Ford E 150 Owners Manual

Trailer Towing Table
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR kg
(lb)Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
5.4L 4.105,897
(13,000)3,402
(7,500)60
7.3L
(Diesel)3.557,258
(16,000)4,536
(10,000)60
7.3L
(Diesel)4.109,072
(20,000)4,536
(10,000)60
6.8L 3.736,804
(15,000)4,218
(9,300)60
6.8L 4.108,392
(18,500)4,536
(10,000)60
Super Van E-350
5.4L 3.555,443
(12,000)2,858
(6,300)60
5.4L 4.105,897
(13,000)3,311
(7,300)60
7.3L...

Trailer Towing Table
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR kg
(lb)Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
4.6L 3.314,990
(11,000)2,540
(5,600)60
4.6L 3.555,216
(11,500)2,767
(6,100)60
5.4L 3.555,443
(12,000)2,948
(6,500)60
Club Wagon Regular E-350 (12 passenger)
5.4L 3.555,443
(12,000)2,722
(6,000)60
5.4L 4.105,897
(13,000)3,175
(7,000)60
7.3L
(Diesel)3.557,258
(16,000)4,309
(9,500)60
7.3L
(Diesel)4.109,072...

Trailer Towing Table
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR kg
(lb)Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
6.8L 3.736,804
(15,000)3,901
(8,600)60
6.8L 4.108,392
(18,500)4,536
(10,000)60
E-350 RV Cutaway (single rear wheel)
7.3L
(Diesel)4.109,072
(20,000)4,717
(10,400)60
E-350 RV Cutaway (dual rear wheel)
5.4L 4.105,897
(13,000)1,134
(2,500)60
6.8L 4.108,392
(18,500)3,629
(8,000)60
7.3L
(Diesel)4.109,072
(20,000)4,309...

Trailer Towing Table
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR kg
(lb)Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
E-250/350 Stripped Chassis (single rear wheel)
5.4L 4.105,897
(13,000)1,542
(3,400)60
6.8L 3.736,804
(15,000)2,540
(5,600)60
E-250/350 Stripped Chassis (dual rear wheel)
5.4L 4.105,897
(13,000)1,361
(3,000)60
6.8L 4.108,392
(18,500)3,856
(8,500)60
For high altitude operation, reduce GCWR by 2% per 300 meters
(1,000...

it does not shift and change the
weight on the hitch.
Towing a trailer places an
additional load on your vehicles
engine, transmission, axle, brakes,
tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any
towing operation.
Do not exceed the GVWR
or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance
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....

bumpers have a Class III capability
(2,270 kg [5,000 lb] trailer weight
and 227 kg [500 lb] tongue weight.
Safety chains
Always use safety chains between
your vehicle and trailer. Cross
chains under the trailer tongue and
allow slack for turning corners.
Connect safety chains to the
vehicle frame or hook retainers.
Never attach chains to the bumper.
Trailer brakes
Trailer brakes are required on
most towed vehicles weighing over
680 kg (1,500 lbs)
Do not connect a trailers
hydraulic brake system
directly...

hilly country or on hot days.
Speed control may shut off if you
are towing on very long, steep
grades.
When towing a trailer
If towing a trailer and your vehicle
is not equipped with the Ford
trailer tow package, an auxiliary
transmission fluid cooler is
recommended.
²Use D (Drive) rather than
D(Overdrive) while towing up
or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting
and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission
cooling.
²Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
²Allow more room...

must park on a grade, place
wheel chocks under the trailers
wheels.
²After you have travelled about
80 km (50 miles), thoroughly
check your hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel
lug nuts.
Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during
boat launching or retrieval,
²Do not allow the static water
level to rise above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper and
²Do not allow waves to break
higher than 15 cm (six inches)
above the bottom edge of the
rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may...

FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance
²excessive speed
²rapid acceleration
Driving
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HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress again to
switch off. The warning lights can
be operated when the ignition is
off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut±off switch may have
been activated. The shut±off
switch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a...