FORD RV 2020 User Manual

2020

FORD RV & TRAILER TOWING GUIDE

EQUIPMENT | WEIGHTS | TECHNOLOGY | CAPABILITY

READY. SET. TOW. HAUL. EXCEL!

The 2020 F-Series have the most advanced powertrain lineup ever, so it’s no surprise that F-150’s impressive torque and
capability features come right along with it. Whether carrying a serious payload or towing the heaviest of trailers,

®

F-150 and F-Series Super Duty

F-Series – America’s trucks, bringing decades of RV and towing experience
for every configuration!

trucks are designed to excel at conquering the toughest of jobs.

F-250 Super Dut y
Crew Cab King Ranch 4x4

3 F-150 Pickup
4 Super Duty Pickup
6 Super Duty Chassis Cab
6 Ranger
7 Class A Motorhome Chassis
8 Commercial Stripped Chassis
9 Class C Motorhome Chassis
10 Transit Class C Motorhome Chassis
11 Slide-In Camper
13 Four-Wheel-Down Towing
14 Tow-Dolly Flexibility
15 Trailer Towing Equipment and

Frontal Area Considerations

16 Maximum Trailer Weights and

Towing Equipment/Packages

SAE

TOWING

STANDARD

The Soci ety of Automotive En gineers (SAE) testing standard J2807® define s procedures and r equirements to d etermine gross co mbined
weight rati ngs (GCWR) and to calcul ate the trailer weight rati ng (TWR) for any tow vehicle. This standa rd establishes minimum p erformance
conditions to allow for co nsistent compar isons betwee n similar class veh icles. Ford will apply the SAE sta ndard to all vehicles.

The follow ing vehicles are not r ecommended fo r trailer towing: Fusio n Hybrid, Fusion Plug-in Hybri d,
Shelby GT350/GT350R Mustang , and Mustang GT500 Shelby.

TRAILER TOWING SELECTOR

18 F-150 Pickup
22 F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup
24 F-350 SRW Super Duty Pickup
26 F-350/F-450 DRW Super Duty Pickups
27 F-350/F-450/F-550/F-600 Super Duty Chassis Cabs
31 F-650/F-750 Super Duty, E-Series Cutaway/

Stripped Chassis, Class A Motorhome Chassis, and

Commercial Stripped Chassis
32 Transit Vans
33 Transit Cutaway/Chassis Cab and Ranger
34 Expedition, Explorer, Escape, and EcoSport
35 Edge, Transit Connect, Mustang, and Fusion

TOWING

GUIDE

CONTENTS

36 What to Know Before You Tow
37 Trailer Classes/Types
38 Choosing the Proper Hitch Style
39 Hitch Receivers
40 Calculate Weight Distribution
41 Weighing In
42 Weight Limits
43 Accessorize Your Tow
44 Towing Basics

REVISED 01.09.20

F-150 – BUILT TO GET IT DONE.

F-150 XLT SuperCrew® 4x4

The 2020 F-150 is a workhorse designed and Built Ford Tough® to get the job done. A high-strength steel fully boxed ladder frame and high-strength,
military-grade, aluminum alloy body save weight and add capability, helping F-150 tow up to 13,200 lbs. and deliver a best-in-class payload rating of
3,270 lbs. The staggered rear outboard shocks help provide additional driving stability. Exceptional space, power and towing capacity make F-150 the
preferred choice for towing and hauling.

IMPRESSIVE ENGINE OPTIONS – MORE WAYS TO PACK A PUNCH.

With 6 different engine choices, only F-150 offers you many options – to meet diverse job applications. The available 3.5L High-Output EcoBoost® engine
provides 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque, both best-in-class
gears, the innovative 10-speed, automatic transmission helps maximize shift points and gear ratios to optimize power, low-rpm torque
and fuel efficiency. The entire F-150 engine lineup has been extensively tested to meet the highest durability and
reliability standards. So you can confidently pick the engine that best fits your towing needs.

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Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8 ,500 lbs. GVWR, based on Fo rd segmentation.

Maximum Maximum
Engine HP @ rpm Torque @ rpm Towing (lbs.) Payload (lbs.)

3.3L Ti-VCT V6 290 @ 6,500 265 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 7,700 1,990

2.7L EcoBoost V6 325 @ 5,000 400 lb.-ft. @ 2,750 9,000 2,470

3.5L EcoBoost V6 375 @ 5,000 470 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 13,200 3,230

5.0L Ti-VCT V8 395 @ 5,750 400 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 11,500 3,270

3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 250 @ 3,250 440 lb.-ft. @ 1,750 11,500 2,020

3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V 6 450 @ 5,000 510 lb.-ft. @ 3,500

2Raptor only. 3Limited only.

8,0002/11,1003 1,2002/1,520

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, to conquer the toughest of jobs. With optimized gear spacing, including 3 overdrive

CARGO BOX

VOLUME

TOWING

CAPABILITY

13,200

lbs.

3

4

77.4 cu. ft.

(8' BOX)

62.3 cu. ft.

(6.5' BOX)

52.8 cu. ft.

(5.5' BOX)

PAYLOA D

CAPACITY

AVAILABLE

BEST-IN-CLASS

STANDARD TRAILER

SWAY CONTROL

works in conjunction with the

AdvanceTrac® with RSC (Roll Stability

Control™) system to expand the vehicles

dynamic stability control capabilities,

adding an additional layer of confidence

and control while towing a trailer

STANDARD TOW/HAUL MODE

reduces gear hunting, improves power

delivery. Especially useful with hauling or

towing a heavy load

F-150 TOWING FEATURES

STANDARD HILL START ASSIST

helps prevent rolling back on a grade by

momentarily maintaining brake pressure

until the engine delivers enough torque to

move the truck up the hill

AVAILABLE TRAILER

BRAKE CONTROLLER

uses braking input, vehicle speed and ABS

logic to balance the performance of the

truck brakes and electric trailer brakes.

Fully integrated into the instrument panel

and vehicle’s onboard computer

AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE

includes 360-degree camera with

split-view display, dynamic hitch

assist and active park assist

(Standard on Limited)

AVAILABLE PRO TRAILER

BACKUP ASSIST™

improves driver confidence by letting

the driver steer the trailer instinctively

while controlling the accelerator

and brakes – the truck takes

care of the rest

3,270

lbs.

BLIS® (BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM)

with cross traffic alert and trailer

tow monitoring alerts the driver

if something is detected in

the trailer’s blind spot

(Standard on Lariat, King Ranch,

Platinum and Limited;

available on XLT and Raptor)

Note: Driver-assist features are

supplemental and do not replace
the drive r’s attention, judgement

and need to control th e vehicle.

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Max towing on 2020 F-150 XLT SuperCrew, 6.5' box, 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 4x2 and Max Trailer Tow Package with 20" tires. Not shown. 5 Max payload on 2020 F-150 XL Regular Cab, 8' box, 5.0L engine, 4x2,

Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 18" heavy- duty wheels. Not shown. Cla ss is full-size pickups under 8,500-lb. GVWR ba sed on Ford segmentation.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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The 2020 Super Duty reinforces the

SUPER DUTY® PICKUPS

AMERICA’S HARDEST WORKING TRUCKS.

Horsep ower and torque are independent attributes and may not b e achieved simultaneously.

F-450 Limite d Crew Cab 4x4

with 6.7L V8 Turbo Dies el

long tradition of F-Series toughness
and continues to meet the needs of a
multitude of commercial vocations, as
well as personal use towing customers.
Within the toughest industries, Super
Duty pickups provide tough-as-nails
work capability as well as SuperCab and
Crew Cab configurations in both 4x2
and 4x4 drivetrains for added flexibility.

6.7L V8 POWER STROKE

Available on all models and cab configurations.

HORSEPOWER

475 hp @ 2,600 rpm

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TURBO DIESEL

TORQUE

1,050 lb.-ft. @ 1,600 rpm

NEXT

LEVEL

POWER

Third-Generation 6.7L Power Stroke – The Diesel Leader

Super Duty’s third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke includes a new 36,000-psi fuel injection system with all-new injectors that precisely meter and spray
up to eight times per stroke to control noise levels and optimize combustion. New steel pistons provide higher firing pressure capability and less friction –
meaning improved performance and more horsepower and torque than ever. (Compared with previous-generation Super Duty.)

New 7.3L Gas V8 – Most Powerful In Its Class

The available all-new 7.3L gas V8 engine provides high performance in a compact package, with available best-in-class gas V8 output of 430 horsepower,
available best-in-class gas torque of 475 lb.-ft., and expanded towing and payload capability for the toughest of jobs.
timing optimizes the intake and exhaust to match performance with workloads. Oil jets cool the pistons under heavy loads.

6.2L 2-Valve Gas V8 – Leads The Class

This available 6.2L V8 workhorse eases your heavy-duty workload with 385 hp and 430 lb.-ft. torque. The engine’s stiff SOHC valvetrain with roller-rocker
shafts enables an intake- and exhaust-port layout that optimizes airflow, helping it produce plenty of torque down low.

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Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR based of Ford segmentation.

Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6;
to obtain information in centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54.

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Port injection with variable-valve

SUPER DUTY® SMART TECHNOLOGY

TRAILER BRAKE

CONTROLLER (TBC)

Ensures smooth and effective trailer braking

by powering the trailer’s brakes with an

output proportional to the towing vehicle’s

brake pressure

5TH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK

PREP PACKAGE

Available on all models

Provides the necessary under-the-bed

hardware to allow mounting of a 5th-wheel/

gooseneck hitch in the pickup bed to put more

of the trailer weight over the tow vehicle

Features five pickup bed attachment points

with plugs, frame under-bed crossmember and

integrated 7-pin connector

SMART TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR

Provides trailer connection status, lighting and

trailer battery alerts/warnings

Alerts/warnings are displayed in the message

center on the 4.2" screen in the center

instrument cluster

The controller adapts output based on the

status of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

When the ABS module senses the towing

vehicle’s brakes are approaching lockup, the

controller’s trailer braking strategy changes to

compensate for traction conditions, reducing

the risk of trailer brake lockup

Provides instant visual and audible warnings

in case of accidental trailer disconnect

Fully integrated into the truck’s brake system

Manual control lever and +/– (GAIN

adjustment) buttons allow the trailer brakes

to be manually applied and adjusted for

improved performance

Standard on F-350 DRW/F-450;

optional on F-250/F-350 SRW

TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE

Utilizes 3 cameras to provide multiple views

along with steering guidance graphics to assist

in backing and maneuvering a trailer

Included with the Ultimate Trailer Tow

Camera System

Included in all optional towing packages

STANDARD TRAILER

SWAY CONTROL

Works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac® with
RSC (Roll Stability Control™) to detect trailer

sway and reduce it as necessary

AdvanceTrac

®

control module incorporates

additional software to monitor the vehicle’s

performance while towing

The added software measures the yaw motion

of the vehicle to determine if the trailer is

swaying and then responds to eliminate the

sway condition

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STANDARD HILL START ASSIST

Helps prevent rolling back on a grade by

momentarily maintaining brake pressure until

the engine delivers enough torque to move

the truck up the hill

Whether heading up an incline in drive or in

reverse, you’re covered

Factory-installed and warranted by

Ford Motor Company

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ULTIMATE TRAILER TOW

TOW/HAUL MODE

WITH INTEGRATED

ENGINE-EXHAUST BRAKE

Tow/haul mode and tow/haul mode with
integrated engine-exhaust brake (6.7L V8

Power Stroke

setting give drivers even greater control when

Helps eliminate unwanted frequency of gear

shifting on steep uphill grades and allow
engine braking to maintain or reduce vehicle
speed and assist the driver in controlling the

vehicle when descending a steep grade

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Remembe r that even advanced technology cann ot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always pos sible to lose control of a vehicle
due to inappro priate driver input or imp roper trailer loading for th e conditions.
for details.

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turbo diesel only) with auto

traveling downhill

CAMERA SYSTEM WITH

PRO TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST

Available 360-degree camera with split-view

display utilizes 4 cameras to provide an

all-around view on 8" color screen

Trailer Reverse Guidance uses 3 cameras to

provide multiple views of trailers, as well as

steering guidance graphics, to assist with

trailer maneuvers while in reverse

Trailer Reverse Guidance functions with

all trailers, including gooseneck and

5th-wheel applications

Optional on XL, XLT and Lariat; Standard on

King Ranch

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See limited warra nty for details. Ask your de aler

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, Platinum and Limited

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For more information on any of these Ford trucks, see your Ford Dealer or visit www.ford.com.

CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package is available for 6.2L V8 and 7.3L V8 engines. Package includes

hardened valves and valve seats to help ready your Super Duty for alternative-fuel upfits. (Delayed Availability)

SUPER DUTY® CHASSIS CABS

F-450 XL Crew Ca b 4x4

Lariat SuperCrew® 4x2

NEXT LEVEL PERFORMANCE.

The 2020 Super Duty Chassis
Cab models continue the
Built Ford Tough heritage
of raising the bar with next­level capability, power and
technology. New and updated
engines, an all-new heavy­duty 10-speed automatic
transmission and available
driver-assist technologies
the upgraded F-350/ F-450/
F-550 and the new F-600 Super
Duty Chassis Cabs smarter and
more capable than ever. They
continue to handle hard-line
towing jobs and aggressive
payloads and are designed
to conquer even the most
challenging jobs.

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Driver-assist features are supplemental and
do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment
and the need to control the vehicle.

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make

TORQSHIFT 10-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FEATURES

Selectable Drive Modes

(Normal, Tow/Haul, Eco

and Deep Sand/Snow)

ALL-NEW, STANDARD, HEAVY-DUTY

SelectShift® capability

and Progressive

Range Select

Live-Drive power takeoff (PTO) provision

with mobile mode and up to 300 lb.-ft.

of torque – standard on diesel models

FORD RANGER . . . ADVENTURE-READY.

2020 Ranger is equipped and ready
to carry some serious gear.

A proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost

®

engine
delivers outstanding levels of torque
while towing and climbing trails.

Impressive engine towing
capability of 7,500 pounds

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, with
available tow package, makes
Ranger more than ready for getting
campers to their sites and boats
to the slip.

Ranger XLT and Lariat come standard with Ford Co-Pilot360™
assist technologies

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highways with greater confidence. Features included are BLIS
Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and coverage for both the
truck and trailer, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic
Emergency Braking, Auto High-Beam Headlamps and Rear View Camera.

3

– driver-

to help you navigate increasingly crowded roads and

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(Blind Spot

2

Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. 3 Optional on Ranger XL. 4 Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention,

judgment and the need to control the vehicle. Lane-Keeping System does not control steering.

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REVISED 01.09.20

FEATURES

CLASS A

Seven wheelbase choices:

158/178/190/208/228/242/252-inch

Six Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs):

16,000/18,000/20,500/22,000/

24,000/26,000 lbs.

Three Gross Combination Weight Ratings

(GCWRs): 23,000/26,000/30,000 lbs. for

excellent towing capabilities (7,000 lbs.

maximum trailer weight at 16,000-lb. GVWR)

7.3L OHV V8 gas engine

(350 hp/468 lb.-ft. of torque)

6-speed automatic transmission

Power 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) for consistent, responsive

braking performance

19.5-inch steel wheels and tires included with
16,000/18,000/20,500-lb. GVWR;

19.5-inch wheels and tires optional
with 22,000-lb. GVWR

FORD POWER AND STRENGTH.

Large-diameter stabilizer bars, front and rear,

for ride control

22.5-inch aluminum wheels
and tires included with

22,000/24,000/26,000 lbs. GVWR

Heavy-duty front track bar enhances

ride and handling on all models

(optional on 16,000-lb. GVWR)

81-inch front tread width (79-inch on

22,000/24,000/26,000-lb. GVWRs)

Designed to accommodate wide-body

and slide-out type motorhomes

7-wire trailer wiring harness with

relays, blunt cut and labeled

Hill start assist

Fleet Telematics Modem

Electronic stability control available

High-capacity front axle system

80-gallon fuel tank, aft axle

Heavy-duty shock absorbers

Air Conditioning Prep Package

240-amp Extra/Extra Heavy-Duty

alternator available

CNG/LPG Gaseous Fuel
Prep Package available

MOTORHOME CHASSIS

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary
based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see
your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 02.05.20

COMMERCIAL

BUILT FOR BUSINESS.

FEATURES

Five wheelbase choices:

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158/168

Three Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings

(GVWRs): 16,000/19,500/22,000 lbs.

23,000/26,000/27,200

7,700 lbs. maximum trailer weight with

19,500-lb. or 22,000-lb. GVWR with

optional Parcel Delivery Package

(7,000 lbs. maximum trailer weight

(350 hp/468 lb.-ft. of torque)

6-speed automatic transmission

Power 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS) for consistent, responsive

19.5-inch steel wheels and tires

/178/190/208-inch

Four Gross Combination

Weight Ratings (GCWRs):

at 16,000-lb. GVWR)

7.3L OHV V8 gas engine

braking performance

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/29,7001 lbs.

7-wire trailer wiring harness with relays,

blunt cut and labeled

Fleet Telematics Modem

40-gallon fuel tank
capacity, aft of axle

Front and rear stabilizer bars

Driver’s steering column

positioned for easy ingress and egress

Galvanized frame available on

208-inch wheelbase with 19,500-lb.

or 22,000-lb. GVWR and included

with Parcel Delivery Package

Low load floor height for

ease of cargo loading

Heavy-duty Sachs shock absorbers

Traction Control

Hill Start Assist

Pull-Out Ramp Prep Package

available on 19,500-lb.

GVWR/208-inch wheelbase

STRIPPED CHASSIS

Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimeters, multiply
inches by 2.54; to obtain information in liters, multiply gallons by 3.8; to obtain information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary
based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see
your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 02.05.20

Air Conditioning Prep Packages available

Available Driver-Assist Packages

240-amp Extra/Extra Heavy-Duty

alternator available

CNG/LPG Gaseous Fuel
Prep Package available

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Only available with Parcel Delivery Package.

2

Driver-assist features are supplemental and do

not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and

the need to control the vehicle.

2

CLASS C

FEATURES

E-450 Cutaway DRW

Three wheelbase choices: 138/158/176-inch

2021 E-SERIES –

Up to 14,500 lbs. GVWR and 22,000 lbs. GCWR

7.3L V8 premium engine replaces

6.8L V10 engine, 7.3L V8 economy engine
replaces 6.2L V8 engine

6-speed automatic transmission

Out-front engine design provides

spacious cab with access to “living area”

and ease of ingress/egress

Twin-I-Beam independent front suspension

(with caster/camber adjustment),

front stabilizer bar and gas-pressurized

shock absorbers contribute to a smooth,

comfortable ride

Fleet Telematics Modem

Driver and front passenger airbags

4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Steel ladder-type truck frame with

seven cross members

40-gallon fuel tank (E-350; optional on

E-450); 55-gallon fuel tank

(E-450; optional on E-350 DRW with

11,500- or 12,500-lb. GVWR)

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THE CHASSIS OF CHOICE.

Van-like driver position with updated

ergonomic instrument panel and controls

Available Driver-Assist Packages

Electronic stability control

Traction control

Hill Start Assist

CNG/Propane Gaseous Fuel

Prep Package available

1

22,000-lb. GCWR requires electrical connector heat

shield on all E-450 Cutaways.

3

Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not

belt.

replace the driver’s attention, judgment and the need to

control the vehicle.

2

Always wear your safety

3

Customer Assistance Center

This 24-hour, seven-days-a-week hotline was designed to

serve both motorhome owners and RV dealers. By simply

calling 1-800-444-3311, the caller has access to:

The nearest appropriate service location

Assistance in scheduling a service appointment

Service assistance for motorhome customers and

RV dealers in resolving Ford chassis-related concerns

MOTORHOME CHASSIS

In-Dealership Service Support

Over 1,900 Ford dealerships in the U.S. and Canada provide

Class C motorhome service support

MOTORHOME

Customer

Care

Certified service technicians backed by computerized

diagnostics and national technical hotline support

Verification of available owner notification and

recall information affecting motorhomes

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 02.05.20

CLASS C

2019 model shown

TRANSIT –

BUILT FORD

TOUGH

FEATURES

Three wheelbase choices:

138/156/178-inch

Up to 11,000 lbs. GVWR and

15,000 lbs. GCWR

Three engine choices:

3.5L PFDI V6 gas, 3.5L EcoBoost
and 2.0L I4 diesel

10-speed automatic transmission

with SelectShift

Available All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)

Co-Pilot360™ Technologies

Driver and front passenger airbags

4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS)

AdvanceTrac

®

with Roll Stability

Control™ (RSC

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)

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V6

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Independent MacPherson strut front

suspension and stabilizer bar

Leaf spring rear suspension with

heavy-duty shock absorbers

25-gallon fuel tank capacity;

31-gallon available

Frame rail extension adapters

Available Trailer Brake

Controller (TBC)

Available tow/haul mode with

Trailer Wiring Provisions

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Always wear your safety belt.

MOTORHOME CHASSIS

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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2019 model shown

F-150 PICKUP SLIDE-IN CAMPERS

MAXIMUM CARGO WEIGHT WITH SLIDE-IN CAMPER

Note: Th e following char t lists GVWRs and Ma ximum Cargo Weigh ts (with minimum equ ipment) by engine for e ach

approve d pickup model: 3.5L V6 EcoBoost

GVWR (lbs.) Maximum Cargo Weight Rating (lbs.)

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F-150

Wheelba se 3.5L GTDI 5.0L 3.5L GTDI Std. 5.0L Std.

18" Tire s

4x2 Reg. Ca b 141.1" 7,850 7,850 2,812 2,852
4x2 Supe rCab 163.7" 7,850 7,850 2,079 2,198
4x2 Supe rCrew 156.8" 7,850 7,850 2,001 2,060
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.1" 7,850 7,850 2,622 2,735
4x4 SuperC ab 163.7" 7,850 7,850 1,864 1,900
4x4 SuperC rew 156.8" 7,850 7,850 1,822 1,844

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Require s Heavy-Duty Payload Packa ge option.

If you intend to pull a trailer in addition to carrying your camper, see the
F-150 Pickup Trailer Towing Selector charts on pages 18 and 19.

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and 5.0L V8.

CAMPER

Center-of-

Gravity

Combined weight of vehicle, camper body,

occupants and cargo must not exceed

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Cargo Weight Rating shown in chart is maximum

allowable, assuming weight of a base vehicle with

required camper option content and a 150-lb. passenger

at each available seating position

Ratings also assume weight of engine and standard

transmission. Cargo Weight Rating shown must be

further reduced by weight of any other options. Option

weights and center-of-gravity information are available

on the Ford Pickup Truck Consumer Information Sheet

All Styleside pickups that qualify

for slide-in camper bodies have camper

center-of-gravity included on the Consumer

Information Sheet in the glovebox

Data is calculated for each individual truck,

based on vehicle options

If vehicle does not qualify for camper use, the

Consumer Information Sheet states that the

vehicle is not recommended for camper use and

no center-of-gravity data is shown

F-150 Heavy-Duty Payload Package

(Option Code 627)

Increases GVWR to 7,850 lbs. on XL and XLT

LT275/65R18C OWL A/T tires (5)

18" silver aluminum heavy-duty wheels

Upgraded springs

9.75" gear set with 3.73 electronic­locking rear axle

Consult your camper

manufacturer/dealer

for details regarding

proper installation

of your

36-gallon fuel tank

Available on XL, XLT Base, and XLT Mid. Requires

5.0L V8 or 3.5L V6 EcoBoost gas engine. Trailer

Tow Package (53A) required when ordered with

slide-in camper.

Note: Be sure to measure your slide-in camper before attempting to install it onto the bed of
the truck. Some campers may require a platform in the bed of the truck to make sure there is
adequate clearance for both the box rails and cab roof of the truck.

5.0L engine. Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)
required with 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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SLIDE-IN CAMPER INSTALLATION

A dimensionally stable block spacer is recommended

between the headboard of the pickup box and the

forward edge of the camper floor. Resting the spacer

on the pickup box bed helps prevent movement and

contact of the fully-installed camper with the pickup

box headboard or taillight rear pillars.

Combined weight of vehicle, camper body,

SUPER DUTY®

PICKUP/CAMPER

COMBINATION

SELECTOR

occupants and cargo must not exceed

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Cargo Weight Rating shown in chart is

maximum allowable, assuming weight of

a base vehicle with required camper option

content and a 150-lb. passenger at each

available seating position

Ratings also assume weight of engine and

standard transmission. Cargo Weight Rating

shown must be further reduced by weight

of transmission upgrade and any other

options. Option weights and center-of-gravity

information are available on the Ford Pickup

Truck Consumer Information Sheet

F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty

Camper Package (Option Code 471)

Increased capacity front springs (2 Up [4x2] or

1 Up [4x4] upgrade over springs, computer-

selected based on options ordered. Not included

if maximum springs already selected.)

Rear stabilizer bar (SRW)

Rear auxiliary springs (F-250)

Slide-in camper certification

Available on XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch

Platinum (DRW)

If you intend to pull a trailer

in addition to carrying your

camper, see the Super Duty

Pickup Trailer Towing Selector

charts on pages 22, 24 and 26.

Metric Conversion – To obtain information
in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to
obtain information in kilometers, multiply
miles by 1.6; to obtain information in
centimeters, multiply feet by 30.48.

1

Require s Camper Package op tion. 2With Trailer Tow Package.

3

With optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package. 4With optional 10,000-lb.

GVWR Package.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly

equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb.

driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories

and number of passengers. See label on door jamb for carrying
capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and

towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved

simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

5

With optional 13,000-lb. GVWR Package.

6

Tremor Package.

®

and

MAXIMUM CARGO WEIGHT WITH SLIDE-IN CAMPER

Note: Th e following char t lists GVWRs and Ma ximum Cargo Weigh ts (with minimum equ ipment) by engine for e ach

approve d pickup model: 6. 2L V8, 7.3L V8 and 6.7L Power Stroke

GVWR (lbs.) Maximum Cargo Weight Rating (lbs.)

F-250 Super Duty1 Whee lbase 6.2L 7.3L 6.7L 6.2L Std./Op t.3 7.3L Std./Opt.3 6.7L Std./Opt.

4x2 Reg. Ca b 141.5" 10,000 10,000 10,000 3,816/3,716 3,710/3,610 3,010/2,910
4x2 Reg. Ca b 141.5" – – 10,600
4x2 Supe rCab 147.9" 10,000 10,000 10,000 3,091/2,991 2,985/2,885 2,291/2,191
4x2 Supe rCab 147.9" – – 10,700
4x2 Supe rCab 164.1" 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,979/2,879 2,874/2,774 2,159/2,059
4x2 Supe rCab 164.1" – – 10,800
4x2 Crew Ca b 159.7" 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,991/2,891 2,886/2,786 2,171/2,071
4x2 Crew Ca b 159.7" – – 10,800
4x2 Crew Ca b 175.9" 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,762/2,662 2,657/2,557 1,942/1,842
4x2 Crew Ca b 175.9" – – 10,800
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" 10,000 10,000 10,000 3,385/3,285 3,280/3,180 2,597/2,497
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" – – 10,800
4x4 SuperC ab 147.9" 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,672/2,572 2,566/2,466 1,894/1,794
4x4 SuperC ab 147.9" – – 10,800
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,580/2,480 2,474/2,374 1,773/1,673
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" – – 10,800
4x4 Crew Cab 159.7" 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,584/2,484 2,478/2,378 1,784/1,684

– 10,000 9,900 – / – 2,102
4x4 Crew Cab 159.7" – – 10,8002 – / – – / – 2,518/ –

– – 10,800 – / – – / – 2,233

4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,328/2,228 2,222/2,122 1,508/1,408
4x4 Crew Cab 175 .9" – – 10,800

F-350 SRW Super D uty1 Wheelba se 6. 2L 7.3L 6.7L 6.2L Std./O pt.4 7.3L Std./Opt.4 6.7L Std./Opt.

17" Tire s

4x2 Reg. Ca b 141.5" 10,100 10,100 10,600 3,725/3,625 3,691/3,591 3,537/2,937
4x2 Supe rCab 147.9" 10,100 10,100 10,700 3,027/2,927 2,993/2,893 2,960/2,260
4x2 Supe rCab 164.1" 10,400 10,400 11,000 3,214/2,814 3,180/2,780 3,133/2,133
4x2 Crew Ca b 159.7" 10,200 10,200 10,800 2,966/2,766 2,932/2,732 2,879/2,079
4x2 Crew Ca b 175.9" 10,600 10,600 11,100 3,139/2,539 3,105/2,505 2,941/1,841
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" 10,400 10,400 11,000 3,603/3,203 3,568/3,168 3,519/2,519
4x4 SuperC ab 147.9" 10,500 10,500 11,000 3,001/2,501 2,967/2,467 2,843/1,843
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" 10,800 10,800 11,300 3,192/2,392 3,158/2,358 3,016/1,716
4x4 Crew Cab 159.7" 10,600 10,600 11,200 2,951/2,351 2,917/2,317 2,864/1,664

– 10,000 10,000 – / – 2,042

4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" 10,900 10,900 11,500 3,018/2,118 2,984/2,084 2,882/1,382

18" Tire s

4x2 Reg. Ca b 141.5" 10,500 10,500 11,100 4,098/ – 4,064/ – 3,980/ –
4x2 Supe rCab 147.9" 10,600 10,600 11,200 3,497/ – 3,463/ – 3,403/ –
4x2 Supe rCab 164.1" 10,900 10,900 11,500 3,688/ – 3,654/ – 3,575/ –
4x2 Supe rCab 164.1" – – 11,400 – / – – / – 3,533/ –
4x2 Crew Ca b 159.7" 10,700 10,700 11,300 3,440/ – 3,406/ – 3,322/ –
4x2 Crew Ca b 175.9" 11,100 11,100 11,500 3,613/ – 3,579/ – 3,284/ –
4x2 Crew Ca b 175.9" – – 11,400 – / – – / – 3, 241/ –
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" 10,900 10,900 11,500 4,077/ – 4,042/ – 3,962 / –
4x4 SuperC ab 147.9" 11,000 11,000 11,500 3,475/ – 3,441/ – 3,285/ –
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" 11,300 11,300 11,500 3,666/ – 3,632/ – 3,159/ –
4x4 Crew Cab 159.7" 11,100 11,100 11,500 3,425/ – 3,391/ – 3,107/ –
4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" 11,300 11,300 12,000 3,391/ – 3,357/ – 3,356/ –

18"/20" All-Terrain and 20" All-Seas on Tires

4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" 11,400 11,400 11,500 4,572/ – 4, 53 7/ – 3,957/ –
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" – – 11,400 – / – – / – 3 ,919/ –
4x4 SuperC ab 147.9" 11,300 11,300 11,500 3,770/ – 3,7 36/ – 3,281/ –
4x4 SuperC ab 147.9" – – 11,400 – / – – / – 3,243/ –
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" 11,500 11,800 11,500 3,861/ – 4 ,0 67/ – 3,154/ –
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" 11,400 11,500 11,400 3,823/ – 3,82 7/ – 3,116/ –
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" – 11,400 – – / – 3,789/ – – / –
4x4 Crew Cab 159.7" 11,300 11,300 11,500 3,620/ – 3,586/ – 3,102/ –

– 11,300 11,500 – / – 3,373
4x4 Crew Cab 159.7" – – 11,400 – / – – / – 3,064/ –

– – 11,400 – / – – / – 2,810

4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" 11,500 11,900 12,400 3,586/ – 3,892/ – 3,751/ –
4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" 11,400 11,500 11,400 3,549/ – 3,552/ – 2,813/ –
4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" – 11,400 – – / – 3,515/ – – / –

F-350 DRW Supe r Duty1 Wheelb ase 6 .2L 7.3L 6.7L 6.2L Std. /Opt.5 7.3L Std./Opt.5 6.7L Std./Opt.

4x2 Reg. Ca b 141.5" 14,000 14,000 14,000 7,278/6,278 7,274/6,274 6,556/5,556
4x2 Supe rCab 164.1" 14,000 14,000 14,000 6,359/5,359 6,363/5,363 5,653/4,653
4x2 Crew Ca b 175.9" 14,000 14,000 14,000 6,133/5,133 6,137/5,137 5,422/4,422
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" 14,000 14,000 14,000 6,833/5,833 6,837/5,837 6,123/5,123
4x4 SuperC ab 164.1" 14,000 14,000 14,000 5,940/4,940 5,944/4,944 5,232/4,232
4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" 14,000 14,000 14,000 5,708/4,708 5,712/4,712 4,967/3,967

F-450 DRW Su per Duty1 Whe elbase 6.2L 7.3L 6.7L 6. 2L Std./Opt. 7.3L Std./Op t. 6.7L Std./Opt.

4x2 Reg. Ca b 141.5" – – 14,000 – / – – / – 5,838/ –
4x4 Reg. Cab 141.5" – – 14,000 – / – – / – 5,538/ –
4x2 Crew Ca b 175.9" – – 14,000 – / – – / – 4,818/ –
4x4 Crew Cab 175.9" – – 14,000 – / – – / – 4,513/ –

12

®

Turbo Diesel V8.

2

– / – – / – 3, 542/ –

2

– / – – / – 2,923/ –

2

– / – – / – 2,893/ –

2

– / – – / – 2,905/ –

2

– / – – / – 2,676/ –

2

– / – – / – 3,330/ –

2

– / – – / – 2,626/ –

2

– / – – / – 2,507/ –

6

6

/2,045

2

– / – – / – 2,242/ –

6

6

– /1,333

/ – 1,3796/ –

/ – 2,9106/ –

6

/ –

6

/ –

6

3

4

5

FOUR-WHEEL-DOWN TOWING

Many motorhome owners prefer the practicality
of having another vehicle along when they
travel. In fact, towing another vehicle behind the
motorhome has become more and more popular
in recent years. Furthermore, many of those who
want to tow another vehicle prefer one that
can be easily towed without a dolly or trailer.
The car and truck models shown in the chart at
right can be towed with all four wheels down.
For safe operation, towed vehicles (or dollies or
trailers carrying them) should be equipped with
a separate functional brake system. See pages 36

and 44 for additional brake information.

Note: Some aftermarket camper centers offer kits which

may allow vehicles with automatic transmissions to be
flat-towed. Check your new vehicle Warranty Guide, as
this could void the warranty of your vehicle.

FOUR-WHEEL-DOWN AVAILABILITY

Manual Automatic

2020 FORD CARS Transmission Transmission

Mustang – All Models No No

Shelby GT350/GT350R No –

Shelby GT500 – No

Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost®/2.0L EcoBoost/2.5L – No

2020 FORD ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES

Fusion Hybrid – Yes

Fusion Plug-in Hybrid – Yes

2020 FORD CUVS/SUVS

Transit Connect – No

EcoSport – No

Escape – No

Escape Hybrid – Yes

Escape Plug-in Hybrid – Yes

Edge – No

Edge ST – Yes

Explorer – No

Expedition/Expedition MAX 4x2 – No

Expedition/Expedition MAX 4x4 – Yes

1,2, 4

1,2, 4

1,3, 4

1,3, 4

5,6,7, 8

9,10

Individual vehicles have

different restrictions and towing

procedures. Contact your dealer

for complete details.

2020 FORD TRUCKS

Ranger 4x2 – No

Ranger 4x4 – Yes

F-150 4x2 – No

F-150 4x4 – Yes

F-150 Raptor – Yes

F-250/350/450/550/600 Super Duty® 4x2 – No

F-250/350/450/550/600 Super Duty 4x4 – Yes

Transit – No

2021 E-Series Cutaway/Stripped Chassis – No

1

Maximum speed with hybrid transmission is 70 mph. 2Select “Stay In Neutral” mode – refer to owner’s manual
transmission and towing sections to follow procedures.
transmission and towing sections to follow procedures.
at the beginning of each day and every six (6) hours thereaer.
vehicles cannot be towed on a dolly.
engine and allow it to run for five (5) minutes at the beginning of each day and every six (6) hours thereaer.

8

Activate Manual Park Release (MPR) – refer to owner’s manual to follow procedures. 9Requires 2-speed
transfer case.
refer to owner’s manual to follow procedure.

10

Place the transfer case in the neutral position to engage the four-wheel-down towing feature –

6

Maximum speed with automatic transmission is 65 mph. 7Start the

11

3

Select “Neutral Tow” mode – refer to owner’s manual

4

Start the engine and allow it to run for one (1) minute

5

Intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD)/4WD

Refer to Raptor Supplement.

13

10

10

11

10

REVISED 01.09.20

TOW-DOLLY FLEXIBILITY

Tow-dollies allow you to tow your vehicle behind a RV or motorhome if
you are unable to four-wheel-down your car, truck or SUV. Tow-dollies
work by elevating the vehicle’s front drive wheels and resting them
securely on the dolly while the back two wheels stay on the ground.
They are not as long as the traditional trailers, which helps make
turning corners easy.

Before using the tow-dolly, read the manufacturer’s instructions that
came with the tow-dolly before towing, loading or unloading the dolly.
Attach the appropriate trailer hitch and drawbar hardware to the
vehicle for the tow-dolly. Attach the dolly to the drawbar. The dolly
should be completely secure and on level ground before the vehicle
to be towed is put on or taken off the dolly. Drive the vehicle onto
the dolly with its front wheels. Secure the vehicle to the tow-dolly
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Follow the instructions
for attaching and connecting the auxiliary lights to the back of the
vehicle being towed. Test the auxiliary lights to make sure that the
turn signals, stop lamps and running lights work properly.

TOW-DOLLY AVAILABILITY

2020 FORD VEHICLES FWD RWD AWD/4WD

Mustang N/A No N/A

Fusion Yes N/A No

Fusion Hybrid Yes N/A N/A

Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Yes N/A N/A

Transit Connect Yes N/A N/A

EcoSport Yes N/A No

Escape Yes N/A No

Escape Hybrid Yes N/A No

Escape Plug-in Hybrid Yes N/A N/A

Edge Yes N/A No

Explorer N/A No No

Expedition N/A No No

Ranger N/A No No

F-150 N/A No No

Super Duty® Pickup/Chassis Cab N/A No No

Transit N/A No No

2021 E-Series Cutaway/Stripped Chassis N/A No N/A

N/A – Not Applicable. 1AWD/4WD vehicles cannot be towed with 2 wheels lied off the ground.

1

Metric Conversion – To obtain information in
kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain
information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6;
to obtain information in square meters, multiply
square feet by .09; to obtain information in
centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54.

Before

towing with a

tow-dolly, read

the tow-dolly

manufacturer’s

instructions.

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REVISED 01.09.20

It is essential

that your

vehicle includes

any optional

equipment

needed to best

perform its

expected

towing tasks.

This equipment

falls into two

categories:

Required and

Recommended.

For a listing

of all CUV/
SUV/Truck

standard and

optional towing

equipment, see

chart on the

next page.

TOWING EQUIPMENT

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Includes items that must be installed.* Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty (see your dealer for a copy)

may be voided if you tow without them.

*Check with your dealer for additional requirements, restrictions and limited warranty details.

Transit Connect

For trailers over 1,500 pounds –

Class I Trailer Tow Package

For trailers over 3,000 pounds –

Edge

For trailers over 1,500 pounds –

Class II Trailer Tow Package and AWD

For trailers over 6,000 pounds –

Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

Escape

For trailers over 2,000 pounds –

Class II Trailer Tow Package and

2.0L EcoBoost

®

engine

For trailers over 5,000 pounds –
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

For trailers over 3,500 pounds –

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

(where not required)

Includes items that can make towing easier, and are strongly recommended for strenuous towing conditions.

A weight-carrying hitch is recommended for all vehicles towing trailers less than 5,000 pounds.

Explorer

Class III Trailer Tow Package

Expedition

Transit

Ranger

Trailer Tow Package

For trailers over 5,000 pounds –

Trailer Tow Package or

Max Trailer Tow Package

For 20,000-pound conventional tow

rating – Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

with 18" All-Season or 20"

All-Terrain Tires

F-450/F-550 Chassis Cab

For 37,000/40,000-pound GCWR on

F-550; 35,000-pound GCWR on F-450 –

High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package

F-150

F-250

Frontal Area is

the total area in

square feet that a

moving vehicle and

trailer exposes to

air resistance. The

chart shows the

maximum trailer

frontal area that must

be considered for a

vehicle/trailer

combination.

Exceeding these

limitations may
significantly reduce
the performance of

your towing vehicle.

FRONTAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS

Frontal Area Limitations/
Vehicle Considerations With

Mustang 12 sq. ft. All Applications
EcoSport 20 sq. ft. All Applications
Fusion 20 sq. ft. 2.5L I4 Engine, 1.5L EcoBoost I4 Engine and 2.0L EcoBoost I4 Engine
Transit Connect 20 sq. ft. All Applications
Edge 20 sq. ft.* Without Class II Trailer Tow Package

30 sq. ft. With Class II Trailer Tow Package

Escape 20 sq. ft.* Without Class II Trailer Tow Package

30 sq. ft. With Class II Trailer Tow Package

Explorer 30 sq. ft.* Without Class III Trailer Tow Package

55 sq. ft. With Class III Trailer Tow Package

Expedition 55 sq. ft.** Without Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

60 sq. ft. With Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

Transit Cargo Van/Passenger Van 55 sq. ft. All Applications
Transit Cutaway/Chassis Cab 72 sq. ft. All Applications
E-Series Cutaway 60 sq. ft. All Applications
Ranger 30 sq. ft.* Without Trailer Tow Package

55 sq. ft. With Trailer Tow Package

F-150

Trailer Towing Ratings Between 5,001 and 7,700 lbs.

Trailer Towing Ratings 7,701 lbs. and Greater

Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package

F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550/F-600 75 sq. ft. All 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications
Super Duty

*Base vehicle frontal area. **Base trailer frontal area. Note: All vehicles calculated with SAE J2807® method except Chassis Cab models.

®

60 sq. ft. All Other Applications

Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and

55 sq. ft.

Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and

60 sq. ft.

All 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications with Any Powertrain with

75 sq. ft.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

15

REVISED 02.27.20

Gooseneck

Super Duty

®

Pickup

[

37,000

MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTS
IN POUNDS FOR PROPERLY

EQUIPPED VEHICLES

Conventional

WITH NO CARGO

5th-

Wheel

Super Duty Pickup
Super Duty Chassis Cab
F-150 Pickup

Super Duty Pickup
Super Duty Chassis Cab
F-150 Pickup
Expedition
Transit Cargo Van
Passenger Van
Ranger
Explorer
Escape
Edge
Fusion
Transit Connect
EcoSport
Mustang

[

32,500

[

31,600

[

11,900

[

24,200

[

18,500

[

13,200

[

9,300

[

7,500

[

4,600

[

7,500

[

5,600

[

3,500

[

3,500

[

2,000

[

2,000

[

2,000

[

1,000

CUV/SUV/TRUCK

TOWING EQUIPMENT & TRAILER TOWING PACKAGES

F-250/ F-350/F-450/ F-350/
Transit
Connect F-150 Super Duty Super Duty Super Duty Super Duty Super Duty Super Duty
Model Van/Wagon Edge Explorer Expedition Transit Ranger F-150 Raptor F-150 F-150 F-150 Pickup Pickup

(Option Code) (53T) (53G)

7-Wire Harness & 4-/7-Pin Connector – – – X (Std.) X5 X – X X X X X (Std.) (Std.) – – –

7-Wire Harness (Blunt Cut) with Relays – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – X (Std.) (Std.)

Trailer Wiring Harness (4-Pin) X X X – – – (Std.) X – – – – – – – – – –

Trailer Module X – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Trailer Wiring Provision – – – – – X – – – – – – – – – – – –

Hitch Receiver (See chart on page 39) X X X X (Std.) X X – X X X X X (Std.) (Std.) – – –

Aux. Auto Trans. Oil Cooler – – X – – – – – X – X

Radiator Upgrade – – – – X – – – X X

Higher-Power Cooling Fans

Smart Trailer Tow Connector – – – – – – – – X X X X X

Electronic Traction Assist (eLSD) – – – – X – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar – – – – – – – – X – X X – – – – – –

Trailer Brake Wiring/Feed Kit – – – – – – – – – – – – X

Upgraded Rear Axle – – – – X – – – – – – X X8 X X – – X

Increased GCW (6.7L) – – – – – – – – – – – – X

Upgraded Rear Bumper – – – – – – – – – – – X – – – – – –

Cargo Area Management System – – – X – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Tow/Haul Mode – – – (Std.) (Std.) X X X X (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) X (Std.) (Std.) X (Std.) (Std.)

2-Speed Automatic 4WD – – – – X

Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System – – – – – – – – – – – – – – X – – –

Trailer Brake Controller – – – – X – – – – – – X X

Trailer Sway Control X X X X (Std.) – (Std.) X – (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) X (Std.) (Std.) X (Std.) (Std.)

Engine Oil Cooler – – – X – – – – X – X

Tailgate LED – – – – – – – – – – X – – – – – – –

Pro Trailer Backup Assist – – – – X – – – – – X

36-Gallon Fuel Tank – – – – – – – – – – – X – – – – – –

1

Not availab le on 3.3L V6 engine. 2Available with twin- scroll 2.0L EcoBoost® I4 only and AWD only. Standar d on ST. 3Include d
with 2.0L EcoBo ost I4 only.
V6 engines o nly.

11

Require d on XL. 12XL model only. 13Not included if Trailer Brake Co ntroller is ordered. 14Included with 3.3L V6 engine only.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

1

– – – – – – – – – X X X – – – – – –

4

7

Not included on XL 100A. 8F-350 DRW/F-450 only. 9In-cab, no controlle r (SRW). 10Require s 6.7L dies el engin e.

4x4 only. 5Include s relay system for b ackup/B+/running light s. 62.7L EcoBoost V6 and 3.5L EcoBo ost

2

Escape3 (52T) (536) (53B) (53R) (Std.) (Std.) (53B) (53A) (53C) (Std.) (535) (53Q) (Std.) (531)12 (535)

4

– – – – – – – – – – – – –

F-350/F-450 F-250 F-250 F-550/F-600 F-450/F-550 F-450/F-550

10

Pickup10 Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Chassis Cab

14

– – – – – – –

6

X6 X6 – – – – – –

8

– – – – –

9

(Std.) (Std.) – X X

8

X X – – X

8

(Std.)11 (Std.)11 – – –

1

X1 – – – – – –

7

X7 – – X – – –

Notes: • Content may vary depending on model, trim and/or powertrain. See your

Ford Dealer for specific content information.

• Trailer Towing Package recommended for all light trucks that will be
used for towing to help ensure easy, proper connection of trailer lights.

13

10

16

REVISED 04.27.20

TRAILER

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-150 and Super Duty

Select the F-Series cab design and drive system (4x2 or 4x4) you prefer. (See pages 18–30.) Read down the column
to find the trailer weight that can be towed with engine/axle ratio combinations listed. GCWR column shows
maximum allowable combined weight of vehicle, trailer and cargo (including passengers) for each engine/axle ratio
combination. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight assumes a towing vehicle with any mandatory options, no cargo,
tongue load of 10% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15% (5th-wheel trailer) and driver and passenger
(150 lbs. each). Weight of additional options, passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted from this weight. Also
check Required and Recommended Equipment on page 15.

®

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TRAILER

F-150 XL SuperCrew 4x4

TOWING

SELECTOR

If your vehicle will be
registered in California,
Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New York,
Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont
or Washington, check
with your Ford Dealer
to be sure the desired
powertrain/axle ratio is
available in your area.

F-150

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Axle

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

Engine Ratio (lbs.) 122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

3.3L PFDI V6 3.55 9,600 5,100 – – – – – – – – – – –

9,700 – 5,100 – – – – – – – – – –
9,800 – – 5,000 – – – – – – – – –
9,900 – – – – 5,000 – – – – – – –
10,000 – – – – – – – – 5,000 – – –

3.73 12,200 7,700 – – – – – – – – – – –
12,300 – 7,700 7,500 7,400 7,400 – – – – – – –
12,400 – – – – – – – – 7,400 – – –
12,500 – – – – – – 7,400 – – – – –
12,600 – – – – – – – – – – 7,400 –

5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.15 13,100 8,400 – – – – – – – – – – –

14,000 – 9,200 – – – – – – – – – –
14,200 – – – – 9,200 – – – 9,100 9,100 – –
14,300 – – – – – 9,100 – – – – – –

3.31 13,100 8,400 – – – – – – – – – – –
13,300 – – 8,300 – – – – – – – – –
14,000 – 9,200 – – – – – – – – – –
14,200 – – – 9,100 9,200 – – – 9,100 9,100 – –
14,300 – – – – – 9,100 – – – – – –
14,400 – – – – – – 9,100 9,000 – – 9,000 9,000

3.55 13,300 – – 8,300 – – – – – – – – –
13,900 9,200 – – – – – – – – – – –
14,200 – – – 9,100 – – – – – – – –
14,400 – – – – – – 9,100 – – – – –
14,500 – – – – – – – – – – 9,100 9,100
14,600 – – – – – – – 9,100 – – – –
15,000 – 10,200 – – – – – – – – – –
15,200 – – – – 10,200 – – – 10,100 10,100 – –
15,300 – – – – – 10,100 – – – – – –

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

3.73 14,700 – – 9,700 – – – – – – – – –
16,000
16,200
16,300 – – – 11,200 – – – – – 10,900
16,600 – – – – – – 11,300 11,200 – – – –
16,900 – – – – – – – – – – – 11,500

3.0L Turbo 3.31 15,700 – – – – 10,100 – – – – – – –
Diesel V6

15,900 – – – – – – – – 10,200 10,100 – –

10,100

10,100

3.55 16,000
10,100

10,100

11,200
17,200 – – – – – – – – – 11,400 – –

1

Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-

distributing hitch. See page 39 for additional information.

2

Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627). 3Electronic

Shift-On-The-Fly transmission.

5

2-speed automatic 4WD transmission.

wheels.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

2

– 11,0004 – – – – – – – – – –

2

– – – 11,1004 – 11,0004 – 10,7004 – – – –

3

/

16,000

16,100

16,100

17,100

– – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– – – – 11,500 –

10,200

10,2003/

11,300

– – – – –

5

– – – – –

5

3

/

– 11,200 –

5

10,9005 11,100

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.

4

Includes 18" tires and

• Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option

weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle.

Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed
rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

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1

®

2,4

10,900 10,700

3

/ 10,3003/

10,300

5

10,100

3

/ 10,3003/

10,300

5

10,100

11,3003/ 11,3003/

2,4

5

5

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If your vehicle will be registered in California, Connecticut,

F-150 Limited SuperCrew 4x4

TRAILER
TOWING

SELECTOR

Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
or Washington, check with your Ford Dealer to be sure the
desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area.

F-150

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

Axle

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

Engine Ratio (lbs.) 122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

2.7L GTDI V6 3.55 12,300 7,600 7,600 – – – – – – – – – –

12,500 – – 7,600 – – – – – – – – –
12,600 – – – 7,600 – 7,500 – – – – – –
12,700 – – – – 7,700 – – – – – – –
12,800 – – – – – – – – 7,700 7,700 – –
12,900 – – – – – – 7,600 – – – 7,600 –

3.73 13,200 8,500 8,500 – – – – – – – – – –
13,300 – – 8,400 8,300
13,400 – 8,500

2

– – – – – – – – – –
14,100 – – – 9,000
14,200 – – – – – 9,000
14,300 – – – – – – 9,000

3.5L GTDI V6 3.15 15,500 – 10,500 – – – – – – – – – –

15,800 – – – – 10,500 – – – – – – –
15,900 – – – – – 10,400 – – 10,500 10,500 – –

3.31 15,900 – – – 10,600 – – – – – – – –
16,100 – – – – – – 10,500 – – – – –
16,200 – – – – – – – 10,500 – – 10,500 10,500

3.55 15,500 – 10,500 – – – – – – – – – –
15,800 – – – – 10,500 – – – – – – –
15,900 – – – 10,600 – 10,400 – – 10,500 10,500 – –
16,100 – – – – – – 10,500 – – – – –
16,200 – – – – – – – 10,500 – – 10,500 10,500
16,700
17,000
17,100
17,900
18,200
18,600

3.73 17,100

4.10 12,0507 – – – – – – 6,0008 – – – – –
14,250

1

Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing

hitch. See page 39 for additional information. 2Requires

2.7L EcoBoost

4

Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). 5Requires Heavy-

Duty Payload Package (627). 6Includes 18" tires and wheels.

7

Raptor model only. 8134.2" wheelbase. 9Requires 20" tires

®

Payload Package (622). 3Limited model only.

3

– – – – – – – – 11,100 – 9,300 –

4

– 12,000 – – – – – – – – – –

4

– – – 11,800 11,800 11,600 11,500 11,400 – – – –

4

– – – – – – – – 12,5009 – – –

4

– – – – – – – – – – 12,5009 –

4

– – – – – – – – – 13,2009 – 12,700

5,4

– 11,9006 – 11,7006 – 11,6006 – 11,3006 – 11,5006 – 11,300

7

– – – – – – – – – – 8,00010 –

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.

• Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by

option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing
vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to

exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

and wheels. 10146" wheelbase.

8,300/8,3002 8,200 8,000 – 8,200/8,1002 8,200 8,000 –

2

– – – – – 9,0002 – –

2

– – – – – –

2

– – – 8,9002 –

1

®

9

6

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 10.08.19

TRAILER

F-150 Limited SuperCrew 4x2

TOWING

SELECTOR

If your vehicle will be
registered in California,
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont or Washington,
check with your Ford Dealer
to be sure the desired
powertrain/axle ratio is
available in your area.

F-150

5TH-WHEEL
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

Axle

1,2

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

Engine Ratio (lbs.) 122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

3.3L PFDI V6 3.55 9,600 5,000 – – – – – – – – – – –

9,700 – 5,000 – – – – – – – – – –
9,800 – – 5,000 – – – – – – – – –
9,900 – – – – 5,000 – – – – – – –
10,000 – – – – – – – – 5,000 – – –

3.73 12,200 7,600 – – – – – – – – – – –
12,300 – 7,600 7,500 7,400 7,400 – – – – – – –
12,400 – – – – – – – – 7,400 – – –
12,500 – – – – – – 7,300 – – – – –
12,600 – – – – – – – – – – 7,300 –

5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.15 13,100 8,400 – – – – – – – – – – –

14,000 – 9,200 – – – – – – – – – –
14,200 – – – – 9,100 – – – 9,000 9,000 – –
14,300 – – – – – 9,100 – – – – – –

3.31 13,100 8,400 – – – – – – – – – – –
13,300 – – 8,300 – – – – – – – – –
14,000 – 9,200 – – – – – – – – – –
14,200 – – – 9,100 9,100 – – – 9,000 9,000 – –
14,300 – – – – – 9,100 – – – – – –
14,400 – – – – – – 9,100 8,900 – – 9,000 8,900

3.55 13,300 – – 8,300 – – – – – – – – –
13,900 9,200 – – – – – – – – – – –
14,200 – – – 9,100 – – – – – – – –
14,400 – – – – – – 9,000 – – – – –
14,500 – – – – – – – – – – 9,100 9,000
14,600 – – – – – – – 9,100 – – – –
15,000 – 10,200 – – – – – – – – – –
15,200 – – – – 10,100 – – – 10,000 10,000 – –
15,300 – – – – – 10,100 – – – – – –

3.73 14,700 – – 9,400 – – – – – – – – –
16,000
16,200
16,300 – – – 11,200 – – – – – 10,900
16,600 – – – – – – 11,000 10,200 – – – –
16,900 – – – – – – – – – – – 10,700

3.0L Turbo 3.31 15,700 – – – – 9,300 – – – – – – –
Diesel V6

15,900 – – – – – – – – 9,000 8,600 – –

7,70 0

7,300

3.55 16,000
7,70 0

7,300

7,70 0
17,200 – – – – – – – – – 8,600 – –

1

Vehicles equipped with 5.5' box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch, but current

5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model (145" wb.
SuperCrew).
Trailer Tow Package (53C).

4

Includes 18" tires and wheels. 5Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission.

6

2-speed automatic 4WD transmission.

2

5th-wheel towing requires Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

3

– 10,9004 – – – – – – – – – –

3

– – – 11,0004 – 10,9004 – 10,6004 – – – –

16,000

16,100

16,100

17,100

3

Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).

– – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– – – – 9,300 –

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

5

/

8,200

8,2005/

8,200

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Trailer king pin load weight should be 15% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle

payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer king pin load weight and weight
of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and

weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR.
These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

– – – – –

6

– – – – –

6

5

/

– 9,000 –

6

7,3006 7,200

®

3,4

10,500 10,700

5

/

8,000

6

7,200

5

/

8,000

6

7,200

8,0005/ 8,0005/

8,0005/

8,0005/

3,4

6

6

6

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REVISED 10.08.19

TRAILER

F-150 Lariat Sup erCrew 4x4

TOWING

SELECTOR

If your vehicle will be registered in California, Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
or Washington, check with your Ford Dealer to be sure the
desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area.

F-150

5TH-WHEEL
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

Axle

1,2

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

Engine Ratio (lbs.) 122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

2.7L GTDI V6 3.55 12,300 7,600 7,500 – – – – – – – – – –

12,500 – – 7,500 – – – – – – – – –
12,600 – – – 7,500 – 7,400 – – – – – –
12,700 – – – – 7,700 – – – – – – –
12,800 – – – – – – – – 7,700 7,600 – –
12,900 – – – – – – 7,600 – – – 7,500 –

3.73 13,200 8,500 8,400 – – – – – – – – – –
13,300 – – 8,300 8,200
13,400 – 8,500
14,100 – – – 8,900
14,200 – – – – – 9,000
14,300 – – – – – – 9,000

3.5L GTDI V6 3.15 15,500 – 10,400 – – – – – – – – – –

15,800 – – – – 10,000 – – – – – – –
15,900 – – – – – 10,400 – – 9,200 10,500 – –

3.31 15,900 – – – 10,600 – – – – – – – –
16,100 – – – – – – 9,800 – – – – –
16,200 – – – – – – – 9,100 – – 8,600 9,000

3.55 15,500 – 10,400 – – – – – – – – – –
15,800 – – – – 10,000 – – – – – – –
15,900 – – – 10,600 – 10,400 – – 9,200 10,500 – –
16,100 – – – – – – 9,800 – – – – –
16,200 – – – – – – – 9,100 – – 8,600 9,000
16,700
17,000
17,100
17,900
18,200
18,600

3.73 17,100

1

Vehicles equipped with 5.5' box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch, but current 5th-wheel

7

– – – – – – – – 7,600 – 5,900 –

6

– 11,900 – – – – – – – – – –

6

– – – 11,700 10,000 10,600 9,800 9,100 – – – –

6

– – – – – – – – 9,2008 – – –

6

– – – – – – – – – – 8,6008 –

6

– – – – – – – – – 10,6008 – 9,000

4,6

– 11,9005 – 11,7005 – 11,5005 – 11,3005 – 11,5005 – 11,300

trailer designs are not compatible with this model (145" wb. SuperCrew). 25th-wheel
towing requires Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).

3

Requires 2.7L EcoBoost® Payload Package (622). 4Requires Heavy-Duty Payload
Package (627). 5Includes 18" tires and wheels. 6Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
(53C). 7Limited model only. 8Requires 20" tires and wheels.

3

– – – – – – – – – –

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

8,200/8,2003 8,000 7,900 – 7,700/8,1003 8,000 7,600 –

3

– – – – – 8,9003 – –

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Trailer king pin load weight should be 15% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle

payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer king pin load weight and weight
of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and

weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR.
These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

3

– – – – – –

3

– – – 8,9003 –

®

8

5

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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TRAILER

F-250 Crew Cab

with Tremor Package

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-250 SRW
Super Duty

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

8' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box

Engine Ratio (lbs.) Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr ’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr ’ing

6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,000 13,300 12,900 12,900 13,000 13,000 12,900 12,900 12,600 12,600 12,500 12,500 12,900 12,900 12,700 12,700 12,500 12,500 12,300 12,300

4.30 22,000 13,000 14,000 14,000 15,000 13,000 14,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,800 14,800

6.7L V8 3.31 23,500 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Turbo Diesel

3.55 30,0001 14,000 15,200 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,200 15,200 15,200 14,000 15,000 20,0003 20,0003 15,200 15,200 18,200 18,200 20,0003/ 20,0003/ 20,0003 20,000
15,0002 15,0002

7.3 L V8 3.55 21,800 13,000 14,000 14,000 15,000 13,000 14,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 14,800 14,700 14,700 14,000 15,000 14,900 14,900 14,700 14,700 14,500 14,500

4.30 24,900
26,000 13,000 14,000 14,000 15,000 13,000 14,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

1

Trailer Tow Package (535).

2

3

All-Terrain Tires.

Requires F-250 High-Capacity

Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y).
Requires 18" All-Season or 20"

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

Axle GCWR

Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt

1

14,000 15,200 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,200 15,200 15,200 14,000 15,000 20,0003 20,0003 15,200 15,200 18,200 18,200 20,0003/ 20,0003/ 20,0003 20,000

30,000

2

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 15,000 15,000 – –

®

Pickup

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 148" WB 4x2 164" WB 4x4 148" WB 4x4 164" WB 4x2 160" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 160" WB 4x4 176" WB

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Tr ailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total loaded trailer

weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load

weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight

and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle
Safety Compliance Certification Label.

3

3

Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 02.03.20

TRAILER
TOWING

SELECTOR

F-250 SRW
Super Duty

5TH-WHEEL/
GOOSENECK
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

Axle
Engine Ratio (lbs.)

6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,300 12,800 13,000 12,900 12,600 12,500 12,900 12,700 12,500 12,200

4.30 22,000 15,800 15,300 15,500 15,400 15,100 15,000 15,400 15,200 15,000 14,700

6.7L V8 3.31 23,500 16,400 16,000 16,200 16,000 15,500/14,8004 14,700/14,0004 16,100 15,800/15,2004 14,700/14,1004 12,900/12,200
Turbo Diesel

3.55 30,0001 22,8002 21,8002 22,0002 21,9002 20,1002 19,1002 21,7002 20,4002 19,1002/18,1003 17,300

7.3 L V8 3.55 21,800 15,400 15,000 15,200 15,100 14,700 14,700 15,100 14,800 14,700 14,400

4.30 24,900
26,000 19,500

1

Requires F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow
Package (535). 2Gooseneck tow rating
shown. 5th-wheel tow rating limited to
5th-wheel hitch rating of 19,000 lbs.

3

Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y). 4Optional
9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D).

30,0001 22,8002 21,8002 22,0002 21,9002 20,1002 19,1002 21,7002 20,4002 19,1002 17,300

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

GCWR

3

– – – – – – – – 17,500 –

®

Pickup

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

4x2

142" WB

8' Box

4x4

2

19,1002 19,3002 19,2002 18,800 18,600/18,0004 19,2002 18,900 18,600 /18,0004 16,900/16,300

142" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

4x2

148" WB

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807

• Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total

loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for

5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin

for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR.
These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

4x2

164" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

®

method.

4x4

148" WB

4x4

164" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

4x2

160" WB

4x2

176" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

TAILGATE CLEARANCE

Considerations When Towing a 5th-Wheel or Gooseneck Trailer*

Model

F-150 F-250 F-350 SRW F-350 DRW F-450 DRW TREMOR

Max. Tailgate Height 4x4** 58.3 inches 57.8–60.0 inches 56.7–59.7 inches 58.1–58.9 inches 58.8–59.3 inches 59.7–61.3 inches

*Raptor 5th-wheel towing is not recommended.
**Distance from ground to top of closed tailgate lip at base curb weight.

Note: Maximum tailgate height will vary based upon

vehicle configuration, option content and tire size.

F-250 XL Crew Cab 4x4

4x4

160" WB

with STX Pac kage

4x4

176" WB

8' Box

4

4

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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TRAILER

F-350 XLT Crew Cab 4x4

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-350 SRW

4x2

®

Pickup

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

142" WB

8' Box

4x4

142" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

4,5

1,2

12,600

12,600

1

4x2

148" WB

1,2

12,2002 12,2002 12,6001 12,6001 12,4001 12,4001 12,200

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807

• Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

4x2

164" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king

pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue

(trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed
rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

4x4

®

method.

148" WB

4x4

164" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

6

20,0006 15,000 15,000 18,200 18,200 20,0006 20,0006 20,0006 20,000

4x2

160" WB

4x2

176" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

4x4

160" WB

1,2

12,200

4x4

1,2

176" WB

8' Box

6

6

Super Duty

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

Engine Ratio (lbs.) Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr ’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr ’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing

6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,000 13,2003/ 12,700/ 12,700/ 12,800 12,800 12,700 12,700 12,400 12,400 12,3007/ 12,3007/ 12,700/ 12,700/ 12,500/ 12,500/ 12,300/ 12,300/ 12,000 12,000
13,100
13,000

4.30 23,000 13,000 14,000 14,000/ 15,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 14,000/ 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
13,0002 13,0002

6.7L V8 3.31 30,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 20,000
Turbo Diesel

15,0008 15,0008

7.3 L V8 3.73 23,500 13,000 14,000 14,000/ 15,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 14,000/ 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

13,0002 13,0002

4.30 27,500 13,000 14,000 14,000/ 15,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 14,000/ 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
13,0002 13,0002

1

Tires.

4

6

7

8

3.55 30,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 20,0006 20,0006 15,000 15,000 18,200 18,200 20,0006/ 20,0006/ 20,0006 20,000

18" All-Season Tires. 218" and 20" All-Terrain

3

17" Tires with 6-speed transmission.
17" Tires. 518" Tires with 6-speed transmission.
Requires 18" All-Season or 20" All-Terrain Tires.

Optional 11,400-lb. GVWR Package (68L).

Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y).

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

Axle GCWR

Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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TRAILER

F-350 XLT Crew Cab 4x4

with Tremor Package

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-350 SRW

4x2

®

Pickup

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

142" WB

4

/19,200

3,4

22,400

3,4

22,400

4x4

142" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

2,4

2,4

5

/16,500

3,4

4x2

148" WB

1,4,5, 7

/ 22,600

1,4

/16,4003 17,7 003 22,1004/16,8003 21,5004/14,8003 22,000

1,4,5, 7

/ 22,600

1,4

/16,4003 17,7 003 22,1004/16,8003 21,5004/14,8003 22,000

1,2

16,800/16,7001 16,700/16,6001 16,300 16,200 16,600 16,400/16,3001 16,200/16,100

/16,600/ 20,8004/20,700

1,2

19,500

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807

4x2

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

/22,1004/ 22,500

/22,1004/ 22,500

1,4

20,7004/20,600

164" WB

4,7

/22,400

4,7

/22,400

4x4

148" WB

1,4

4,7

/ 22,200

/22,100

1,4

4,7

/ 22,200

/22,100

1,4

20,3004/19,200

®

method.

4x4

164" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

1,2

12,300/12,200

1,2

5,7

15,800

1,2,4

1,4

/ 22,400

/22,100

1,2,4

1,2,4

1,4

/ 22,400

/22,100

2,4

3,4

20,2004/18,5003 20,6004 20,4004/20,300

4x2

1,2

12,600 12,400 12,200 12,000

1,2

/15,700

16,100 15,900 15,700 15,500

4,7

/ 22,400

/21,7004/ 16,5003 20,9004/14,9003 21,900

4,7

/ 22,400

/21,7004/ 16,5003 20,9004/14,9003 21,900

• Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of

total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king

pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue

(trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed
rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

160" WB

1,4

/21,5004/ 22,200

1,4

/21,5004/ 22,200

4x2

176" WB

8' Box 6-3/4' Box

4,7

1,4

/22,100

/ 22,000

4,7

1,4

/22,100

/ 22,000

1,4

20,2004/20,100

3,4

20,000

4x4

160" WB

1,2,4

/21,1004/ 20,70 04/12,000

1,2,4, 6

2,4,6

Super Duty

5TH-WHEEL
GOOSENECK
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

Axle
Engine Ratio (lbs.) 8' Box

6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,100/13,0001 12,600 12,800/12,7001 12,700/12,6001 12,400/12,300

4.30 23,000 16,600/16,5001 16,100 16,300/16,2001 16,200/16,1002 15,900/15,800

6.7L V8 3.31 30,000 22,8004/19,200
Turbo Diesel 22,300

14,0003 13,7003

3.55 30,000 22,800
22,300
14,0003 13,7003

7.3 L V8 3.73 23,500 17,000 16,600

4.30 27,500 21,0004 20,600
16,500

1

18" All-Season Tires. 218" and 20" All-Terrain Tires.

3

Optional 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). 4Gooseneck

tow rating shown. 5th-wheel tow rating limited to
5th-wheel hitch rating of 19,000 lbs. 517" Tires. 6Tremor
Off-Road Package (17Y). 7Optional 11,400-lb. GVWR
Package (68L).

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

GCWR

4x4

176" WB

8' Box

5,7

/11,900

5,7

4,7

/ 21,700

4,7

/ 21,700

/15,400

1,2,4

/21,300

1,2,4

/21,300

/21,1004/ 20,7004/12,000

1,2

16,0005/15,900

1,2,4

/

/18,2003 19,900

20,000

1,2,4

4,5,7

/

/16,700

1,2

1,2

4,7

/

3

4,7

/

3

1,2

3

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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TRAILER

F-450 Limite d Crew Cab 4x4

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-350/450 DRW
Super Duty

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

F-350 F-450 F-350 F-350 F-450

Engine Ratio (lbs.)

6.2L V8

3.73 20,000 13,200 13,200 12,800 12,800 – – – – 12,700 12,700 12,300 12,300 12,500 12,500 12,100 12,100 – – – –

4.30 20,000 13,300
23,500 16,700 16,700 16,300 16,300 – – – – 16,200 16,200 15,800 15,800 16,000 16,000 15,600 15,600 – – – –

6.7L V8

3.55 40,000 18,000 21,000 18,000 20,000 – – – – 18,000 21,200 19,000 21,200 19,000 21,200 21,200 21,200 – – – –

Turbo Diesel

4.10 43,400 18,000 21,000 18,000 20,000 – – – – 18,000 21,200 19,000 21,200 19,000 21,200 21,200 21,200 – – – –

4.30 43,500 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 24,200 24,200 24,200 24,200
45,300 – – – – 21,200 21,200 21,200 21,200 – – – – – – – – – – – –

7.3 L V8

3.73 24,000 17,000 17,200 16,800 16,800 – – – – 16,700 16,700 16,300 16,300 16,500 16,500 16,100 16,100 – – – –

4.30 28,000 17,000 21,000 18,000 20,000 – – – – 18,000 20,700 18,000 20,000 19,000 20,500 19,000 20,100 – – – –

5TH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING

6.2L V8

3.73 20,000 13,200 12,700 – – 12,700 12,300 12,500 12,000 – –

4.30 20,000 13,200
23,500 16,700 16,200 – – 16,200 15,800 16,000 15,500 – –

6.7L V8

3.55 40,000 32,400 32,000 – – 32,000 31,600/30,7003 31,800 31,300/28,9003 – –

Turbo Diesel

4.10 43,400 35,7502 35,4002/33,600

4.30 43,500 – – – – – – – – 34,600
45,300 – – 37,0002 36,4002 – – – – – –

7.3 L V8

3.73 24,000 17,200 16,700 – – 16,700 16,300 16,500 16,000 – –

4.30 28,000 21,200 20,700 – – 20,700 20,300 20,500 20,000 – –

1

6-speed transmission. 2Gooseneck
tow rating shown. 5th-wheel tow
rating limited to 5th-wheel hitch
rating of 32,500 lbs. 3Optional
13,000 GVWR Package (68L).

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 164" WB 4x4 164" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 176" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 176" WB

Axle GCWR

Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt

Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing Carrying Distr’ing

®

Pickup

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

Towing capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and payload. Prior to making final

vehicle selection, reference the Towing Basics information on page 44 of this towing guide.

See dealer and reference “eSourceBook” Job Aid “Spec’ing F-Series Trucks for Towing”

8' Box

1

13,3001 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

1

– – – – – – – – –

Notes: • Calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total loaded trailer weight.

8' Box 8' Box 8' Box 8' Box

2,3

– – 35,4002/33,500

Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight
of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers

and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

8' Box 8' Box

2,3

35,0002/30,7003 35,2002/32,0003 34,7002/28,9003 – –

8' Box 8' Box 8' Box

2

32,600

2

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TRAILER

F-350 SuperCab

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-350 Super Duty®
Chassis Cab

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic
Transmission

1

Trailer weights shown assume 400-lb.–800-lb. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR.

REGULAR CAB CHASSIS SUPERCAB CHASSIS CREW CAB CHASSIS

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350
Axle GCWR 4x2 SRW 4x4 SRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x2 SRW 4x4 SRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x2 SRW 4x4 SRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW
Engine Ratio (lbs.) 145" WB 145" WB 145" WB 169" WB 145" WB 169" WB 168" WB 168" WB 168" WB 168" WB 179" WB 179" WB 179" WB 179" WB

6.2L 3.73 19,500 13,200/ 12,700/ – – – – 12,900/ 12,00/ – – 12,600/ 12,200/ – –
SOHC V8 13,100

13,000

20,000 – – 13,000 12,800 12,600 12,400 – – 12,700 12,300 – – 12,500 12,100

4.30 23,000 13,500 13,500 – – – – 13,500 13,500 – – 13,500 13,500 – –
23,500 – – 16,500 16,300 16,100 15,900 – – 16,200 15,800 – – 16,000 15,600

6.7L V8 3.7 3 30,000 13,500 13,500 – – – – 13,500 13,500 – – 13,500 13,500 – –
Diesel

31,500 – – 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 – – 17,500 17,500 – – 17,500 17,500

4.10 32,500 – – 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 – – 17,500 17,500 – – 17,500 17,500

7.3 L V8 3.73 22,500 – – 15,500 15,300 15,100 14,900 – – 15,200 14,800 – – 15,000 14,600

4.30 26,000 13,500 13,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 13,500 13,500 17,500 17,500 13,500 13,500 17,500 17,500

3

/ 12,5002 12,8003/ 12,2002 12,4002 12,1003/

2

12,7002 12,000

2

5TH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING

6.2L 3.73 19,500 13,100/ 12,700/ – – – – 12,800/ 12,400/ – – 12,600/ 12,200/ – –
SOHC V8 12,900

12,500

20,000 – – 13,000 12,800 12,600 12,400 – – 12,600 12,200 – – 12,500 12,100

4.30 23,000 16,600/ 16,200/ – – – – 16,300/ 15,900/ – – 16,100/ 15,700/ – –
16,4002 16,1003/ 16,1002 15,8003/ 16,0003/ 15,6003/
16,000

23,500 – – 16,500 16,300 16,100 15,900 – – 16,100 15,700 – – 16,000 15,600

6.7L V8 3.73 30,000 22,700
Diesel 19,000

18,000 15,100 15,700 12,800 14,100 11,300
31,500 – – 23,700 23,500 23,300 23,100 – – 23,400 23,000 – – 23,200 22,800

4.10 32,500 – – 24,700 24,500 24,300 24,100 – – 24,400 24,000 – – 24,200 23,800

7.3 L V8 3.73 22,500 – – 15,500 15,300 15,100 14,900 – – 15,100 14,700 – – 15,000 14,600

4.30 26,000 19,600/ 19,200/ 19,000 18,800 18,600 18,400 19,300/ 18,800
19,400
19,000

1

Super Duty Chassis Cab does not offer a
conventional hitch receiver as a factory­installed option. 218" Tires. 3Optional
10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D).

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

2

12,6003/ 12,6002 12,3003/ 12,5003/ 12,1003/

2

/ 22,2002/ – – – – 22,3002/ 21,9002/ – – 22,1002/ 21,3002/ – –

3

/ 16,1003/ 16,7003/ 13,8003/ 15,1003/ 12,3003/

2

19,1003/ 19,1002 18,7002/ 19,0003/ 17,6003/

2

12,2002 12,4002 12,000

2

15,7002 15,9002 15,5002

3

/ 18,600 18,200 19,100/ 18,5002/ 18,500 18,100

2

18,100 18,9002 16,600

Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total loaded trailer

weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight

and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and

weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety
Compliance Certification Label.

2

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TRAILER
TOWING

SELECTOR

F-450 Super Duty®

Chassis Cab

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic
Transmission

Axle GCWR 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW
Engine Ratio (lbs.) 145" WB 169" WB 193" WB 205" WB 145" WB 169" WB 193" WB 205" WB 168" WB 192" WB 168" WB 192" WB 179" WB 203" WB 179" WB 203" WB

7.3 L V8 4.88 28,000 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500

6.7L V8 4.10 32,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500
Diesel

1

Trailer weights shown assume 400-lb.–800-lb. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR.

REGULAR CAB CHASSIS SUPERCAB CHASSIS CREW CAB CHASSIS

F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450 F-450

2

4.30 35,000

17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

5TH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING

7.3 L V8 4.88 28,000 20,400 20,200 19,800 19,700 20,100 19,800 19,500 19,400 20,100 19,700 19,700 19,400 19,900 19,600 19,600 19,300

6.7L V8 4.10 32,500 24,100 23,900 23,600 23,400 23,800 23,600 23,300 23,100 23,800 23,500 23,500 23,100 23,700 23,400 23,400 23,100
Diesel

4.30 35,000

1

Super Duty Chassis Cab does not offer a
conventional hitch receiver as a factory­installed option. 2Available with High­Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535) only.

2

26,600 26,400 26,100 25,900 26,300 26,100 25,800 25,600 26,300 26,000 26,000 25,600 26,200 25,900 25,900 25,600

Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total loaded

trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel

towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel

towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be
found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in square meters, multiply square feet by .09; to obtain information in centimeters,
multiply inches by 2.54; to obtain information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6.

F-450 Regular Cab

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 02.03.20

TRAILER

F-550 Regular Cab

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-550 Super Duty®
Chassis Cab

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic
Transmission

Axle GCWR 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW
Engine Ratio (lbs.) 145" WB 169" WB 193" WB 205" WB 145" WB 169" WB 193" WB 205" WB 168" WB 192" WB 168" WB 192" WB 179" WB 203" WB 179" WB 203" WB

7.3 L V8 4.88 28,000 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500

6.7L V8
Diesel

4.88 32,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500
40,000

1

Trailer weights shown assume 400-lb.–800-lb. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR.

REGULAR CAB CHASSIS SUPERCAB CHASSIS CREW CAB CHASSIS

F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550 F-550

4.10 32,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500

4.30 37,0002 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500

2

18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500

5TH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING

7.3L V8 4.88 28,000 20,400 20,200 19,800 19,700 20,100 19,800 19,500 19,400 20,100 19,700 19,700 19,400 19,900 19,600 19,600 19,300

4.10 32,500 24,100 23,900 23,600 23,400 23,800 23,600 23,300 23,100 23,800 23,500 23,500 23,100 23,700 23,400 23,400 23,100

6.7L V8
Diesel

4.30 37,0002 28,600 28,400 28,100 27,900 28,300 28,100 27,800 27,600 28,300 28,000 28,000 27,600 28,200 27,900 27,900 27,600

4.88 32,500 24,100 23,900 23,500 23,400 23,800 23,500 23,200 23,100 23,800 23,400 23,400 23,100 23,600 23,300 23,300 23,000
40,000

1

Super Duty Chassis Cab does not offer a
conventional hitch receiver as a factory­installed option. 2Available with High­Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535) only.

2

31,600 31,400 31,000 30,900 31,300 31,000 30,700 30,600 31,300 30,900 30,900 30,600 31,100 30,800 30,800 30,500

Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total loaded

trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel

towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel

towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can
be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 02.03.20

TRAILER

F-600 Regular Cab

TOWING

SELECTOR

F-600 Super Duty®

Chassis Cab

CONVENTIONAL
TOWING

Automatic Transmission

F-600 F-600 F-600 F-600 F-600 F-600 F-600 F-600
Axle GCWR 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x2 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW 4x4 DRW
Engine Ratio (lbs.) 145" WB 169" WB 193" WB 205" WB 145" WB 169" WB 193" WB 205" WB

7.3 L V8 4.88 30,000 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500

REGULAR CAB CHASSIS

Trailer weights shown assume 400-lb.–800-lb. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of

5TH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING

7.3 L V8 4.88 30,000 22,200 22,000 21,700 21,500 21,900 21,700 21,400 21,200

Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total loaded trailer weight.

Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of
passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and

cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR.

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REVISED 04.27.20

TRAILER
TOWING

SELECTOR

F-750 SuperCab

2021 F-650/F-750

®

Super Duty

DIESEL ENGINE

Model GVWR GCWR

F-650 Pro Loader (Kick-Up Frame) 20,500-26,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.
F-650 (Straight Frame) 25,600-29,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.
F-750 (Straight Frame) 30,200-37,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.
F-650 Tractor 27,500-29,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.
F-750 Tractor 30,200-37,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.

GAS ENGINE

Model GVWR GCWR

F-650 Pro Loader (Kick-Up Frame) 22,000-26,000 lbs. 37,000 lbs.
F-650 (Straight Frame) 25,600-29,000 lbs. 37,000 lbs.
F-750 (Straight Frame) 30,200-33,000 lbs. 37,000 lbs.

Note: Combined weight of vehicle and trailer cannot exceed listed GCWR.

Chassis Cabs

Metric Conversion –
To obtain
information in
kilograms, multiply
pounds by .45; to
obtain information
in centimeters,
multiply inches
by 2.54.

Super Duty
Class A Motorhome Chassis

GVWR GCWR Trailer Weight

16,000 lbs. 23,000 lbs. 7,000 lbs.
18,000 lbs. 23,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs.
20,500 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 5,500 lbs.
22,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs.
24,000 lbs. 30,000 lbs. 6,000 lbs.
26,000 lbs. 30,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs.

Note: Towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR –

NOT GCWR. See page 36 for more details.

Super Duty
Commercial Stripped Chassis

GVWR GCWR Trailer Weight

16,000 lbs. 23,000 lbs. 7,000 lbs.
19,500 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 6,500 lbs.
19,500 lbs. 27,200 lbs. 7,700 lbs.
22,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs.
22,000 lbs. 29,700 lbs. 7,700 lbs.

1

Requires Parcel Delivery Package option.

Note: Towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR –

NOT GCWR. See page 36 for more details.

1

1

2021 E-Series
Cutaway and
Stripped Chassis

Maximum Trailer Weight = GCWR –
Vehicle GVW or 10,000 pounds,
whichever is less.

E-Series DRW Cutaway

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and

vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a

specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For

additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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E-350 Super Duty Cutaway SRW GCWRs:

7.3L V8 Economy/6R140 – 13,000 lbs.

7.3L V8 Premium/6R140 – 18,500 lbs.

E-350 Super Duty Cutaway DRW GCWRs:

7.3L V8 Economy/6R140 – 17,000 lbs.

7.3L V8 Premium/6R140 – 18,500 lbs.

E-450 Super Duty Cutaway GCWRs:

7.3L V8 Economy/6R140 – 18,000 lbs.

7.3L V8 Premium/6R140 – 22,000 lbs.

E-350 Super Duty Stripped Chassis GCWRs:

7.3L V8 Economy/6R140 – 17,000 lbs.

7.3L V8 Premium/6R140 – 18,500 lbs.

E-450 Super Duty Stripped Chassis GCWRs:

7.3L V8 Economy/6R140 – 18,000 lbs.

7.3L V8 Premium/6R140 – 22,000 lbs.

TRAILER
TOWING

SELECTOR

Transit

Passenger Van XLT HR LWB-EL DRW

PASSENGER VAN

Automatic Transmission

Axle GCWR 130" WB Medium 148" WB Medium 148" WB Extended 130" WB Medium 148" WB Medium 148" WB Extended
Engine Ratio (lbs.) Low Roof Roof Low Roof Roof High Roof High Roof Low Roof Roof Low Roof Roof High Roof High Roof

3.5L PFDI V6 3.73 10,800 4,600 4,400 4,200 4,100 3,900 3,400 4,400 4,200 4,000 3,800 3,700 –

4.10 11,200 – – 4,500 4,400 4,200 3,700 – – 4,300 4,100 4,000 –

3.5L EcoBoost

3.73 11,200 – – 4,400 4,300 4,200 3,600 – – 4,200 4,100 3,900 3,300

2.0L BiTurbo 3.31 10,600 – – 3,700 3,600 3,400 – – – – – – –
Diesel I4

®

V6 3.31 11,200 – – 4,500 4,400 4,300 – – – 4,300 4,200 4,000 –

3.73 11,200 – – 4,200 4,100 3,900 3,400 – – – – – –

CARGO VAN

Automatic Transmission

150/250/350 150/250/350 250/350 150/250/350 150/250/350 250/350

Axle GCWR 130" WB Medium 148" WB Medium 148" WB Extended 130" WB Medium 148" WB Medium 148" WB Extended
Engine Ratio (lbs.) Low Roof Roof Low Roof Roof High Roof High Roof Low Roof Roof Low Roof Roof High Roof High Roof

3.5L PFDI V6 3.73 10,800 5,300 5,100 5,100 5,000 4,900 4,700 5,000 4,900 4,900

4.10 12,000 6,400 6,200 6,200 6,100 6,000 5,800 6,100 6,000 6,000

3.5L EcoBoost V6 3.31 11,200 5,600 5,400 5,500 5,300 5,200 5,000 5,300 5,200 5,200

3.73 12,600 6,900 6,700 6,800 6,600 6,500 6,300 6,600 6,500 6,500 6,400 6,300 6,100
13,000 – – – – – 6,500

2.0L BiTurbo 3.31 10,600 4,800
Diesel I4

3.73 12,500 7,5002 – 7,5002 7,4002 7,2002 7,000 – – – – – –

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

150 350 350 150 350 350
150 130" WB 350 148" WB 350 148" WB 150 130" WB 350 148" WB 350 148" WB

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

150/250/350 130" WB 150/250/350 148" WB 150/250/350 148" WB 150/250/350 130" WB 150/250/350 148" WB 150/250/350 148" WB

2

– 4,7002 4,6002 4,4002 4,200 – – – – – –

REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

1,2

4,800 4,700 4,700

1,2

5,900 5,800 5,800

1,2

5,100 5,000

1

– – – – – –

1,2

4,800

CREW VAN

Automatic Transmission

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

150/250/ 150/250/350 150/250/ 150/250/350 350 150/250 150/250/350 150/250 150/250/350 350
350 130" WB 350 148" WB 150/250 350 148" WB 350 130" WB 350 148" WB 150/250 350 148" WB

REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Axle GCWR 130" WB Medium 148" WB Medium 148" WB 148" WB Extended 130" WB Medium 148" WB Medium 148" WB 148" WB Extended
Engine Ratio (lbs.) Low Roof Roof Low Roof Roof High Roof High Roof High Roof Low Roof Roof Low Roof Roof High Roof High Roof High Roof

3.5L PFDI V6 3.73 10,800 4,900 4,800 4,800 4,700 4,600 4,600 – 4,700 4,600 4,600 4,400 4,300 4,300 –

4.10 12,000 6,000 5,900 5,900 5,800 5,700 5,700 5,300 5,800 5,700 5,700 5,500 5,400 5,400 5,000

3.5L EcoBoost V6 3.31 11,200 5,200 5,100 – – – – – 5,000 4,900 – – – – –

3.73 12,600 6,500 6,400 6,400 – 6,200 – – 6,300 6,200 6,200 6,100 6,000 – –
13,000 – – – – – – 6,200 – – – – – – 5,900

2.0L BiTurbo 3 .73 12,500 – – 7,100
Diesel I4

1

350 models only. 2250 models only.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

Notes: • Transit calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.

• Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer

2

7,0002 6,9002 – – – – – – – – –

tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and

cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

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TRAILER

Lariat SuperCrew® 4x4

TOWING

SELECTOR

Transit

CUTAWAY

Automatic Transmission

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Axle GCWR 250/350 350HD DRW 250/350 350HD DRW 350HD DRW 250/350 350HD DRW 250/350 350HD DRW 350HD DRW
Engine Ratio (lbs.) 138" WB 138" WB 156" WB 156" WB 178" WB 138" WB 138" WB 156" WB 156" WB 178" WB

3.5L PFDI V6 4.10 12,000 6,600 6,400 6,400 6,200 6,000 6,300 6,200 6,200 6,000 5,800

3.5L EcoBoost

3.73 12,600 7,100 – 6,900 – – 6,800 – 6,700 – –
13,000 – 7,300 – 7,100 6,900 – 7,100 – 6,900 6,700
15,000 – 7,500 – 7,500 7,500 – 7,500 – 7,500 7,500

2.0L BiTurbo 3.73 12,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,400 7,300 – – – – –
Diesel I4

CHASSIS CAB

Automatic Transmission

®

V6 3.31 11,200 5,800 – 5,600 – – 5,500 – 5,400 – –

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Axle GCWR 250/350 350HD DRW 250/350 350HD DRW 350HD DRW 250/350 350HD DRW 250/350 350HD DRW 350HD DRW
Engine Ratio (lbs.) 138" WB 138" WB 156" WB 156" WB 178" WB 138" WB 138" WB 156" WB 156" WB 178" WB

3.5L PFDI V6 4.10 12,000 6,500 6,400 6,400 6,200 6,000 6,300 6,100 6,200 6,000 5,700

3.5L EcoBoost V6 3.31 11,200 5,800 – 5,600 – – 5,500 – 5,400 – –

3.73 12,600 7,100 – 6,900 – – 6,800 – 6,700 – –
13,000 – 7,300 – 7,100 6,900 – 7,100 – 6,900 6,600
15,000 – 7,500 – 7,500 7,500 – 7,500 – 7,500 7,500

2.0L BiTurbo 3.73 12,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,400 7,200 – – – – –
Diesel I4

Notes: • Transit calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.

• Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of

passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings

can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

Ranger

Automatic Transmission

Axle GCWR
Engine Ratio (lbs.)

2.3L EcoBoost I4 3 .73 8,650 3,500 – – –

8,750 – – 3,500 –
8,900 – 3,500 – –
9,000 – – – 3,500
12,150 7,500
12,250 – – 7,500
12,400 – 7,500
12,500 – – – 7,500

1

Requires optional Trailer

Towing Package (53R).

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

SUPERCAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW SUPERCREW

4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

1

– – –

1

– –

Notes: • Ranger calculated with SAE J2807® method.

• Do not exceed trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. when towing with
bumper only.

1

–

1

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 12.10.19

TRAILER
TOWING

SELECTOR

Axle GCWR
Engine Ratio (lbs.)

3.5L EcoBoost® V6 3.15 12,000 6,000 – – –

3.31 12,000 6,000 – – –
12,100 – 6,000 – –
12,300 – 6,000 – –
12,400 – – – 6,000
12,500 – – 6,300 –

3.73 12,300
12,400
15,200
15,300
15,500

Automatic Transmission

1

Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. See page 39 for additional
information.
Tow Package (536).

Notes: • Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle

Expedition Platinum

Automatic Transmission

Axle GCWR (lbs.)

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

EXPLORER

Engine Ratio RWD 4WD RWD 4WD

2.3L EcoBoost I4

3.58 7,700 7,800 3,0001 3,000

10,000 10,100 5,3002 5,300

3.0L EcoBoost V63

3.58

3.3L Ti-VCT V6

3.3L HEV V6

3.73 –

1

Explorer does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as dealer

3.314 – 10,800 – 5,600

5

– 10,600 – 5,600

6

3.58 –

3.58

8,500/10,500

8,000/10,600

– 3,0001/5,600
– 3,0001/5,0002 –
8,600/10,600

– 3,0001/5,000

accessory. 2Requires optional Class III Trailer Tow Package (52T). 3Class III Trailer Tow Package standard
on ST and Platinum models. 4Platinum model only. 5ST model only. 6Fleet only.

Notes: • Explorer calculated with SAE J2807

®

method.

• Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.

1

2

2

2

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

EXPEDITION

EXPEDITION MAX

4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

2

– 6,000 – –

2

– – – 6,000

3

– – 9,000 –

3

9,300 – – –

3

– 9,200 – 9,000

2

Included with FX4 Off-Road Package (17F). 3Requires optional Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer

payload (reduced by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight
of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and

weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR.
These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

• Expedition calculated with SAE J2807

®

method.

Explorer Limited Hybrid

1

Automatic Transmission

Final Drive GCWR (lbs.)
Engine Ratio FWD AWD

2.5L I4 Hybrid 2.91 5,375 5,530 1,500

2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 2.91 5,705 – 1,500

1.5L EcoBoost I3 3.52 5,622 – 2,000

3.81 – 5,785 2,000

2.0L EcoBoost I4 3.47 – 7,374 3,500

1

Escape Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application;
only available as a dealer accessory. 2Escape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this
application; only available as dealer accessory. 3Includes Class II Trailer Tow Package.

Notes: • Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check

Escape Titanium

• Escape calculated with SAE J2807

Automatic Transmission

Final Drive GCWR (lbs.)
Engine Ratio FWD 4WD

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

ECOSPORT

1

1.0L EcoBoost I3 3.44 4,960 – 1,400

2.0L Ti-VCT I4

1

EcoSport does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as

3.51 – 5,754 2,000

aftermarket accessory.

Notes: • Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check

state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed above may be
limited to this specified weight, as the electrical system does not include the wiring connector
needed to activate electric trailer brakes.

• EcoSport calculated with SAE J2807

®

method.

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

ESCAPE

1

1

2

2

3

state regulations for this specified weight. WARNING: Do not tow a trailer fitted with electric
trailer brakes unless your vehicle is fitted with a compatible aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controller. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.

®

method.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and
a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See label
on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent
attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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EcoSport Titanium

REVISED 01.09.20

TRAILER

TOWING

SELECTOR

Edge ST

Automatic Transmission MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

Axle
Engine Configuration

2.0L I4 FWD 2,000

2.5L I42 FWD 2,000

1

Require s Class I Trailer Tow Package (53T). 2Fleet only. Requires CN G/LPG Engine Prep Pac kage (98G).

Note: Transit Connect calculated with SAE J2807

TRANSIT CONNECT

VAN/WAGON

1

1

®

method.

Automatic Transmission

Axle
Engine Configuration

2.0L EcoBoost® I4 FWD/AWD 1,5001/3,500

2.7L EcoBoost V6 AWD 3,500

1

Edge does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as dealer
accessory. 2Require s Class II Trailer Tow Package (53G). 3Edge ST. Includes Class II Trailer Tow
Package standard.

Note: Edge calculated with SAE J2807

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

EDGE

®

method.

2

3

Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45.

Automatic Transmission

Engine Configuration

2.3L EcoBoost I4 RWD 1,000

2.3L High Performance RWD 1,000
EcoBoost I4

5.0L V8 RWD 1,000

Manual Transmission

2.3L EcoBoost I4 RWD 1,000

2.3L High Performance RWD 1,000
EcoBoost I4

5.0L V8 RWD 1,000

1Mustang does not o ffer factor y-installed towing equipment for t his application; only available a s
afterm arket accessor y. 2Shelby GT350/GT350R and Mus tang GT500 are not rated to tow a trailer.

Note: Mustang calculated with SAE J2807

Mustang GT

Automatic Transmission

Axle
Engine Configuration

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

FUSION

1,2

1.5L EcoBoost I4 FWD 1,000

2.0L EcoBoost I4 FWD/AWD 2,000

2.5L i-VCT I4 FWD 1,000

1

Fusion do es not offer fac tory-installe d towing equipme nt for this application; only available as

afterm arket accessor y. 2Fusion Hy brid and Fusion Plug-in Hybrid are not rated to tow a trailer.

Note: Fusion calculated with SAE J2807

®

method.

Axle

Transit Connec t Cargo Van

MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.)

MUSTANG

®

method.

1, 2

Fusion Titanium

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TOW.

BEFORE

YOU
BUY

If you are selecting a vehicle that will be

used for towing, you should determine

the approximate weight of the trailer

you intend to tow, including the weight

of any additional cargo and fluids that

you will be carrying in the trailer. Also, be

sure the vehicle has the proper optional

equipment (see page 16). Keep in mind

that performance can be severely affected

in hilly terrain when the minimum

acceptable powertrain combination is

selected. Consider purchasing a vehicle

with a more powerful engine.

AFTER

YOU

BUY

Before heading out on a trip, check your

vehicle’s owner’s manual for break-in

and severe-duty maintenance schedules

(do not tow a trailer until your vehicle
has been driven at least 1,000 miles).

Be sure to have your fully-loaded vehicle

(including passengers) and trailer weighed

so as not to exceed critical weight limits

(see page 41). If any of these limits are
exceeded, cargo should be removed from
the vehicle and/or trailer until all weights

are within the specified limits.

BRAKES

Many states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight of more than 1,500
pounds. For your safety, Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system
be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed. There are several basic
types of brake systems designed to activate trailer brakes:

Electronically Controlled Brakes usually provide automatic and manual control of trailer brakes.
They require that the tow vehicle be equipped with a controlling device and additional wiring for
electrical power. These brakes typically have a control box installed within reach of the driver and
can be applied manually or automatically.

Electric-Over-Hydraulic (EOH) Trailer Brakes are operated by an electrically powered pump
that pressurizes a hydraulic fluid reservoir built into the trailer’s brake system. Many of the available
EOH trailer brake models are compatible with the Ford factory installed, dash-integrated Trailer
Brake Controller (TBC).

Surge Brakes are independent hydraulic brakes activated by a master cylinder at the junction of
the hitch and trailer tongue. They are not controlled by the hydraulic fluid in the tow vehicle’s brake
system and the tow vehicle’s hydraulic system should never be connected directly to the trailer’s
hydraulic system.

Be sure your trailer brakes conform to all applicable state regulations. See Towing Basics on the last

page for additional braking information.

TRAILER LAMPS

Make sure the trailer is equipped with lights that conform to all applicable government regulations.
The trailer lighting system should not be connected directly to the lighting system of the vehicle.
See a local recreational vehicle dealer or rental trailer agency for correct wiring and relays for the
trailer and heavy-duty flashers.

SAFETY CHAINS

– Always use safety chains when towing. Safety chains are used to retain connection between the

towing and towed vehicle in the event of separation of the trailer coupling or ball

– Cross chains under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from contacting the ground if a

separation occurs. Allow only enough slack to permit full turning – be sure they do not drag on
the pavement

– When using a frame-mounted trailer hitch, attach the safety chains to the frame-mounted hitch

using the recommendations supplied by the hitch manufacturer
– See your vehicle’s owner’s manual for safety chain attachment information
– For rental trailers, follow rental agency instructions for hookup of safety chains

TRAILER WIRING HARNESS

– Some vehicles equipped with a factory-installed Trailer Tow Package include a trailer wiring

harness and a wiring kit
– This kit includes one or more jumper harnesses (to connect to your trailer wiring connector) and

installation instructions

Refer to chart on page 16 for standard and optional wiring harness usage.

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TRAILER

TRAILER

CLASSES

CLASS I

LIGHT-DUTY

2,000-lb. maximum weight

(trailer and cargo combined)

Small folding camping trailers and

trailers for small boats, motorcycles

and snowmobiles

Many Ford vehicles can handle easily

Conventional weight-carrying hitch

CLASS II

MEDIUM-DUTY

2,001–3,500-lb. gross trailer weight

Large folding camping trailers,

single-axle, small- to medium-length

(up to 18-ft.) trailers

Ford trucks and compact SUVs can be

equipped to tow these trailers

Conventional weight-distributing hitch

not required unless specified for a

particular vehicle

CLASS III

HEAVY-DUTY

3,501–5,000-lb. gross trailer weight

Dual-axle or large single-axle

travel trailers

Most properly equipped Ford trucks and

SUVs can tow them

Conventional weight-distributing hitch

not required unless specified for a

particular vehicle

CLASS IV

EXTRA-HEAVY-DUTY

Over 5,000-lb. gross trailer weight

Largest travel and 5th-wheel trailers

made for recreation

Most Ford trucks and some SUVs can

be equipped to handle trailer weights

in this class

Most applications require a conventional

weight-distributing or 5th-wheel hitch

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1

1

2

2

TYPES

FOLDING
CAMPING TRAILER

These are very cost effective
units providing campers with a
comfortable, dry, mobile shelter,
plus these added benefits:

– Lightweight for easy towing
– Simple conventional weight-carrying hitch is usually sufficient for towing
– Compact, low-profile traveling package
– Easily maneuverable – generally 8 to 16 feet long

CONVENTIONAL
TRAVEL TRAILER

Generally larger, rigid
construction units offering
more of the conveniences
of home, including such
features as kitchen sink,
dinette, shower, refrigerator
and flush toilet. Additional
benefits include:

– Widely varied levels of roominess, comfort and luxury – depending on the towing capacity

of your vehicle, and your budget
– Sizes usually range from 12 to 35 feet long
– Normally towed with a conventional weight-distributing hitch, depending on weight

5TH-WHEEL
TRAILER

Provides the same types
of accommodations as a
conventional travel
trailer but with these
unique characteristics:

– The forward raised portion is

designed to extend over the box of a pickup truck
– Attaches to the truck via a 5th-wheel hitch mounted in the pickup bed
– Offers the advantages of improved weight distribution and towing dynamics, since some

trailer weight is directly over the towing vehicle

1

Refer to page 15 for Required Equipment.

2

Some industr y sources refer to trailers over 10,000

pounds as Cla ss V Trailers. Ford F-150, Super Duty

Pickups and Chas sis Cabs can be equipped

to handle these trailer s.

®

Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in kilometers,
multiply miles by 1.6.

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WEIGHT-CARRYING

CHOOSING THE PROPER HITCH STYLE

(Non-Weight-Distributing)

A weight-carrying (non-weight-distributing) hitch is commonly

used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers. Choose a proper hitch

and ball and make sure its location is compatible with that of the

trailer. Use a good weight-carrying hitch that uniformly distributes

the trailer tongue loads through the bumper and frame (through

the body with Escape; bumper hitch not available with Escape or
Explorer). Ford hitch receivers provide weight-carrying capacities as
shown in the chart on page 39. (A label affixed to the hitch receiver

provides both the weight-carrying and weight-distributing capacities

for each receiver.) You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch

ball, ball mounting and other appropriate equipment to tow

both the trailer and load that will be towed.

WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING

A weight-distributing hitch is used in conjunction with a hitch platform

(receiver) to distribute tongue load to all towing vehicle and trailer

wheels. Required for certain Class III and all Class IV applications

(see the chart on page 39).

Weight-distributing hitch platforms are welded or bolted to the vehicle

frame. Bolt-on types are recommended because they can be removed

A properly installed bolt-on weight-distributing hitch platform should

not weaken the vehicle or underbody as heat of welding might

Equalizing arms are connected from the hitch to the trailer’s A-frame.

They can be adjusted for best towing performance. Lengths of chain

are pulled up and tightened to bend spring bars upward, which lifts

some of the weight from the rear wheels and transfers weight

to the other wheels of the vehicle and trailer

GOOSENECK

A gooseneck hitch attaches in the truck bed using custom or universal

rails. This hitch style provides great stability and is suitable for heavier

loads, since the weight of the tongue rests directly on the truck bed

over the rear axles. Goosenecks are commonly used for horse and

other agricultural trailers. Other features include:

Tight turning radius

“Fold down” and “install under bed” models provide

unobstructed bed area for carrying cargo

Attachment rails require no welding (sold separately)

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5TH-WHEEL

A 5th-wheel hitch is mounted in the pickup bed to put more of

the trailer weight directly over the towing vehicle. The receiver
center line of the hitch should be mounted at least two inches

forward from the rear axle of the truck chassis. This mounting

location will distribute the king pin weight of the trailer for

optimum load-carrying and sway-control performance.

5th-wheel hitches are commonly used for RV trailers.

REVISED 11.05.19

HITCH RECEIVER OPTIONS AND CAPACITIES

Factory-installed Trailer Hitch Receiver Options available on the following vehicles:

Transit Connect:

Included with Class I Trailer Tow Package –

Option Code 53T

Standard Class IV Heavy-Duty

Trailer Tow Package – Option Code 536

Edge:

Included with Class II Trailer Tow Package –

Included with Trailer Tow Package –

Option Code 53G

Escape:

Included with Class II Trailer Tow Package/

2.0L EcoBoost

®

Engine/AWD –

Included with Trailer Tow Package –

Option Code 999/U9H or U9J

Explorer:

Included with Class III Trailer Tow Package –

Option Code 52T

Included with Trailer Tow Packages –

Option Code 53A, 53B and 53C

You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball, ball mounting, weight­distributing equipment (i.e., equalizing arms and snap-up brackets, sway control
system) and other appropriate equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load.

Expedition:

Transit:

Option Code 53B

Ranger:

Option Code 53R

F-150 Raptor:

Standard

F-150 Pickup:

F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty

®

Pickups:

A conventional trailer hitch receiver is standard

on all Super Duty Pickups. The following

configurations have a standard 2.5" receiver:

F-250 (less Trailer Tow Package)

F-350 Single Rear Wheel Gas

The following configurations have a standard

3" receiver with a 2.5" reducer and a

high capacity 5/8" pin:

F-250 equipped with Trailer Tow Package

F-350 Single Rear Wheel 6.7L

F-350/F-450 Dual Rear Wheel

Note: The chart below shows the weight-carrying and weight-

distributing capacities of these hitch receivers. (These
capacities also are shown on a label affixed to each receiver.)

5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation

Shorter pickup boxes (e.g. 5.5'/6.5' F-150, 6.75' F-250/350) provide less clearance between
the cab and 5th-wheel/gooseneck trailer compared to “long box” pickups. When selecting
a trailer and tow vehicle, it’s critical that this combination provide clearance between
the cab and tow vehicle for turns up to and including 90 degrees. Failure to follow this
recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of the tow vehicle during
tight turns that are typical during low-speed parking and turning maneuvers. This contact
could result in damage to the trailer and tow vehicle.

Note:

Raptor 5th-wheel

towing is not

recommended.

Ford Motor Company offers a

factory-installed 5th-wheel

hitch prep package option

for Super Duty only. Optional

5th-wheel hitch and gooseneck

ball are also available. Go to

accessories.ford.com for

more information.

REAR STEP BUMPER/HITCH RECEIVER WEIGHT CAPACITY

The maximum weight capacities for the hitch receivers shown below may exceed the maximum loaded trailer weight for the vehicle

specified. Refer to the Trailer Towing Selector charts on pages 18–35 for Maximum Loaded Trailer Weights for each vehicle.

Weight-Carrying Max. Max. Tongue Weight-Distributing Max. Max. Tongue

Vehicle Trailer Capacity (lbs.)1 Load (lbs.) Trailer Capacity (lbs.)1 Load (lbs.)

REAR STEP BUMPER

Ranger 3,500 350 – –
Transit 5,000 500 – –
F-150 5,000 500 – –

HITCH RECEIVER

Transit Connect 2,000 200 – –
Edge 3,500 350 – –
Escape Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid 1,500 150 – –
Escape 3,500 350 – –
Explorer Hybrid 5,300 530 – –
Explorer 5,600 560 – –
Transit Cargo Van 7,500 750 – –
Transit Passenger Van 5,000 500 – –
Expedition 6,000 600 9,300 930
Expedition MAX 6,300 630 9,000 900
Ranger 7,5002 7502 – –
F-150 5,000 500 13,200 1,320
F-150 Raptor 5,000 500 8,000 800
F-250 less Trailer Tow Package/F-350 Super Duty SRW gas engine 15,000 1,500 15,000 1,500
F-250 with Trailer Tow Package/F-350 Super Duty SRW w/6.7L engine 21,200 2,120 21,200 2,120
F-350 Super Duty DRW/F-450 Regular Cab 21,200 2,120 21,200 2,120
F-450 Super Duty Crew Cab 24,200 2,420 24,200 2,420

1

Ford rear step bumpers and hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball or ball mounting. You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball, ball mounting, weight-distributing

equipment (i.e., equalizing arms and snap-up brackets, sway control system) and other appropriate equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load. 2When properly equipped.

Maximum payload and towing capabilities are for properly equipped base vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. See

label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.

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REVISED 01.09.20

CALCULATE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

HITCH SETUP

Weight Distribution
Vehicle Correction Factor

Mustang Not Required
Fusion Not Required
Edge Not Required
EcoSport Not Required
Escape Not Required
Transit Connect Not Required
Explorer Not Required
Expedition 50%
Transit Use Not Recommended
Ranger Not Required
F-150 25%
F-150 Raptor 50%
F-250/F-350 Super Duty
F-450 Super Duty Pickup 25% Regular Cab

50% Crew Cab

Super Duty Chassis Cab (All) 50%

®

Pickup 50%

CALCULATION

Vehicle =
H1 =
H2 =
Correction Factor =
Height Change = (H2) minus (H1)

Reduction =

Amount

(Correction Factor)

(Reduction Amount)
Target Height =

Height =

Change

(Height Change)

= times

(H2)

= minus

CALCULATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle = F-150
H1 = 37 inches
H2 = 38 inches
Correction Factor = 25%
Height Change = 38" - 37" = 1 inch

Reduction =

Target Height = 37.75 inches

= 1" x 25% = .25 inches

Amount

Height =

= 38" - .25" = 37.75 inches

Change

1 Load trailer similar to the way it will be

loaded for the trip with 10% tongue load
and park on level ground

2 Adjust trailer tongue jack to get trailer level

or just slightly nose down

3 Load tow vehicle similar to the way it will

be used for the trip and park vehicle on
level ground

4 Adjust and secure weight distribution

ball mount height per manufacturer’s

7 Connect trailer to tow ball with no weight distribution bars

attached (make sure tongue jack is fully retracted)

instructions so tow ball is the same
height as trailer coupler when trailer is not
connected to tow vehicle

5 Measure top of front fender lip above the

center of the wheel to ground

6 Record this value as “H1”

H1

8 Measure top of front fender lip above the center of the wheel

to ground

9 Record this value as “H2”

H2

10 Adjust weight distribution bars per manufacturer’s instructions

to get tow vehicle top front of fender lip to “Target Height” and
making sure trailer is level to slightly nose down

11 Complete coupler latching, electrical connections, safety chains and

emergency braking system attachments

Target
Height

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WEIGHING IN

Measuring Tongue Load With Commercial Scale

To measure actual tongue load or king pin weight, disconnect the trailer and place only

the tongue (king pin) on a scale (at hitch ball or 5th-wheel king pin receiver height).

If the tongue load/king pin weight exceeds the upper weight limit, move more of the

trailer contents rearward to achieve the recommended tongue load/king pin weight. If

the tongue load or king pin weight is less than the lower limit, shift the load forward.

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 any optional

equipment. Your dealership sales consultant

can give you this number for the vehicle(s) you

are considering.

CARGO WEIGHT

includes all weight added to the Base Curb

Weight, including cargo and optional equipment

(check with your sales consultant). When

towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is

also part of the Cargo Weight.

PAYLOAD

is the combined maximum allowable weight

of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is

designed to carry. It is the Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating minus the Base Curb Weight.

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

is the Base Curb Weight plus actual Cargo

Weight plus passengers. It is important
to remember that GVW is not a limit or

specification – it is the actual weight that is

obtained when the fully-loaded vehicle

is driven onto a scale.

Base Curb + Cargo + Passenger = Gross Vehicle

Weight Weight Weight Weight (GVW)

GVW must not exceed GVWR (obtain from Safety Compliance Certification

Label on the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar).

GVW

GVW

Weight

+

Loaded Trailer = Gross Combination

GCW must not exceed GCWR (obtain from charts on pages 18–35 or

your vehicle’s owner’s manual).

Gross Combination

Weight (GCW)

Weight (GCW)

Gross Vehicle

Weight (GVW)

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Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR)

is the maximum allowable weight of the fully-

loaded vehicle (including passengers and

cargo). This number – along with other weight

limits, as well as tire, rim size and inflation

pressure data – is shown on the vehicle’s

Safety Compliance Certification Label, located

on the left front door lock facing or the door

latch post pillar (see next page). The GVW

must never exceed the GVWR.

Gross Axle Weight (GAW)

is the total weight placed on each axle

(front and rear). To determine the Gross

Axle Weights for your vehicle and trailer
combination, take your loaded vehicle and
trailer to a scale. With the trailer attached,

place the front wheels of the vehicle on the

scale to get the front GAW. For rear GAW,

weigh the towing vehicle with trailer attached,

but with just the four wheels of the vehicle on

the scale. Subtracting front GAW from that

amount gives you rear GAW.

Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR)

is the maximum weight to be carried by a
single axle (front or rear). These numbers
are also shown on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label. The total load on each

axle must never exceed its GAWR.

WEIGHT LIMITS

HOW TO FIND YOUR

Gross Combination Weight (GCW)

is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the

fully loaded trailer. It is the actual weight obtained when the

vehicle and trailer are weighed together on a scale.

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)

is the maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle and the

loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the

vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing

vehicle’s brake system is rated for operation at the GVWR –

NOT GCWR. Separate functional brake systems should be used for

safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than

1,500 lbs. when loaded.) The measured GCW must never

exceed the GCWR.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight

(as shown in the Trailer Towing Selector charts pages 18–35) is

the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can

tow, based on a minimum towing vehicle GVW. It assumes a towing

vehicle with any mandatory options, no cargo, tongue load of 10%

(conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15% (5th-wheel trailer),

and driver and passenger (150 lbs. each). F-Series Super Duty

®

Chassis Cab models also assume a second-unit body weight based

on 80 lbs. per foot cab-to-axle (CA). Weight of additional options,

passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted from this weight.

Tongue Load or 5th-Wheel King Pin Weight

is another critical measurement that must be made before towing.
It refers to the amount of the trailer’s weight that presses down on

the trailer hitch. Too much tongue load or king pin weight can cause

suspension/drivetrain damage and can press the vehicle down in

back causing the front wheels to lift to the point where traction,

steering response and braking can be severely decreased. Too little

tongue load or king pin weight can reduce rear-wheel traction and

cause instability, which may result in tail wagging or jackknifing.

Tongue load or king pin weights must meet the

following requirements:*

For trailers up to 2,000 lbs., tongue load not to exceed 200 lbs.

For conventional trailers over 2,000 lbs., tongue load is 10% of

loaded trailer weight.

For 5th-wheel trailers, king pin weight 15% of loaded trailer weight.

TRUCK’S AXLE RATIO.

If you do not know the axle ratio of your vehicle, check its Truck Safety

Compliance Certification Label (located on the left front door lock

facing or the door latch post pillar). Below the bar code, you will see the

word AXLE and a two-digit code. Use the chart below to find the

axle ratio that corresponds to that code.

REAR AXLE RATIO CODES

Rear Axle Non-Limited Limited Electronic
Vehicle Ratio Slip Slip Locking

Super Duty
(F-250/600)

3.73 37 3L 3E

4.10 41 4N/4W1 Not Available

4.30 Not Available 4L/4X2 4M

4.88 48 8L Not Available

F-150

3.31 27 Not Available L3

3.55 19 Not Available L9

3.73 26 Not Available L6

4.10 Not Available Not Available L4

Explorer

3.58 3B Not Available Not Available

3.73 3C Not Available Not Available

Expedition

3.31 15 Not Available Not Available

3.73 Not Available 3L3 Not Available

Transit

3.73 73 7L Not Available

4.10 41 4L Not Available

Ranger
E-Series

Cutaway

Motorhome

5.86 58 Not Available Not Available

6.14 61 Not Available Not Available

Commercial
Stripped Chassis

5.38 53 Not Available Not Available

1

2

3

3.31 31 Not Available 3H

3.55 35 3K 3J

3.15 15 Not Available L5

3.31 3A Not Available Not Available

3.15 10 Not Available Not Available

3.31 31 3L Not Available

3.73 71 Not Available 73

4.10 52/56 E2/E6 Not Available

4.56 58/83/85 E8/F3/F5 Not Available

4.88 48 Not Available Not Available

4.30 43 Not Available Not Available

4.88 48 Not Available Not Available

Wide rear axle on F-350 DRW Chassis Cab with Ambulance Package and 6.7L diesel engine.
Wide rear axle on F-350 DRW Chassis Cab with Ambulance Package and 7.3L gas engine.
Electronic Limited Slip axle.

Sample Truck Safety

Compliance Certification Label

(Refer to actual label on your vehicle)

For a 5,000-lb.

conventional trailer,

multiply 5,000 by .10 to

obtain a proper tongue

load of 500 lbs.

EXAMPLES:

For an 11,500-lb.

5th-wheel trailer,

multiplying 11,500 by .15

yields a king pin weight

of 1,725 lbs.

Note: Be sure the addition of tongue load or king pin weight does

not cause the key towing vehicle weight limits (GVWR and Rear

GAWR) to be exceeded. Remember, GVWR and GAWR are found

on the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label. If either of

these limits is exceeded, you should go with a larger vehicle or

a smaller trailer.

*Refer to the chart on page 39 for tongue load recommendations with

Ford factory-installed trailer hitch receivers.

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Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

Axle Code

GVWR

REVISED 11.05.19

ACCESSORIZE YOUR TOW

Ford Custom Accessories offer a great selection of towing items to enhance function and comfort. For current price and warranty information,

please contact your dealer or visit our website at: accessories.ford.com.

black powdercoat. See your

Ford Dealer or owner’s manual for

towing limitations.

Base Part No. 19A282

Trailer Hitch Wiring

Harnesses – 4-Pin

This 4-pin wiring harness assembly

is made to plug into the factory

electrical system. The 4-pin design

does not allow the use of trailers

with electric brakes. Dealer
installation recommended.

Base Part No. 15A416

Uses a 4-pin trailer tow connector
and converter box which interfaces
to the vehicle’s rear lighting signals

and power source.

Base Part No. 15A416

The 7-pin design allows the use

of trailers with electric brakes.

Includes bracket for convenient

attachment. Available for vehicles

with or without reverse camera

system option. Dealer installation

recommended.

Base Part No. 15A416

Trailer Hitch Assemblies

CLASS II, III and IV: Original

equipment hitch bolts directly

into existing holes – no drilling or

welding required. Rear fascia
trim required for installation.

May be required.

NOTE: Towing capacity could be limited by

vehicle powertrain. See your Ford Dealer or

owner’s manual for details.

Base Part No. 19D520

5th-Wheel/Gooseneck

Hitch Prep Package

Required Prep Package for

5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch

Kits. Wiring harness not included.

Base Part No. 5F057

5th-Wheel Hitch Kits

The 5th-Wheel Hitch Kits have

a Gross Trailer Weight Rating of

19,000 and 32,500 lbs. Other
features include a forged jaw;
a high-capacity head support

structure; 10° front-to-back pivot

and 6° side-to-side pivot for

easy hook-ups; 15-inch to 18-inch

vertical height adjustment; and an

extended-length handle.

NOTE: This kit is only for use with the

5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch Prep

Package. Other restrictions: only compatible

with 8-foot beds – cannot be used with

drop-in bedliners or bed mats. See owner’s

manual for specific vehicle tow ratings.

Base Part No. 19D520

Gooseneck Hitch Kit

This Gooseneck Hitch Ball has

a Gross Trailer Weight Rating of

27,500 lbs. on a 2-5/16" ball and

37,000 lbs. with a 3" ball. The

kit also includes two steel safety

chain tie-down attachments and a

durable plastic case.

NOTE: This kit is only for use with the
5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch Prep
Package. Other restrictions: cannot be

used with drop-in bedliners or bed mats.

See owner’s manual for specific

vehicle tow ratings.

Base Part No. 19F503

Trailer Hitch Ball Mounts –

Square Shank

Can be used in the raised or dropped

position to match trailer coupler

height. Available in durable

Trailer Hitch Ball

Forged, stainless steel construction

for maximum strength and

corrosion resistance. Available in

three sizes – 1-7/8", 2" and 2-5/16".

See your Ford Dealer for towing

limitations.

Base Part No. 19F503

Trailer Brake Kit

Vehicles must be equipped with

Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer

Tow Package (wiring) for kit to

be functional.

Base Part No. 19H332

Neutral Tow Kit

This handy kit allows you to tow
your vehicle behind your motorhome
– with all four wheels on the ground.
Available for 4WD and an automatic

transmission. Dealer installation

recommended. Not available for

AWD vehicles.

Base Part No. 7H332

Telescoping Trailer

Tow Mirrors

MANUAL: When towing, the mirror

telescopes out to help increase your

range of vision. When not towing,

the mirror slides in for normal range.

Mirrors also include a rearward

folding feature that allows them

to be folded against the vehicle for

tight spaces. (Black housing.)

POWER: Provides the same

features as manual trailer tow

mirrors, but the mirror glass features

a power adjust. Mirror glass is also

electrically heated to minimize

snow and ice buildup. The mirror

telescoping feature is still manual.

(Black and chrome housing cap.)

NOTE: Power trailer tow mirrors are for

vehicles equipped with power mirrors only

and turn signal/marker light feature is

only functional on vehicles originally

equipped with those features.

Base Part No. 17682 Passenger Side

Base Part No. 17683 Driver Side

Base Part No. 17696 Kit (Driver and

Passenger Side)

Trailer-Mounted Camera

Attach this helpful weatherproof

camera to the rear of the trailer to

show you what’s behind when in

reverse gear; image can be accessed

on the 8" color LCD screen in

the center stack.

Part No. HC3Z-19G490-K

(Camera only)

Part No. HC3Z-19G490-J

(Customer-Placed Camera

with Trailer Tire Pressure

Monitoring System)

Trailer Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS)

Displays the air pressure of a

connected trailer’s tires individually;

alerts you if any tire is low or losing

pressure – a numerical value will

tell you how low.

Part No. HC3Z-1A189-C

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

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REVISED 11.05.19

TOWING

BASICS

Towing a trailer

is demanding on

your vehicle, your

trailer and your

personal driving

skills. Follow

some basic rules

that will help

you tow safely

and have a lot

more fun.

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Photography, illustrations

and information presented

herein were correct when

approved for publishing. Ford

Motor Company reserves

the right to discontinue

or change at any time the

specifications or designs

without incurring obligation.

Some features shown or

described are optional at
extra cost. Some options are
required in combination with

other options. Consult your

dealer for the latest, most

complete information on
models, features, prices and

availability.

Many of the recreational

vehicles shown in this brochure

are modified or manufactured

by companies other than

Ford Motor Company. Ford

assumes no responsibility

for such modifications or

manufacturing.

Cargo and Weight

Distribution

For optimum handling and braking, the load

must be properly distributed

Keep center of gravity low for best handling

Approximately 60% of the allowable cargo

weight should be in the front half of the

trailer and 40% in the rear (within

limits of tongue load or king pin weight)

Load should be balanced from side-to-side

to optimize handling and tire wear

Load must be firmly secured to prevent

shifting during cornering or braking, which

could result in a sudden loss of control

Before Starting

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning,

stopping and backing up your trailer in an

area away from heavy traffic

Know clearance required for trailer roof

Check equipment (make a checklist)

Backing Up

Back up slowly, with someone spotting

near the rear of the trailer to guide you

Place one hand at bottom of steering

wheel and move it in the direction you

want the trailer to go

Make small steering inputs – slight

movement of steering wheel results in

much greater movement in rear of trailer

Turning

When turning, be sure to swing wide

enough to allow trailer to avoid curbs and

other obstructions.

Braking

Allow considerably more distance for

stopping with trailer attached

Remember, the braking system of the

tow vehicle is rated for operation at the

GVWR, not GCWR

If your tow vehicle is an F-150, F-Series

Super Duty

and your trailer has electric brakes,

the optional Integrated Trailer Brake

Controller (TBC) assists in smooth and

effective trailer braking by powering the

trailer’s electric or electric-over-hydraulic

brakes with proportional output based on

the towing vehicle’s brake pressure

If you are experiencing trailer sway and

your vehicle is equipped with electric

brakes and a brake controller, activate the
trailer brakes with the brake controller by
hand. Do not apply the tow vehicle brakes

as this can result in increased sway

®

, Transit or Expedition

Towing On Hills

Downshift the transmission to assist
braking on steep downgrades and to

increase power (reduce lugging)

when climbing hills

With TorqShift

tow/haul mode to automatically

®

transmission, select

eliminate unwanted gear search when

going uphill and help control vehicle

speed when going downhill

Parking With A Trailer

Whenever possible, vehicles with trailers

should not be parked on a grade. However,

if it is necessary, place wheel chocks

under the trailer’s wheels, following the

instructions below.

Apply the foot service brakes and hold

Have another person place the wheel

chocks under the trailer wheels on the

downgrade side

Once the chocks are in place, release brake

pedal, making sure the chocks will hold

the vehicle and trailer

Apply the parking brake

Shift automatic transmission into park, or

manual transmission into reverse

With 4-wheel drive, make sure the transfer

case is not in neutral (if applicable)

Starting Out Parked

On A Grade

Apply the foot service brake and hold

Start the engine with transmission in park

(automatic) or neutral (manual)

Shift the transmission into gear and

release the parking brake

Release the brake pedal and move the

vehicle uphill to free the chocks

Apply the brake pedal while another

person retrieves the chocks

Acceleration And Passing

The added weight of the trailer can

dramatically decrease the acceleration of

the towing vehicle – exercise caution.

When passing a slower vehicle, be sure

to allow extra distance. Remember, the

added length of the trailer must clear the

other vehicle before you can pull back in

Signal and make your pass on level terrain

with plenty of clearance

If necessary, downshift for

improved acceleration

Driving With An Automatic

Overdrive Transmission

With certain automatic overdrive

transmissions, towing – especially in

hilly areas – may cause excessive shifting

between overdrive and the next lower gear.

To eliminate this condition and achieve

steadier performance, overdrive can be

locked out (see vehicle owner’s manual)

If excessive shifting does not occur, use

overdrive to help enhance performance

Overdrive may also be locked out to

obtain engine braking on downgrades

When available, select tow/haul mode to

automatically eliminate unwanted gear

search and help control vehicle speed

when going downhill

Driving With Cruise Control

Turn off the cruise control with heavy

loads or in hilly terrain. The cruise control

may turn off automatically when you
are towing on long, steep grades. Use

caution while driving on wet roads and

avoid using cruise control in rainy or winter

weather conditions.

Tire Pressure

Underinflated tires get hot and may fail,

leading to possible loss of vehicle control

Overinflated tires may wear unevenly and

compromise traction and

stopping capability

Tires should be checked often for

conformance to recommended cold

inflation pressures

Spare Tire Use

A conventional, identical full-size spare

tire is required for trailer towing (mini,
compact and dissimilar full-size spare

tires should not be used; always replace

the spare tire with a new road tire

as soon as possible).

On The Road

After about 50 miles, stop in a protected

location and double-check:

Trailer hitch attachment

Lights and electrical connections

Trailer wheel lug nuts for tightness

Engine oil – check regularly

throughout your trip

High Altitude Operation

Your vehicle may have reduced

performance when operating at high

altitudes and when heavily loaded or

towing a trailer. While driving at elevation,

in order to match driving performance as

perceived at sea level, reduce GVWs and

GCWs by 2% per 1,000 ft. elevation.

Powertrain/Frontal Area

Considerations

The charts in this Guide show the

minimum powertrain needed to achieve

an acceptable towing performance for the

listed GCW of tow vehicle and trailer

Under certain conditions, however,

(e.g., when the trailer has a large frontal

area that adds substantial air drag or

when trailering in hilly or mountainous

terrain) it is wise to choose a vehicle

with a higher rating

Towing performance is maximized with a

low-drag, rounded front design trailer

Selecting a Trim Series

Your specific vehicle’s tow capability could

be reduced based on weight of selected

trim series and option content.

Note: For additional trailering information

pertaining to your vehicle, refer to the

vehicle owner’s manual.

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REVISED 10.08.19