towing capacity FORD F650 2010 12.G Owners Manual

Unloaded or lightly loaded vehicles
The braking system has been designed to safely stop your vehicle when
fully loaded to its GVWR.
WARNING:When operating empty or lightly loaded, sudden or
hard braking may induce wheel lockup with loss of vehicle
control and the possibility of accident and serious injury, especially on
wet or slippery road surfaces.
TRAILER TOWING
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.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
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.
Note:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
WARNING: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.
Model Maximum
GVWR - lb.
(kg)Maximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)*
F-650 Regular/Super/Crew Cab 26000 (11793) 40000 (18143)
F-750 Regular/Super/Crew Cab 30000 (13608) 45000 (20412)
F-750 Regular/Super/Crew Cab 33000 (14969) 60000 (27216)
* Figures shown are the maximum available for each model. Actual
ratings may be less, depending on your transmission. Check with your
sales consultant for the exact rating on your vehicle.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
Driving
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Parking brake ....................100, 107
warning light .............................22
Power door locks ........................64
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....195
fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .................218
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................129
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................33, 35, 40
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................81
Relays ........................................144
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...69–70, 72
Safety defects, reporting ..162–163
Safety restraints ..............69–70, 72
Belt-Minder.............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........74
extension assembly ..................74
for adults .............................70, 72
for children ...............................79
lap belt ......................................71
warning light and chime .........22,
74–75Safety seats for children ............83
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................235
General Maintenance
Information .............................235
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................83
heated ........................................67
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................218
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ..................91
jump starting ..........................151
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................91
Steering .....................................176
Steering wheel
controls ................................54, 59
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................120, 202
T
Tachometer .................................28
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........46–47
Tires ...........................................210
Towing
wrecker ....................................155
Traction control
off light ......................................22
Transmission .....................122, 126
automatic operation ...............122
Index
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