) 6033 (13300)
2903 (6400) 3583 (7900) 4218 (9300) 5806 (12800)
2948 (6500) 3629 (8000) 4445 (9800) 5806 (12800)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500)
4x2 with automatic transmission
kg (lbs.)
3130 (6900) 3810 (8400) 4400 (9700)
3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000)
3130 (6900) 3810 (8400) 4627 (10200)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
145
Driving
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000)
kg (lbs.)
2903 (6400) 3583 (7900) 4218 (9300)
2948 (6500) 3629 (8000) 4445 (9800)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.307484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
4x2 with automatic transmission
7711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
3.73
4.30
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.307484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4264 (9400) 5851 (12900)
4491 (9900) 5851 (12900)
4082 (9000) 5670 (12500)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.307711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
4309 (9500) 5670 (12500)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
146
Driving
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7484 (16500)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.736123 (13500) 6804 (15000) 7711 (17000)
kg (lbs.)
3039 (6700) 3719 (8200) 4309 (9500)
3039 (6700) 3719 (8200) 4536 (10000)
2812 (6200) 3493 (7700) 4128 (9100)
2858 (6300) 3538 (7800) 4354 (9600)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.307484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
4x2 with automatic transmission
kg (lbs.)
9200 (4173) 5761 (12700)
3.73
4.307711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
4400 (9700) 5761 (12700)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
147
Driving
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.307484 (16500) 9072 (20000)
4x4 with automatic transmission
kg (lbs.)
3946 (8700) 5534 (12200)
3.73
4.307711 (17000) 9072 (20000)
4218 (9300) 5579 (12300)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
F-450 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission
4.88/5.38
4x2 with automatic transmission9979 (22000)
4.88
5.38
4x4 with manual transmission10886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
4.88/5.38
4x4 with automatic transmission9979 (22000)
kg (lbs.)
6577 (14500)
7530 (16600) 8437 (18600)
6441 (14200)
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7394 (16300) 8301 (18300)
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
148
Driving
F-450 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission
4.88/5.38
4x2 with automatic transmission9979 (22000)
4.88
5.38
4x4 with manual transmission10886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
4.88/5.38
4x4 with automatic transmission9979 (22000)
kg (lbs.)
6441 (14200)
7348 (16200) 8255 (18200)
6260 (13800)
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7167 (15800) 8074 (17800)
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
F-450 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission
4.88/5.38
4x2 with automatic transmission9979 (22000)
4.88
5.38
4x4 with manual transmission10886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
4.88/5.38
4x4 with automatic transmission9979 (22000)
kg (lbs.)
6350 (14000)
7257 (16000) 8165 (18000)
6214 (13700)
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7121 (15700) 8029 (17700)
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
149
Driving
F-550 Regular Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7484 (16500) 8391 (18500)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7348 (16200) 8255 (18200)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
F-550 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7348 (16200) 8255 (18200)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7121 (15700) 8029 (17700)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
F-550 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel
(Fifth Wheel Towing)
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
kg (lbs.)
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7212 (15900) 8119 (17900)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.3810886 (24000) 11793 (26000)
7076 (15600) 7983 (17600)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
150
Driving
Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to the axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle. 3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper height is within 0–13 mm (0.5 in) of the reference point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher than in Step 2. Note: Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was unloaded will defeat the function of the load equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling.
Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.
Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations.
151
Driving
Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough
braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Using a step bumper (if equipped) The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a 25.4 mm (one inch) shank diameter. The bumper has a 2,270
kg (5,000 lb.) trailer weight and 227 kg (500 lb.) tongue weight capacity. If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, a frame-mounted trailer hitch must be installed. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assistin transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission section in this chapter.
• Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
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weight.
• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval, • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of • Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the • Disconnect the trailer tow electrical connector to prevent blown fuses
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
the rear bumper.
caused by water entering into your trailer’s electrical wiring. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace front and rear axle lubricants any time the axles have been submerged in water. Axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked unless a leak is suspected.
ALL REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) VEHICLES This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel drive capability. An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The following recreational towing guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles). If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
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Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. RWD vehicles with 4x4 electronic shift transfer case or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles with automatic transmissions: Regarding recreational towing or having your vehicle towed, 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly and AWD vehicles cannot be towed with any wheels on the ground (with the exception of moving it as a disabled vehicle off the road out of traffic).
SNOWPLOWING Note: Do not use your vehicle to snowplow until it has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). Follow the severe duty schedule in your scheduled maintenance guide for engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals. Note: Ford does not install snowplows. For low speed snow removal, Ford offers a Snowplow Package Option on select 4x4 vehicles. To assist Ford dealers and equipment installers further prepare the vehicle for snowplowing, Ford includes instructions in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book and Ford Truck Source Book. These instructions are available through your Ford dealer; they include the list of vehicle models recommended for snowplowing and snowplow weight limits. Use of the Snowplow Package Option, or its equivalent, along with these instructions will help avoid possible powertrain and chassis damage from snowplowing. The front and rear GAWR, GVWR, Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) and tire inflation pressures are found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on one of the vehicle’s door jambs. This label is applied to all vehicles completed by Ford Motor Company. Incomplete vehicles built by Ford Motor Company will have an Incomplete Vehicle Label in place of the Safety Compliance Label. The TARC does not apply to Incomplete Vehicles and will not be shown on the Incomplete Vehicle Label. The weight of the vehicle with occupants must never exceed the front and rear GAWR or the GVWR. The TARC is the weight of the permanently attached equipment that can be added to the vehicle without violating the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification. This includes the snowplow mounting hardware but does not include the removable portion of the snowplow assembly.
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Installing the snowplow Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the GVW. Add ballast weight to the back of the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find your vehicle’s front GAWR. • The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the TARC listed on the bottom right of the Safety Compliance Certification Label will determine whether or not the addition of a snowplow will overload your vehicle.
• The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed to
the front axle must not exceed the Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity. • The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must • The weight of the installed snowplow and aftermarket equipment must
not exceed the TARC.
not load the vehicle beyond the GAWR (front/rear) and GVWR listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. • The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must be
considered part of the payload and must not exceed the GCWR for towing. • Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lamps for snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for additional information.
• Tires have their maximum inflation pressure and associated load rating
imprinted on the tire sidewall. This pressure may or may not be the same as that shown as recommended on the vehicle. The vehicle operator may have to adjust the tire inflation pressure to accommodate the snowplow and payload. Consult your dealer or equipment installer for help with proper inflation pressures.
• Federal and some local regulations require additional exterior lamps for snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for additional information. • After installing a snowplow to the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s front toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if required). These specifications are located in the vehicle’s Workshop Manual.
Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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Removing snowplow After removing a snowplow from the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s front toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if required). Snowplowing with your air bag-equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is designed to activate in certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results in sufficient vehicle decelerations can deploy the air bag. Such driving also increases the risk of accidents.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is
provided.
Never remove or defeat the “tripping mechanisms” designed into the snow removal equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle and the snow removal equipment as well as possible air bag deployment.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or
Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of
injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment.
Engine temperature while plowing When driving with a snowplow, your engine may run at a higher temperature than normal because the attached snowplow blade will restrict airflow to the radiator. If you are driving more than 24 km (15 miles) at temperatures above freezing, angle the plow blade either full left or full right to provide maximum airflow to the radiator. If you are driving less than 24 km (15 miles) at speeds up to 64 km/h (40 mph) in cold weather, you will not need to worry about blade position to provide maximum airflow.
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4WD operation while plowing • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small • Shift transfer case to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when plowing larger
areas at speeds below 8 km/h (5 mph).
areas or light snow at higher speeds. Do not exceed 24 km/h (15 mph).
• Do not shift the transmission from a forward gear to R (Reverse) until • If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion
the engine is at idle and the wheels are stopped.
between forward and reverse gears. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can overheat.
It is the owner’s responsibility to avoid engine overheating which can cause damage. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information.
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000
km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover: • changing a flat tire • jump-starts • lock-out assistance • limited fuel delivery • towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km (35 miles) of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.
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U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1–800–665–2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact 1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is off. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated.
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This switch is located in the passenger’s footwell, by the kick panel. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF. 6. Make another check of leaks.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse rating
2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A
Mini fuses
Grey Violet Pink Tan
Brown
Red Blue Yellow Natural Green
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Standard
fuses
Grey Violet Pink Tan
Brown
Red Blue Yellow Natural Green
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Maxi fuses
— — — — — — —
Yellow
—
Green Orange
Red Blue Tan
Natural
Cartridge
maxi fuses
— — — — — — — Blue
