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Load carrying, Load limit, Payload – FORD 2015 F-550 v.1 User Manual

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LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and

without a Trailer

This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer or both, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum
return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with

the following terms for

determining your vehicle’s weight

ratings, with or without a trailer,

from the vehicle’s Tire Label or

Safety Compliance Certification
Label:

Base Curb Weight - is the weight
of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional
equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight - is the
weight of your new vehicle when
you picked it up from your

authorized dealer plus any

aftermarket equipment.

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PAYLOAD

Payload - is the combined weight

of cargo and passengers that the

vehicle is carrying. The maximum

payload for your vehicle can be
found on the Tire Label on the

B-Pillar or the edge of the driver
door (vehicles exported outside
the US and Canada may not have
a Tire Label). Look for “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF
OCCUPANTS AND CARGO
SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX
kg OR XXX lb.” for maximum

payload. The payload listed on the

Tire Label is the maximum
payload for the vehicle as built by

the assembly plant. If you install

any aftermarket or

authorized-dealer installed

equipment on the vehicle, you

must subtract the weight of the

equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire Label in order to
determine the new payload.

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