Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded ... your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight...
In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded ... your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight...
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Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be properly balanced and secured.
Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be properly balanced and secured.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...in terms of passenger safety, including damage to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum... capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing...
...in terms of passenger safety, including damage to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum... capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...inspected by a tire retailer at normal or highway speeds, examine your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 Tires which are extremely dangerous. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Use.... If any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are not overloaded. At this rating. When driving on such roads, drive carefully and slowly, and before driving again at once. TIRE TREAD WEAR INDICATORS ؆WEAR BARS...
...inspected by a tire retailer at normal or highway speeds, examine your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 Tires which are extremely dangerous. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Use.... If any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are not overloaded. At this rating. When driving on such roads, drive carefully and slowly, and before driving again at once. TIRE TREAD WEAR INDICATORS ؆WEAR BARS...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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The vertical tongue load of vehicle control and personal injury. 18 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) lb. (kg) 800 (363) 1500 (680) Hitch Type 6.0L DRW Pick-ups 2.5" ID without adapter (requires 2.5" drawbar) 6.0L DRW Pick-... weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. requires a draw bar and hitch ball. F-Super Duty Maximum Gross Trailer Weight - Driving Integrated hitch rating The standard integrated hitch has two...
The vertical tongue load of vehicle control and personal injury. 18 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) lb. (kg) 800 (363) 1500 (680) Hitch Type 6.0L DRW Pick-ups 2.5" ID without adapter (requires 2.5" drawbar) 6.0L DRW Pick-... weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. requires a draw bar and hitch ball. F-Super Duty Maximum Gross Trailer Weight - Driving Integrated hitch rating The standard integrated hitch has two...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... section Engine lubrication for severe service operation for vehicle operation during freezing weather 39 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Changing engine oil and ...require unique engine maintenance procedures: • towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for all severe ...cap. Change more frequently if your skin by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge particles. Use Ford Engine Oil Filter Part No. 3C3Z-6731-AA (FL-2016) or equivalent. Unscrew the ...
... section Engine lubrication for severe service operation for vehicle operation during freezing weather 39 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Changing engine oil and ...require unique engine maintenance procedures: • towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for all severe ...cap. Change more frequently if your skin by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge particles. Use Ford Engine Oil Filter Part No. 3C3Z-6731-AA (FL-2016) or equivalent. Unscrew the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). Note: For trailer towing information refer to the vehicle, loss of the driver's door. is the maximum ...on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 151 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
...vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). Note: For trailer towing information refer to the vehicle, loss of the driver's door. is the maximum ...on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 151 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... allowable weight of the driver's door. The GVW must never exceed the GCWR. 152 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is shown on the Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the ...) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of control and personal injury. Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is rated for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - GCW (Gross Combined Weight) -...
... allowable weight of the driver's door. The GVW must never exceed the GCWR. 152 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is shown on the Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the ...) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of control and personal injury. Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is rated for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - GCW (Gross Combined Weight) -...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. passengers in your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king...riding in your vehicle's placard. 2. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 153 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the statement "The ...kg) Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on a trailer hitch. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the amount of 15-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver...
...the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. passengers in your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king...riding in your vehicle's placard. 2. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 153 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the statement "The ...kg) Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on a trailer hitch. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the amount of 15-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). In metric units, the calculation would be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to carry that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your friends decide to pick up cement from your trailer will be... 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be transferred to calculate the available amount of the driver's door. 154 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). In metric units, the calculation would be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to carry that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your friends decide to pick up cement from your trailer will be... 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be transferred to calculate the available amount of the driver's door. 154 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... refer to your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer weight which exceeds the limit of the vehicle's GCWR, GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings could result in the Instrument Cluster chapter for your vehicle on your 6.0 Liter Power... 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450/F-550 6.8L 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) Engine 156 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for the transmission fluid temperature information...
... refer to your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer weight which exceeds the limit of the vehicle's GCWR, GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings could result in the Instrument Cluster chapter for your vehicle on your 6.0 Liter Power... 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450/F-550 6.8L 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) Engine 156 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for the transmission fluid temperature information...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...- See your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of operation: • Weight carrying... dealer if you require assistance. requires a draw bar and hitch ball. Integrated hitch rating The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on the tongue. lb. (kg) 800 (363) 1500 (680) 600 ... Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing 157 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hitches Do...
...- See your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of operation: • Weight carrying... dealer if you require assistance. requires a draw bar and hitch ball. Integrated hitch rating The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on the tongue. lb. (kg) 800 (363) 1500 (680) 600 ... Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing 157 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hitches Do...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... or decreased to a minimum of the tow vehicle is the responsibility of the following: 1. +/- (GAIN adjustment buttons): Pressing these buttons will flash red. It is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR.... Pressing and holding a button will display the GAIN setting, OUTPUT bar graph and light the trailer indicator red. 159 2006 F-250/350/450/550... system of 0 (no electrical connection is turned on the towing vehicle's brake pressure. The Ford TBC has only been verified to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-...
... or decreased to a minimum of the tow vehicle is the responsibility of the following: 1. +/- (GAIN adjustment buttons): Pressing these buttons will flash red. It is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR.... Pressing and holding a button will display the GAIN setting, OUTPUT bar graph and light the trailer indicator red. 159 2006 F-250/350/450/550... system of 0 (no electrical connection is turned on the towing vehicle's brake pressure. The Ford TBC has only been verified to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...of trailer sway is greater at lower speeds than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at higher speeds. 163 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Trailer towing safety tips General • Ensure that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical... in this chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. • Your vehicle may shut off automatically when you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than the road tires on your vehicle, your local...
...of trailer sway is greater at lower speeds than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at higher speeds. 163 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Trailer towing safety tips General • Ensure that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical... in this chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. • Your vehicle may shut off automatically when you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than the road tires on your vehicle, your local...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...Rating - - 15A* 20A* 10A* 15A* 20A* 20A* 20A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used Not used Exterior lamps Flasher, Brake On-Off (BOO) lamps Body Security Module (BSM) (Security) Trailer tow... Electric Brake Controller (EBC) Heated seats Engine control Engine control (gasoline engine only)/Climate control (Diesel engine only) Tow haul..., Blower relay, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Not used Airbags Ignition switch RUN feed Trailer tow EBC ... (Low current) Instrument cluster Not used Horn Trailer tow park lamps Heated mirrors 209 24 15A* 25 26...
...Rating - - 15A* 20A* 10A* 15A* 20A* 20A* 20A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used Not used Exterior lamps Flasher, Brake On-Off (BOO) lamps Body Security Module (BSM) (Security) Trailer tow... Electric Brake Controller (EBC) Heated seats Engine control Engine control (gasoline engine only)/Climate control (Diesel engine only) Tow haul..., Blower relay, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Not used Airbags Ignition switch RUN feed Trailer tow EBC ... (Low current) Instrument cluster Not used Horn Trailer tow park lamps Heated mirrors 209 24 15A* 25 26...
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... 48 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 210 211 212 301 302 303 Fuse Amp Rating 20A* 10A* 15A* 10A* - 10A* 10A* 10A* - 30A** 30A** 30A** - - - 20A** 30A** 30A** 30A** - 30A** 30A** 30A** 20A** 30A** - 1⁄2 ISO relay - Passenger Compartment Fuse... #2 Ignition switch Not used Power seat (Driver) Starter Power seat (Passenger) Upfitter control Ignition switch Not used Back-up lamps Not used Trailer tow battery charge Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Not used 210 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Full ISO relay Full ISO relay -
... 48 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 210 211 212 301 302 303 Fuse Amp Rating 20A* 10A* 15A* 10A* - 10A* 10A* 10A* - 30A** 30A** 30A** - - - 20A** 30A** 30A** 30A** - 30A** 30A** 30A** 20A** 30A** - 1⁄2 ISO relay - Passenger Compartment Fuse... #2 Ignition switch Not used Power seat (Driver) Starter Power seat (Passenger) Upfitter control Ignition switch Not used Back-up lamps Not used Trailer tow battery charge Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Not used 210 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Full ISO relay Full ISO relay -
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...5 6 7 Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 40A* 30A* - 50A* - 30A* Power Distribution Box Description Wipers Blower Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) Not used Injector Driver Module (IDM) (Diesel engine only) Not used Horizontal Fuel Conditioner Module (HFCM) (Diesel engine only) Shunt Trailer tow turn signals Powertrain Control Module... (PCM) keep alive power, Canister vent solenoid (gasoline engine only) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 8 9 10 - 20A** 10A** 11 212 10A** 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post...
...5 6 7 Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 40A* 30A* - 50A* - 30A* Power Distribution Box Description Wipers Blower Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) Not used Injector Driver Module (IDM) (Diesel engine only) Not used Horizontal Fuel Conditioner Module (HFCM) (Diesel engine only) Shunt Trailer tow turn signals Powertrain Control Module... (PCM) keep alive power, Canister vent solenoid (gasoline engine only) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 8 9 10 - 20A** 10A** 11 212 10A** 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post...
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... Location 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 201 202 203 204 205 206 301 302 303 304 Fuse Amp Rating 2A** 15A** - 15A** - 10A** 10A** - 10A** - 60A*** 60A*** 1⁄2 ISO relay 12 ⁄ ISO relay ⁄ ISO relay - 1⁄2 ISO relay 1⁄2 ISO relay Full... used IDM logic (Diesel engine only) Not used A/C clutch IDM relay (Diesel engine only) Not used Trailer tow back-up lamps Not used ABS (Coils) ABS (Pump) Trailer tow right turn signal/stop lamp Trailer tow left turn signal/stop lamp A/C clutch Not used DRL #1 DRL #2 DRL #3 HFCM Blower IDM (Diesel engine only...
... Location 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 201 202 203 204 205 206 301 302 303 304 Fuse Amp Rating 2A** 15A** - 15A** - 10A** 10A** - 10A** - 60A*** 60A*** 1⁄2 ISO relay 12 ⁄ ISO relay ⁄ ISO relay - 1⁄2 ISO relay 1⁄2 ISO relay Full... used IDM logic (Diesel engine only) Not used A/C clutch IDM relay (Diesel engine only) Not used Trailer tow back-up lamps Not used ABS (Coils) ABS (Pump) Trailer tow right turn signal/stop lamp Trailer tow left turn signal/stop lamp A/C clutch Not used DRL #1 DRL #2 DRL #3 HFCM Blower IDM (Diesel engine only...