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Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities

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and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage.

USING YOUR VEHICLE AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE (PTO) Some automatic transmission vehicles may be equipped with a ⬙Transmission Power Take-Off Provision⬙, Option Code 62R. These vehicles have a special transmission that includes a port on the left hand side to mount an aftermarket PTO, an internal PTO gear, and calibration for PTO usage. The actual PTO and related equipment is not offered by Ford Motor Company, but is installed by the aftermarket. The PTO gear in the transmission will drive the aftermarket PTO while driving the vehicle. Therefore, some additional gear noise that may result is normal. Also, the transmission upshift and downshift schedules will be reduced by about 15% and may result in a firmer shift feel during PTO mobile applications. A more complete description of PTO operation is discussed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. Note: PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain, often while the vehicle is stationary. In this condition there is limited cooling air flow through the radiator and around the vehicle that normally occurs when a vehicle is moving. Depending on the level of auxiliary horsepower draw and for how long, vehicle and surrounding environmental conditions, and other factors, this can contribute to elevated transmission fluid temperatures and resultant accelerated fluid aging, fuel vapor over-pressurization, and other concerns. Ford trucks are fully qualified for stationary PTO operation for 10 minutes or less of continuous operation. For extended duration stationary PTO operation (beyond 10 minutes) diesel engine is recommended, and further consult your aftermarket PTO installer.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where the transmission vent

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tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver’s door or door pillar. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

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Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance,

engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.

Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver’s door or door pillar. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

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Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance,

engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs [68 kg]). Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information. Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch. Examples: For a 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. (227 to 340 kg). For an 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725
to 2,875 lbs. (782 to 1,304 kg)

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.

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Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles

For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in

this chapter.

Loaded vehicles 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.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer towing section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. 2nd unit bodies are not included in maximum trailer weight ratings. The weight of the additional “body” must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.

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Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully prior to and after any towing operation. The following trailer towing charts apply to vehicles equipped with gasoline engines; for Diesel engines, refer to your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement. Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.

Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in

engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary or conventional spare tire. If the spare tire is different in size (diameter and/or width), tread type (All-Season or All-Terrain) or is from a different manufacturer other than the road tires on your vehicle, your spare tire is considered “temporary”. Consult information on the spare tire label for limitations when using. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information.

F-250 Regular Cab Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7800 (3537) 9300 (4217) 10600 (4807) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

14100 (6394)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)

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F-250 Regular Cab Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

4x2 with automatic transmission

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7800 (3537) 9300 (4217) 11200 (5079) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

14200 (6439)

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

7400 (3357) 8900 (4037) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13700 (6213)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7400 (3356) 8900 (4036) 10800 (4897) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13800 (6258)

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)

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Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

Driving

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7400 (3356) 8900 (4036) 10300 (4672) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13800 (6260)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7500 (3402) 9000 (4082) 10900 (4944) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13800 (6260)

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 9900 (4491) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13400 (6078)

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)

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F-250 SuperCab Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

4x4 with automatic transmission

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 10500 (4763) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13400 (6078)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

F-250 Crew Cab Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7200 (3266) 8700 (3945) 10100 (4581) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13600 (6169)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7200 (3266) 8700 (3945) 10600 (4808) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13600 (6169)

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)

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Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

Driving

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 9700 (4400) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13200 (5987)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

6800 (3084) 8300 (3765) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13200 (5957)

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)

F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7800 (3538) 9300 (4218) 10600 (4807) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

14100 (6394)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)

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F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

4x2 with automatic transmission

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7800 (3537) 9300 (4218) 11200 (5080) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

14200 (6441)

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

7400 (3357) 8900 (4037) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13700 (6213)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7400 (3356) 8900 (4036) 10800 (4899) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13800 (6260)

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)

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Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

Driving

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

4x2 with automatic transmission

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7500 (3401) 9000 (4081) 10300 (4672) 13800 (6260)

7600 (3447) 9000 (4081) 10900 (4944) 13900 (6305)

7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 9900 (4491) 13400 (6078)

7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10400 (4716) 13400 (6078)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

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 Single Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)

lbs. (kg)

7400 (3356) 8900 (4126) 10300 (4672)

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F-350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

4.30

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13800 (6260)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7500 (3402) 9000 (4082) 10800 (4897) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13800 (6260)

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 9900 (4491) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13400 (6078)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 10400 (4716) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13400 (6078)

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)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)

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Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

Driving

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10000 (4536) 13500 (6123)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13500 (6123)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10500 (4763) 13500 (6123)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13500 (6123)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel,

with

optional 14,000 lb.

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel,

with

optional 14,000 lb.

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

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F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 9600 (4353) 13100 (5941)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13100 (5941)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 10100 (4580) 13100 (5941)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13100 (5941)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel,

with

optional 14,000 lb

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel, with optional

14,000 lb.

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

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Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

Driving

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10100 (4581) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13600 (6169)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

7200 (3265) 8700 (3945) 10600 (4808) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13600 (6169)

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 9700 (4399) 12500 (5670)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13200 (5987)

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)

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F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

4x4 with automatic transmission

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)

20000 (9072)

13200 (5987)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

6.8L (without fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

4.30

F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.30

16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

9800 (4445) 13300 (6033)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13300 (6033)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.30

17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

10300 (4672) 13300 (6033)

4.30

20000 (9072)

13300 (6033)

6.8L

6.8L (without fifth wheel, with optional

14,000 lb.

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

6.8L

6.8L (without fifth wheel, with optional

14,000 lb.

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

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Engine

Rear axle

Maximum GCWR -

Maximum

ratio

lbs. (kg)

trailer weight -

Driving

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.30

16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

lbs. (kg)

9400 (4263) 12900 (5850)

4.30

20000 (9072)

12900 (5850)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.30

17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

9900 (4491) 12900 (5850)

4.30

20000 (9072)

12900 (5851)

6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel, with optional

14,000 lb.

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

6.8L 6.8L

(without

fifth wheel, with optional

14,000 lb.

hitch)

6.8L (with fifth wheel)

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)

7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10100 (4581)

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F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

4x2 with automatic transmission

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)

3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

7300 (3311) 8800 (3992) 10600 (4808)

6800 (3084) 8300 (3765) 9700 (4400)

6800 (3084) 8300 (3765) 10200 (4627)

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 9700 (4400) 13200 (5987)

7000 (3175) 8500 (3856) 10300 (4672) 13300 (6033)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

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F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

6400 (2903) 7900 (3583) 9200 (4172) 12700 (5759)

6500 (2948) 8000 (3629) 9800 (4445) 12800 (5806)

F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)

4x2 with automatic transmission

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)

3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 9700 (4400)

6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 10300 (4671)

6400 (2903) 7900 (3583) 9300 (4218)

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F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)

6500 (2948) 8000 (3629) 9800 (4445)

F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.30

16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

4x2 with automatic transmission

17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

3.73
4.30
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.30

16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

9400 (4264) 12900 (5851)

9900 (4491) 12900 (5851)

9000 (4082) 12500 (5670)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.30

17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

9500 (4309) 12500 (5670)

6.8L 6.8L

6.8L 6.8L

6.8L 6.8L

6.8L 6.8L

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Driving

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

5.4L 5.4L 6.8L

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)

4x2 with automatic transmission

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)

3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.10
3.73

13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

6700 (3039) 8200 (3719) 9500 (4309)

6700 (3039) 8200 (3719) 10100 (4580)

6200 (2812) 7700 (3493) 9100 (4128)

6300 (2858) 7800 (3538) 9600 (4354)

F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

9200 (4173) 12700 (5761)

4x2 with manual transmission 3.73
4.30

16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

4x2 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.30

17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

9700 (4400) 12700 (5761)

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Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

8700 (3946) 12200 (5534)

Driving

F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

6.8L 6.8L

6.8L 6.8L

4x4 with manual transmission 3.73
4.30

16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)

4x4 with automatic transmission

3.73
4.30

17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)

9200 (4172) 12200 (5532)

F-450 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Towing) Maximum GCWR -

lbs. (kg)

Maximum

trailer weight -

lbs. (kg)

6.8L

6.8L 6.8L

6.8L

6.8L 6.8L

4x2 with manual transmission

All