Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... exported outside the US and Canada may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Other terms related 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...payload can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is space available. In addition to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight...
... exported outside the US and Canada may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Other terms related 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...payload can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is space available. In addition to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than ...or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you operate your Owner's Guide or...
Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than ...or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you operate your Owner's Guide or...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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... immediately. The system automatically injects diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) into the exhaust system to 5 mph. 19 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) However, certain conditions or driving styles, such as trailer towing or fast rates of acceleration, will indicate whether the DEF level is ok or if it is low and...
... immediately. The system automatically injects diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) into the exhaust system to 5 mph. 19 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) However, certain conditions or driving styles, such as trailer towing or fast rates of acceleration, will indicate whether the DEF level is ok or if it is low and...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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... the level is cold, check the level of its specified function and vehicle location. 52 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The coolant concentration should be maintained within...chapter. If either reservoir is hot. The level may become low or empty. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for the location of...conditions • operating the vehicle off road • towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) • sustained, high-speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation) • use...
... the level is cold, check the level of its specified function and vehicle location. 52 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The coolant concentration should be maintained within...chapter. If either reservoir is hot. The level may become low or empty. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for the location of...conditions • operating the vehicle off road • towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) • sustained, high-speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation) • use...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to dry the brakes. If you should be serviced. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) ...brakes result in critical situations. Turn the engine off, shift to be inspected by measuring the rate at which you brake heavily by an authorized dealer. The anti-lock brake system lamp momentarily... steering wheel while braking, you experience this condition, apply the brakes and bring your vehicle towed to a safe stop. Brakes GENERAL INFORMATION 223 Note: Occasional brake noise is present, the...
...steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to dry the brakes. If you should be serviced. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) ...brakes result in critical situations. Turn the engine off, shift to be inspected by measuring the rate at which you brake heavily by an authorized dealer. The anti-lock brake system lamp momentarily... steering wheel while braking, you experience this condition, apply the brakes and bring your vehicle towed to a safe stop. Brakes GENERAL INFORMATION 223 Note: Occasional brake noise is present, the...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is shown on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - These numbers are shown on each axle (front and rear) - The ... meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the RV and Trailer...
When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is shown on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - These numbers are shown on each axle (front and rear) - The ... meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the RV and Trailer...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of the fully loaded trailer. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer,... 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 is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of the...
... by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of the fully loaded trailer. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer,... 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 is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of the...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... be riding in your friends and all the golf bags? WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 6. That weight may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR... kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) passengers in your vehicle to... go golfing. and there will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lb. 4. Determine the combined weight of available cargo and ...
... be riding in your friends and all the golf bags? WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 6. That weight may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR... kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) passengers in your vehicle to... go golfing. and there will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lb. 4. Determine the combined weight of available cargo and ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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Towing 255 Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for this combination. Further trailer and hitch restrictions exist depending on the following chart. This information follows the table listing the maximum gross combined weight ratings. Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle if you are not sure. Consult an authorized ...F-450 and F-550 Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.30 3.73 4.30 4.88 Maximum GCWR lb. (kg) 19000 (8617) 22000 (9977) 19500 (8844) 22500 (10204) 26000 (11791) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Towing 255 Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for this combination. Further trailer and hitch restrictions exist depending on the following chart. This information follows the table listing the maximum gross combined weight ratings. Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle if you are not sure. Consult an authorized ...F-450 and F-550 Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.30 3.73 4.30 4.88 Maximum GCWR lb. (kg) 19000 (8617) 22000 (9977) 19500 (8844) 22500 (10204) 26000 (11791) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 3
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This is the maximum possible trailer rating. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum limit of the towing system could result in the bed are compatible with a fifth-wheel prep ...locks onto the hitch. • Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer brake controls as well. WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the fender a second time. An optional 7-pin trailer wiring connector may be in the weight-distributing bars...-up bed. Securely attach the loaded trailer to the top of the bed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
This is the maximum possible trailer rating. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum limit of the towing system could result in the bed are compatible with a fifth-wheel prep ...locks onto the hitch. • Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer brake controls as well. WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the fender a second time. An optional 7-pin trailer wiring connector may be in the weight-distributing bars...-up bed. Securely attach the loaded trailer to the top of the bed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... pick-up to drag on the ground. Failure to follow this combination provides clearance between the front of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Separate functioning...slack for your vehicle hitch. The rating for safe control of the trailer and tow vehicle for turns up boxes, such as a 61⁄2-foot box on the F-250 and F-350. This contact could result in the trailer contacting the cab of the tow vehicle during tight turns that this ...
... pick-up to drag on the ground. Failure to follow this combination provides clearance between the front of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Separate functioning...slack for your vehicle hitch. The rating for safe control of the trailer and tow vehicle for turns up boxes, such as a 61⁄2-foot box on the F-250 and F-350. This contact could result in the trailer contacting the cab of the tow vehicle during tight turns that this ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...temporary" spare tire is different in hot weather, hilly conditions, at the gross combined weight rating (or any combination of these factors), consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant... park on a grade: 1. Place the automatic transmission in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Place... transmission cooling. • If your vehicle is equipped with the Tow/Haul feature, use this when towing. 264 Towing • If your transmission is equipped with AdvanceTrac™ with ...
...temporary" spare tire is different in hot weather, hilly conditions, at the gross combined weight rating (or any combination of these factors), consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant... park on a grade: 1. Place the automatic transmission in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Place... transmission cooling. • If your vehicle is equipped with the Tow/Haul feature, use this when towing. 264 Towing • If your transmission is equipped with AdvanceTrac™ with ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...vehicle components: • Causing internal damage to the components. • Affecting driveability, emissions, and reliability. Towing 265 Exceeding these limits may have a minimum breaking strength two to three times the gross vehicle weight of ... recovery hooks to break off, or the recovery strap to them greater than the gross vehicle weight rating of your vehicle. Your vehicle comes equipped with a clevis pin. Recovery Hooks WARNING: Using recovery... in the event the strap breaks. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
...vehicle components: • Causing internal damage to the components. • Affecting driveability, emissions, and reliability. Towing 265 Exceeding these limits may have a minimum breaking strength two to three times the gross vehicle weight of ... recovery hooks to break off, or the recovery strap to them greater than the gross vehicle weight rating of your vehicle. Your vehicle comes equipped with a clevis pin. Recovery Hooks WARNING: Using recovery... in the event the strap breaks. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 3
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This helps avoid injury from the hazard of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to the sides of... stuck vehicle is not loaded heavier than its gross vehicle weight rating specified on the certification label. • Always align the tow vehicle and stuck vehicle in a straight line (within 10 degrees). • Keep bystanders to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a recovery hook ...
This helps avoid injury from the hazard of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to the sides of... stuck vehicle is not loaded heavier than its gross vehicle weight rating specified on the certification label. • Always align the tow vehicle and stuck vehicle in a straight line (within 10 degrees). • Keep bystanders to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a recovery hook ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...Not used Heated mirror Not used Not used Not used Not used Trailer tow electric brake Blower motor Not used Wipers Trailer tow park lamps Urea heaters (diesel engine) Buss bar Trailer tow park lamps A/C clutch Wipers Not used Vehicle power 1 Vehicle power ...2 (diesel engine) Vehicle power 2 (gas engine) Vehicle power 3 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) ...28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Fuses Fuse amp rating 50A* 30A* 30A* - - 30A* - -
...Not used Heated mirror Not used Not used Not used Not used Trailer tow electric brake Blower motor Not used Wipers Trailer tow park lamps Urea heaters (diesel engine) Buss bar Trailer tow park lamps A/C clutch Wipers Not used Vehicle power 1 Vehicle power ...2 (diesel engine) Vehicle power 2 (gas engine) Vehicle power 3 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) ...28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Fuses Fuse amp rating 50A* 30A* 30A* - - 30A* - -
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... or relay location 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Fuses Fuse amp rating 20A** - 10A** - 10A** 10A** 10A** Protected circuits Not used Not used Not used Not used Not... (gas engine) Powertrain control module / Electronic control module relay coil feed keep-alive power Not used Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn Trailer tow right-hand stop/turn Backup lamp Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Auxiliary power point... 82 83 84 85 86 87 - Relay Relay Relay - - - - - 20A* 20A* 30A* 30A* 25A* 20A* 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... or relay location 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Fuses Fuse amp rating 20A** - 10A** - 10A** 10A** 10A** Protected circuits Not used Not used Not used Not used Not... (gas engine) Powertrain control module / Electronic control module relay coil feed keep-alive power Not used Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn Trailer tow right-hand stop/turn Backup lamp Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Auxiliary power point... 82 83 84 85 86 87 - Relay Relay Relay - - - - - 20A* 20A* 30A* 30A* 25A* 20A* 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...location rating 88 20A* 89 40A* 90 25A* 91 - 92 20A* 93 20A* 94 25A* 95 25A* 96 50A* 97 40A* 98 - 99 40A* 100 25A* 101 Relay 102 Relay 103 - 104 - 105 - 106 - 107 - * Cartridge fuses ** Mini fuses Protected circuits 295 Auxiliary power point #6 Starter motor Trailer tow battery... #4 Auxiliary power point #3 Upfitter #1 Upfitter #2 Anti-lock brake system pump Inverter Not used Instrument panel power inverter Trailer tow turn signals Starter Trailer tow battery charge Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
...location rating 88 20A* 89 40A* 90 25A* 91 - 92 20A* 93 20A* 94 25A* 95 25A* 96 50A* 97 40A* 98 - 99 40A* 100 25A* 101 Relay 102 Relay 103 - 104 - 105 - 106 - 107 - * Cartridge fuses ** Mini fuses Protected circuits 295 Auxiliary power point #6 Starter motor Trailer tow battery... #4 Auxiliary power point #3 Upfitter #1 Upfitter #2 Anti-lock brake system pump Inverter Not used Instrument panel power inverter Trailer tow turn signals Starter Trailer tow battery charge Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... location 12 13 Fuses Fuse amp rating 15A 15A Protected circuits Interior lighting, Lighted running board lamps Right turn signals and brake lamps, Right trailer tow stop turn relay Left turn signals and brake lamps, Left trailer tow stop turn relay High-mounted stop lamps, Backup lamps, Trailer tow backup relay, Reverse signal interior... 10A 10A 10A 19 20 21 22 23 24 20A 20A 10A 20A 15A 15A 25 26 27 28 29 15A 5A 20A 15A 20A 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... location 12 13 Fuses Fuse amp rating 15A 15A Protected circuits Interior lighting, Lighted running board lamps Right turn signals and brake lamps, Right trailer tow stop turn relay Left turn signals and brake lamps, Left trailer tow stop turn relay High-mounted stop lamps, Backup lamps, Trailer tow backup relay, Reverse signal interior... 10A 10A 10A 19 20 21 22 23 24 20A 20A 10A 20A 15A 15A 25 26 27 28 29 15A 5A 20A 15A 20A 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... 30 31 32 Fuse amp rating 15A 5A 15A Protected circuits 299 33 34 35 10A 10A 5A 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 10A 10A 10A 15A 10A 7.5A 5A 10A 10A 5A 10A 15A Parking lamp relay, Trailer tow parking lamp relay Trailer brake... marker lamps Passenger airbag deactivation indicator Not used (spare) Wiper relay Upfitter switches Not used (spare) Climate control Fog lamps, Fog lamp indicator (in switch) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... 30 31 32 Fuse amp rating 15A 5A 15A Protected circuits 299 33 34 35 10A 10A 5A 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 10A 10A 10A 15A 10A 7.5A 5A 10A 10A 5A 10A 15A Parking lamp relay, Trailer tow parking lamp relay Trailer brake... marker lamps Passenger airbag deactivation indicator Not used (spare) Wiper relay Upfitter switches Not used (spare) Climate control Fog lamps, Fog lamp indicator (in switch) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... mph (80 km/h). • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label. • tow a trailer. • use snow chains on the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. 372 Wheels and Tires Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information WARNING: ... dissimilar spare tires listed above at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins...
... mph (80 km/h). • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label. • tow a trailer. • use snow chains on the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. 372 Wheels and Tires Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information WARNING: ... dissimilar spare tires listed above at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins...