Preparing to tow, Hitches, Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2007 F-550 v.2 User Manual
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Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for your vehicle on the following
chart/table, or the GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings specified on the Tire
Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer
weight which exceeds the limit of the vehicle’s GCWR, GVWR,
GAWR or tire ratings could result in engine damage, transmission
damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and
personal injury.
Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg.)
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Manual
transmission
Automatic
transmission
F–250/F–350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)
5.4L
3.73
15000 (6804)
16000 (7257)
4.10
17000 (7711)
18000 (8165)
6.8L (F-250)
4.10
20000 (9072)
21000 (9525)
4.30
22000 (9979)
22500 (10206)
6.8L (F-350)
4.10
20000 (9072)
21000 (9525)
4.30
22000 (9979)
23000 (10433)
F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
5.4L
3.73
15000 (6804)
16500 (7484)
4.10
17500 (7938)
18500 (8391)
6.8L
4.10
20500 (9299)
21500 (9752)
4.30
22500 (10206)
23000 (10433)
F–450/F–550
6.8L
4.88/5.38
26000 (11793)
26000 (11793)
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to the
axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% for
conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of
the trailer is on the tongue.
2007 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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