Consult an authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight
allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.
Engine
Rear axle ratio
Maximum GCWR
Maximum trailer
weight
E-350 Cutaway single rear wheel
5.4L
4.10
13000 lb (5896 kg)
8000 lb (3629 kg)
6.8L
4.10
18500 lb (8391 kg)
10000 lb (4536 kg)
E-350 Cutaway dual rear wheel
5.4L
4.10
13000 lb (5897 kg)
7700 lb (3493 kg)
6.8L
4.10
18500 lb (8391 kg)
10000 lb (4536 kg)
E-350 Stripped chassis 138–inch wheelbase
5.4L
4.10
13000 lb (5897 kg)
8400 lb (3810 kg)
6.8L
4.10
18500 lb (8391 kg)
10000 lb (4536 kg)
E-350 Stripped chassis 158–inch and 176–inch wheelbase
5.4L
4.10
13000 lb (5897 kg)
8300 lb (3765 kg)
6.8L
4.10
18500 lb (8391 kg)
10000 lb (4536 kg)
E-450 Cutaway
5.4L
4.56
14050 lb (6373 kg)
8500 lb (3856 kg)
6.8L
4.56
22000 lb (9979 kg)
10000 lb (4536 kg)
E-450 Stripped chassis
5.4L
4.56
14050 lb (6373 kg)
9200 lb (4173 kg)
6.8L
4.56
22000 lb (9979 kg)
10000 lb (4536 kg)
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
•
Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
•
See the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment specifications.
•
Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See your
scheduled maintenance information.
•
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions the rental agency
gives you.
For load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety
Compliance label and for instructions on calculating your vehicle’s load,
refer to
Load limit
in the
Load Carrying
chapter.
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Towing
2015 Econoline
(eco)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2014
USA
(fus)