Trailer towing, Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2005 E-150 User Manual
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Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and
utility-type vehicles
For important information regarding safe operation of this type
of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in
the Driving chapter of this Owner’s Guide.
Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.
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 following charts.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
Rear
axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)
Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lb. (kg)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m
2
)
E-150 Regular Van (6700 GVWR)
4.6L
3.55
11500
(5216)
6500 (2948)
60 (5.52)
5.4L
3.55
12000
(5443)
6900 (3130)
60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Van (Crew) (6700 GVWR)
4.6L
3.55
11500
(5216)
6200 (2812)
60 (5.52)
5.4L
3.55
12000
(5443)
6600 (2994)
60 (5.52)
2005 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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