Driving – FORD 2002 F-550 v.2 User Manual
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Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully prior to and after any towing operation. The
following trailer towing charts apply to vehicles equipped with gasoline
engines; for Diesel engines, refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Supplement.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage,
structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.
Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument cluster
chapter for transmission fluid temperature information.
F-250/350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/automatic
transmission
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum GCWR
- kg (lbs.)
Maximum trailer
weight - kg (lbs.)
5.4L
3.73
6 123 (13 500)
3 629 (8 000)
5.4L
4.10
6 804 (15 000)
4 309 (9 500)
6.8L
3.73
7 711 (17 000)
5 171 (11 400)
6.8L (w/out fifth
wheel)
4.30
9 072 (20 000)
5 670 (12 500)
6.8L (w/fifth
wheel)
4.30
9 072 (20 000)
6 350 (14 000)
F-250/350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manual
transmission
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum GCWR
- kg (lbs.)
Maximum trailer
weight - kg (lbs.)
5.4L
3.73
6 123 (13 500)
3 629 (8 000)
5.4L
4.10
6 804 (15 000)
4 309 (9 500)
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