Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy... for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution...
...added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy... for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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..., additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply ...with the guidelines in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Before you operate your Owner's Guide or see an authorized dealer for towing ...
..., additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply ...with the guidelines in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Before you operate your Owner's Guide or see an authorized dealer for towing ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... Rear Wheel (DRW) Pick-up F-450 Chassis Cab F-450 Pick-up F-550 (17500/18000 lb GVWR) F-550 (19000/19500 lb GVWR) * Rear axle Maximum ratio GCWR - lb (kg) 3.31/3.55/ 23500 (10659) 3.73 3.73/4.10 24500 (11113) 3.73 4.10 4.30 4.30 4.10 4.30 4.88 4.88 30000 (13608) 26000 (...11793) 30000 (13608) * 33000 (14969) 26000 (11793) 35000 (15875) * 26000 (11793) 35000 (15875) * Requires optional GCWR package 15 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving TRAILER TOWING Refer to your Owner's Guide for full details on towing a trailer.
... Rear Wheel (DRW) Pick-up F-450 Chassis Cab F-450 Pick-up F-550 (17500/18000 lb GVWR) F-550 (19000/19500 lb GVWR) * Rear axle Maximum ratio GCWR - lb (kg) 3.31/3.55/ 23500 (10659) 3.73 3.73/4.10 24500 (11113) 3.73 4.10 4.30 4.30 4.10 4.30 4.88 4.88 30000 (13608) 26000 (...11793) 30000 (13608) * 33000 (14969) 26000 (11793) 35000 (15875) * 26000 (11793) 35000 (15875) * Requires optional GCWR package 15 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving TRAILER TOWING Refer to your Owner's Guide for full details on towing a trailer.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...0.25 to the amount of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 249 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) refers to obtain a proper king pin load range of the towing...fully loaded trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - including all cargo and passengers - The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system ...
...0.25 to the amount of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 249 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) refers to obtain a proper king pin load range of the towing...fully loaded trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - including all cargo and passengers - The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...with a diesel engine, refer to Vehicle loading - For load specification terms found on the label and instructions on the certification label. 252 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on... engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. for the transmission fluid temperature information. This information follows the table listing the maximum GCWRs. Tires, Wheels and Loading TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing chart in this section applies to and after any towing operation. Chassis ...
...with a diesel engine, refer to Vehicle loading - For load specification terms found on the label and instructions on the certification label. 252 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on... engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. for the transmission fluid temperature information. This information follows the table listing the maximum GCWRs. Tires, Wheels and Loading TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing chart in this section applies to and after any towing operation. Chassis ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...type F-250/F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) F-450/550 Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.30 3.73 4.30 4.88 Maximum GCWR - Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on mode of operation: • Weight-carrying - Hitch ratings The standard hitch has two ...ratings depending on this system. 253 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the...
...type F-250/F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) F-450/550 Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.30 3.73 4.30 4.88 Maximum GCWR - Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on mode of operation: • Weight-carrying - Hitch ratings The standard hitch has two ...ratings depending on this system. 253 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are properly made. The braking system of the tow vehicle is...Connecting a hydraulic trailer braking system could result in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious injury. 256 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The Ford TBC has been verified to be compatible with trailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to be equipped ...
To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are properly made. The braking system of the tow vehicle is...Connecting a hydraulic trailer braking system could result in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious injury. 256 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The Ford TBC has been verified to be compatible with trailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to be equipped ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. • Keep the center of gravity low for best handling. 261 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) the likelihood of trailer sway is considered "temporary". Refer to Maintenance ...larger vehicles pass in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for trailer sway due to properly clear any obstacles. • Operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any combination of a new vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical connectors are securely fastened. •...
...exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. • Keep the center of gravity low for best handling. 261 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) the likelihood of trailer sway is considered "temporary". Refer to Maintenance ...larger vehicles pass in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for trailer sway due to properly clear any obstacles. • Operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any combination of a new vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical connectors are securely fastened. •...