load capacity FORD F150 2001 10.G Owners Manual

Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual. Consider
using one of the lower gears.
VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:
²Base Curb Weight:Weight of the vehicle including any standard
equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or
aftermarket equipment.
²Payload:Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers
and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight
rating minus base curb weight.
²GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight):Base curb weight plus payload
weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.
²GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):Maximum total weight of
the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The
GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety
Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar.
²GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):Carrying capacity for each axle
system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar.
²GCW (Gross Combined Weight):The combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer.
²GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating):Maximum combined
weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the
trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the
vehicle is designed to tow.
²Maximum Trailer Weight Rating:Maximum weight of a trailer the
vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is
determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer
towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
²Maximum Trailer Weight:Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded
vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing
vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
²Trailer Weight Range:Specified weight range that the trailer must
fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating.
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Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when
figuring the total weight.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the
originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do
not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver's door,
lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before adding
any additional equipment, refer to these limitations. If you are adding
weight to the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight added
to the cab), the weight added should not exceed the front axle reserve
capacity (FARC). Additional frontal weight may be added to the front
axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways (i.e.
restrict the number of passengers or amount of cargo carried).
You may add equipment throughout your vehicle if the total weight
added is equal to or less than the total axle reserve capacity (TARC)
weight. You should NEVER exceed the total axle reserve capacity.
Always ensure that the weight of passengers, cargo and equipment being
carried is within the weight limitations that have been established for
your vehicle including both gross vehicle weight and Front and rear
gross axle weight rating limits. Under no circumstance should these
limitations be exceeded. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation
could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and
utility-type vehicles
For important information regarding safe operation of this type
of vehicle, see thePreparing to drive your vehiclesection in
theDrivingchapter of this owner guide.
Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as
slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
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Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most
passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load,
hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
chart to find the maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear axle
ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without
cargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the
following charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight
on the chart.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is
unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition
system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your
engine's air intake and severely damage your engine.
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the
hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars).
Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is
submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause
internal transmission damage.
TOWING A TRAILER
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.
Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
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²Five tire rotation
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,
load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., ªAll Terrainº, etc.),
as originally offered by Ford.
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The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
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cap ...........................................177
capacity ...................................194
choosing the right fuel ...........176
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................181
detergent in fuel .....................177
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................174,177,178
filter, specifications .........178,194
fuel pump shut-off switch .....129
gauge .........................................13
improving fuel economy ........178
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ....................176,199
quality ......................................176
running out of fuel .................177
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................174
Fuses ...................................130,131
Garage door opener ....................53
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............177
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................178
Gauges .........................................13
battery voltage gauge ...............15
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....120
calculating ...............................122
definition .................................120
driving with a heavy load ......120
location ....................................120
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............120
calculating ........................120,122definition .................................120
driving with a heavy load ......120
location ....................................120
Hazard flashers .........................129
Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ......................................188
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................188
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam ............................11,17
replacing bulbs .......................184
turning on and off ....................17
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................43
heating and air
conditioning system .................43
Hood ..........................................149
Ignition .......................................199
positions of the ignition ...........46
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..96
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................183
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................192
cluster ...................................8,192
lighting up
panel and interior .....................18
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......142
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
locking and unlocking doors ....72
programming entry code .........71
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........46
Lamps
autolamp system .......................18
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................188
cargo lamps ...............................18
Index
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daytime running light ...............17
fog lamps ...................................18
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps ......................56,57
replacing
bulbs ............183,184,185,186,187
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,108
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................12
engine oil pressure ...................11
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................8
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
speed control ............................50
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................120
GAWR ......................................120
GVWR ......................................120
trailer towing ..........................120
Loading instructions .................121
Locks
autolock .....................................70
childproof ..................................59
doors ..........................................59
Lubricant specifications ....197,199
Lumbar support, seats ...............76
Mirrors
fold away ...................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Moon roof ....................................57
Motorcraft parts .................178,194Octane rating ............................176
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................150
Overdrive .....................................52
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................67
Parking brake ............................109
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....194
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................19
Power adjustable foot pedals .....19
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................134
Power door locks ...................59,70
Power steering ..........................110
fluid, checking and adding ....160
fluid, refill capacity ................194
fluid, specifications ..........197,199
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................111
Radio ............................................21
Relays ........................................130
Remote entry system ............66,67
illuminated entry ......................71
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
panic alarm ...............................67
replacement/additional
transmitters ..........................69,70
replacing the batteries .............68
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........13,79,80,81,82,83
Safety defects, reporting ..........215
Safety restraints ......79,80,81,82,83
belt minder ...............................86
cleaning the safety belts ...89,193
extension assembly ..................85
for adults .........................80,81,82
for children ..........................94,95
lap belt ......................................84
warning light
and chime ...................10,12,13,85
Safety seats for children ............96
Index
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