Ford E-150 1997, Owner'S Manual

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Trailer Towing Table
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg
(lb)
Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
E-250/350 Stripped Chassis (single rear wheel)
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
1,542
(3,400)
60
6.8L 3.73
6,804
(15,000)
2,540
(5,600)
60
E-250/350 Stripped Chassis (dual rear wheel)
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
1,361
(3,000)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
3,856
(8,500)
60
For high altitude operation, reduce GCWR by 2% per 300 meters
(1,000 ft) elevation.
To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for you particular
vehicle as equipped, follow the section Calculating the load your
vehicle can tow/carry
earlier in this chapter.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II
or III 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 above
charts.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is
designated by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle.
Distribute the load so that only 10
to 15% of the total is on the
tongue. Tie down the load so that
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