towing FORD F350 2004 User Guide
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Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits
could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance,
engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)–is the weight of the loaded vehicle
(GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)–is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer–including all cargo and
passengers–that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
(Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at
GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing
vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle.The
GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight–is the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only
mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of
10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel
trailer), and driver only (150 lbs [68 kg]).Consult your dealership (or
theRV and Trailer Towing Guideprovided by your dealership) for
more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight–refers to the amount
of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:For a 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply
5,000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to
750 lbs. (227 to 340 kg). For an 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer,
multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725
to 2,875 lbs. (782 to 1,304 kg)
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
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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.
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
this chapter.
Loaded vehicles 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.
Your vehicle can 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 GCWR chart (in theTrailer towing
section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take your
vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.
This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be
below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel 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.
2nd unit bodies are not included in maximum trailer weight ratings. The
weight of the additional“body”must be subtracted from the maximum
trailer weight.
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Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully prior to and after any towing operation. The
following trailer towing charts apply to vehicles equipped with gasoline
engines; for Diesel engines, refer to your6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Note:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary or conventional spare
tire. If the spare tire is different in size (diameter and/or width), tread
type (All-Season or All-Terrain) or is from a different manufacturer other
than the road tires on your vehicle, your spare tire is considered
“temporary”. Consult information on the spare tire label for limitations
when using.
Refer toTransmission temperature gaugein theInstrument Cluster
chapter for transmission fluid temperature information.
F-250 Regular Cab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7800 (3537)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 9300 (4217)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 10600 (4807)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 14100 (6394)
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F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9400 (4263)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel,
with optional
14,000 lb.
hitch)4.30 20000 (9072) 12900 (5850)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12900 (5850)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9900 (4491)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel,
with optional
14,000 lb.
hitch)4.30 20000 (9072) 12900 (5850)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12900 (5851)
F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7200 (3266)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8700 (3946)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 10100 (4581)
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F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7300 (3311)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8800 (3992)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10600 (4808)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6800 (3084)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8300 (3765)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9700 (4400)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6800 (3084)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8300 (3765)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10200 (4627)
F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6900 (3130)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8400 (3810)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9700 (4400)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 13200 (5987)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7000 (3175)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8500 (3856)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10300 (4672)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 13300 (6033)
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F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6400 (2903)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 7900 (3583)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9200 (4172)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12700 (5759)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6500 (2948)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8000 (3629)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9800 (4445)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12800 (5806)
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6900 (3130)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8400 (3810)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9700 (4400)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6900 (3130)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8400 (3810)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10300 (4671)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6400 (2903)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 7900 (3583)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9300 (4218)
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F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6500 (2948)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8000 (3629)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9800 (4445)
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9400 (4264)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12900 (5851)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9900 (4491)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12900 (5851)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9000 (4082)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9500 (4309)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
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F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6700 (3039)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8200 (3719)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9500 (4309)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6700 (3039)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8200 (3719)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10100 (4580)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6200 (2812)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 7700 (3493)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9100 (4128)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6300 (2858)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 7800 (3538)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9600 (4354)
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9200 (4173)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12700 (5761)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9700 (4400)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12700 (5761)
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F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 8700 (3946)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12200 (5534)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9200 (4172)
6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 12200 (5532)
F-450 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.8L All 22000 (9979) 14500 (6577)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.8L 4.88 24000 (10886) 16600 (7530)
6.8L 5.38 26000 (11793) 18600 (8437)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.8L All 22000 (9979) 14200 (6441)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.8L 4.88 24000 (10886) 16300 (7394)
6.8L 5.38 26000 (11793) 18300 (8301)
F-450 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.8L All 22000 (9979) 14200 (6441)
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F-450 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.8L 4.88 24000 (10886) 16200 (7348)
6.8L 5.38 26000 (11793) 18200 (8255)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.8L All 22000 (9979) 13800 (6260)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.8L 4.88 24000 (10886) 15800 (7167)
6.8L 5.38 26000 (11793) 17800 (8074)
F-450 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.8L All 22000 (9979) 14000 (6350)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.8L 4.88 24000 (10886) 16000 (7257)
6.8L 5.38 26000 (11793) 18000 (8165)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.8L All 22000 (9979) 13700 (6214)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.8L 4.88 24000 (10886) 15700 (7121)
6.8L 5.38 26000 (11793) 17700 (8029)
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