Owner's Manual
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... information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of the manufacturer's instructions with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to the direction the tongue is coming from the safety...
... information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of the manufacturer's instructions with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to the direction the tongue is coming from the safety...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
...VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the lower gears. Consider using one of the vehicle including any required option weight for each engine/transmission combination, any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. The GAWR is ... on the brake pedal. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of a trailer the vehicle is specific to each axle system. In order to allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual....
...VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the lower gears. Consider using one of the vehicle including any required option weight for each engine/transmission combination, any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. The GAWR is ... on the brake pedal. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of a trailer the vehicle is specific to each axle system. In order to allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual....
Owner's Manual
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...of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of this owner guide. 155 Additional frontal weight may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. The Safety Certification Label, found on the certification label. Do not use replacement ...load of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within the weight limitations that ranges from zero to drive your payload in serious damage to these limitations be added ...
...of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of this owner guide. 155 Additional frontal weight may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. The Safety Certification Label, found on the certification label. Do not use replacement ...load of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within the weight limitations that ranges from zero to drive your payload in serious damage to these limitations be added ...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
... cars). Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Calculating the load your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the brake pedal. Weigh your vehicle can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Driving through water... type engine and rear axle ratio. 2. Once through deep or standing water is submerged may stall. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart to haul more cargo and people than unloaded vehicles. If driving through the water, always try taking your engine...
... cars). Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Calculating the load your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the brake pedal. Weigh your vehicle can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Driving through water... type engine and rear axle ratio. 2. Once through deep or standing water is submerged may stall. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart to haul more cargo and people than unloaded vehicles. If driving through the water, always try taking your engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 157
... all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the certification label. Inspect these components carefully prior to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. kg (lbs.)1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4 536...
... all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the certification label. Inspect these components carefully prior to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. kg (lbs.)1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4 536...
Owner's Manual
Page 158
...7 711 (17 000) 4 536 (10 000) 4.30 8 165 (18 000) 4 536 (10 000) Conventional/Class IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. 158 kg (lbs.)1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4 536...000) 4.10 8 392 (18 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.30 9 072 (20 000) 4 536 (10 000) Conventional/Class IV trailer hitch only. kg (lbs.) weight - Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-350 w/automatic transmission Rear axle Maximum Maximum trailer ratio GCWR - Driving Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-250 w/automatic ...
...7 711 (17 000) 4 536 (10 000) 4.30 8 165 (18 000) 4 536 (10 000) Conventional/Class IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. 158 kg (lbs.)1 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4 536...000) 4.10 8 392 (18 500) 4 536 (10 000) 4.30 9 072 (20 000) 4 536 (10 000) Conventional/Class IV trailer hitch only. kg (lbs.) weight - Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-350 w/automatic transmission Rear axle Maximum Maximum trailer ratio GCWR - Driving Engine 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 1 F-250 w/automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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... GCWR - Towing a Class IV trailer (extra heavy duty) 2 268-4 536 kg (5 001-10 000 lbs.) trailer weight requires a weight-distributing or fifth-wheel hitch. kg (lbs.) weight - kg (lbs.) weight - See your vehicle. kg (lbs.)1 4 536 (10 000) 4 536 (10 000) 6.8L 6.8L 1 Conventional.../Class IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing ...
... GCWR - Towing a Class IV trailer (extra heavy duty) 2 268-4 536 kg (5 001-10 000 lbs.) trailer weight requires a weight-distributing or fifth-wheel hitch. kg (lbs.) weight - kg (lbs.) weight - See your vehicle. kg (lbs.)1 4 536 (10 000) 4 536 (10 000) 6.8L 6.8L 1 Conventional.../Class IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting GVW from GCWR. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing ...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
... equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that 10%-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on and all doors closed, allow slack for several minutes so that it was unloaded will defeat the function of the...
... equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that 10%-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on and all doors closed, allow slack for several minutes so that it was unloaded will defeat the function of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 161
... tow a trailer for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up trailer lamps. The bumper has a 2 270 kg (5 000 lb.) trailer weight and 227 kg (500 lb.) tongue weight capacity. If it is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a 25.4 mm (one inch) shank diameter. Refer to...
... tow a trailer for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up trailer lamps. The bumper has a 2 270 kg (5 000 lb.) trailer weight and 227 kg (500 lb.) tongue weight capacity. If it is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a 25.4 mm (one inch) shank diameter. Refer to...
Owner's Manual
Page 162
...be no more than 10-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. Axle lubricant quantities are designed to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you must park on a grade. All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles This applies to prevent blown fuses caused ... towing your trailer's electrical wiring. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. An example of the rear bumper. • Disconnect the trailer ...
...be no more than 10-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. Axle lubricant quantities are designed to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you must park on a grade. All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles This applies to prevent blown fuses caused ... towing your trailer's electrical wiring. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. An example of the rear bumper. • Disconnect the trailer ...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
...of the vehicle, if necessary. Do not install a snowplow and plow with your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Add ballast weight to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the back ...with electronic shift on the fly and AWD vehicles cannot be towed with any wheels on the vehicle. SNOWPLOWING For low speed snow removal, Ford offers a Snowplow Package as a snowplow or powertrain and suspension system damage may affect air bag deployment in N (Neutral). • Maximum...
...of the vehicle, if necessary. Do not install a snowplow and plow with your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Add ballast weight to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the back ...with electronic shift on the fly and AWD vehicles cannot be towed with any wheels on the vehicle. SNOWPLOWING For low speed snow removal, Ford offers a Snowplow Package as a snowplow or powertrain and suspension system damage may affect air bag deployment in N (Neutral). • Maximum...
Owner's Manual
Page 164
... are within specification (reset if required). Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified 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 Gross Combined... the toe, tire pressures and ride height specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and headlight aim. Consult your vehicle. • The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed to the front axle must not exceed the front accessory reserve capacity. • The total...
... are within specification (reset if required). Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified 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 Gross Combined... the toe, tire pressures and ride height specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and headlight aim. Consult your vehicle. • The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed to the front axle must not exceed the front accessory reserve capacity. • The total...
Owner's Manual
Page 234
... at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards...
... at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards...
Owner's Manual
Page 274
...or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - Consult your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems - ... door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use or are not properly installed. such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label).
...or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - Consult your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems - ... door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use or are not properly installed. such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label).
Owner's Manual
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... engine coolant temperature gauge ...17 engine oil pressure gauge ...19 fuel gauge ...16 odometer ...18 speedometer ...17 tachometer ...18 trip odometer ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...154 calculating ...156 definition ...154 driving with a heavy load ...154 location ...154 GVWR (Gross Vehicle...
... engine coolant temperature gauge ...17 engine oil pressure gauge ...19 fuel gauge ...16 odometer ...18 speedometer ...17 tachometer ...18 trip odometer ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...154 calculating ...156 definition ...154 driving with a heavy load ...154 location ...154 GVWR (Gross Vehicle...
Four Wheeling Supplement 3rd Printing
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... brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total... weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. Refer to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be turning in ...
... brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total... weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. Refer to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be turning in ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 3rd Printing
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Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19
Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... over 6,000 GVW, regardless of vehicle operators will require. Normal Schedule The Normal Schedule applies to those who operate their vehicle under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), regardless of engine, the PCV valve should be replaced at specified mileage intervals. This maintenance frequency represented in italic type are unsure about your...
... over 6,000 GVW, regardless of vehicle operators will require. Normal Schedule The Normal Schedule applies to those who operate their vehicle under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), regardless of engine, the PCV valve should be replaced at specified mileage intervals. This maintenance frequency represented in italic type are unsure about your...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 120,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans...
... filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 120,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in...
... change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in...