Required/Recommended Trailer Towing Equipment Trailer Towing Selector

It is essential that your vehicle includes
any optional equipment needed to best
perform its expected towing tasks. This
equipment falls into the two categories
listed at right:
Required
Equipment
1. Required Equipment includes items 2. Recommended Equipment includes Select column with transmission, cab design and (150 pounds) only. Weight of additional options, sider when towing a fifth-wheel or gooseneck
that must be installed. Your New items that can make towing easier, and drive system (4x2 or 4x4) you prefer. Read down passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted trailer:
Vehicle Limited Warranty (see your are strongly recommended for column to find the trailer weight that can be from this weight. Also check Required and
towed with engine/axle ratio combinations listed Recommended Equipment on page 18. Model Max. Ride Ht.*
Dealer for a copy) may be voided if you strenuous towing conditions. F-250 56-57 inches
at left. GCWR column shows maximum allow-
tow without them. F-350 SRW 58-59 inches
able combined weight of vehicle, trailer and Ride Height Considerations
cargo (including passengers) for each on Super Duty 4x4 Pickups F-350 DRW 57-58 inches
Recommended Equipment engine/axle ratio combination. Maximum The tough monobeam front axle and spring
capacity result in a durable vehicle with the *Vehicles with other configurations may have
Loaded Trailer Weight assumes towing vehicle
(Where Not Required) with mandatory options, no cargo and driver following ride heights you will need to con- varying ride heights.

Windstar Wagon
Super Duty F-250/350 Pickup (Fifth-Wheel Towing)

Super Duty
Expedition

Van/Wagon
5th Wheel
F-250/350
Windstar

F-Series

E-Series
Explorer
Ranger
Escape
• For Trailers From 2,000-3,500

F-150
Ford
Cars
pounds – Class II Trailer Tow
Package. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission
Escape Aftermarket Auxiliary Regular Cab SuperCab Crew Cab
• For Trailers Over 1,000 pounds – Transmission Oil Cooler X(a) – – – – X(h) X(h) – – – 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 F-250 F-250 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 F-250 F-250 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 F-250 F-250 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4
3.0L Engine. Ratio
Step Bumper (f) – – – X(b) X(c) X(d) X(e) X(e) – X(e) Engine (Lbs.) 4x2 4x4 SRW DRW SRW DRW 4x2 4x4 SRW DRW SRW DRW 4x2 4x4 SRW DRW SRW DRW
• For Trailers Over 2,000 pounds –
Weight-Carrying Hitch (f) 5.4L 3.73 13,500 8,100 7,600 8,000 7,800 7,600 7,300 7,700 7,300 7,700 7,500 7,300 7,100 7,400 7,100 7,400 – 7,100 –
3.0L Engine and Class II Trailer
(Trailers Under 5,000 lbs.) X – X X X X X X – X SEFI V8 4.10 15,000 9,600 9,100 9,500 9,300 9,100 8,800 9,200 8,800 9,200 9,000 8,800 8,600 8,900 8,600 8,900 – 8,600 –
Tow Package.
6.8L 3.73 17,000 11,500 11,000 11,400 11,100 11,000 10,600 11,100 10,700 11,100 10,800 10,700 10,400 10,800 10,400 10,800 10,500 10,400 10,000
F-150 Weight-Distributing Hitch (f)
SEFI V10 4.30 20,000 14,500 14,000 14,400 14,100 14,000 13,600 14,100 13,700 14,100 13,800 13,700 13,400 13,800 13,400 13,800 13,500 13,400 13,000
• For Trailers Over 4,000 pounds – (Trailers Over 5,000 lbs.) – – – X X X X X – X 7.3L V8 3.73 20,000 14,000 13,500 13,900 13,600 13,500 13,200 13,700 13,200 13,600 13,400 13,300 13,000 13,400 13,000 13,300 13,000 13,000 12,600
Heavy-Duty Electrical/Cooling Trailer Towing Package – X X – X X X X(j) X(j) X DI Turbo 4.10 20,000 – – – 13,600 – 13,200 – – – 13,400 – 13,000 – – – 13,000 – 12,600
Package, OR Class III Trailer Diesel
Tow Group. Class III Hitch Receiver (V6 Only) – – – X(i) – – – – – –
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Manual Transmission
F-550 Class IV Hitch Receiver – – – – – – – X – –
• For 30,000 pounds GCWR Long Pickup Box – – – – – – – – X(g) – 5.4L 3.73 13,500 8,200 7,700 8,100 7,800 7,700 7,400 7,800 7,400 7,800 7,500 7,400 7,200 7,500 7,100 7,500 – 7,100 –
Capability – High Capacity (a) Recommended for long-distance, high-speed towing with automatic transmission on Escort/ZX2, Focus, Crown Victoria, Mustang, and Taurus Light-Duty
SEFI V8 4.10 15,000 9,700 9,200 9,600 9,300 9,200 8,900 9,300 8,900 9,300 9,000 8,900 8,700 9,000 8,600 8,900 – 8,600 –
Trailer Tow Package. applications. (b) Ranger step bumper is rated at 2,000 lbs. maximum trailer weight. (c) For trailers under 3,500 lbs. with standard rear bumper. (d) Step 6.8L 3.73 16,500 11,000 10,500 10,900 10,600 10,500 10,200 10,600 10,200 10,600 10,300 10,200 10,000 10,300 10,000 10,300 10,000 10,000 9,600
bumper with 4,000-lb. trailer rating is standard. (e) For trailers under 5,000 lbs. with Rear Step Bumper. (f) Capacities for bumpers/hitch receivers shown on SEFI V10 4.30 20,000 14,500 14,000 14,400 14,100 14,000 13,700 14,100 13,700 14,100 13,800 13,700 13,500 13,800 13,500 13,800 13,500 13,500 13,100
Expedition page 13. (g) 5th wheel towing with short-box units limits turning angle. Parking maneuvers can be improved with a sliding-type 5th wheel hitch. (h) If vehicle 7.3L V8 3.73 20,000 14,000 13,500 13,900 13,600 13,500 13,100 13,600 13,200 13,600 13,300 13,200 12,900 13,300 12,900 13,300 13,000 13,000 12,600
• For Trailers Over 4,000 pounds is not equipped with factory Class III Trailer Tow Group, auxiliary transmission oil cooler is recommended if you are planning on: traveling farther than 50
DI Turbo 4.10 20,000 – – – 13,600 – 13,100 – – – 13,300 – 12,900 – – – 13,000 – 12,600
miles, towing in hilly terrain, or towing frequently. (i) Available as factory option (53L) or as dealer accessory, depending on model. (j) Standard on pickup models
– Class III Trailer Tow Group. Diesel
Note: This information also applies to models with Pickup Box Delete option (66D).

Frontal Area Considerations

Super Duty F-250/350 Pickup (Conventional Towing)
Frontal Area Limitations/ Frontal area is the total
Vehicle Line Considerations With area in square feet that a Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission
Escort/ZX2*/Focus/Mustang 20 sq. ft. All applications
Windstar Van/Wagon
moving vehicle and trailer Regular Cab SuperCab Crew Cab
Base Vehicle Frontal Area Cargo Van OR Wagon without Class II Trailer Tow Pkg.
32 sq. ft. Wagon with Class II Trailer Tow Pkg. exposes to air resistance. Axle GCWR 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-250 F-250 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 F-250 F-250 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 F-250 F-250 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4
Explorer 50 sq. ft. All applications The chart shows the Engine Ratio (Lbs.) 4x2 4x4 SRW DRW SRW DRW 4x2 4x4 SRW DRW SRW DRW 4x2 4x4 SRW DRW SRW DRW
Ranger Base Vehicle Frontal Area 2.3L I4 or 2.5L I4 Engine limitations that must be 5.4L 3.73 13,500 8,100 7,600 8,000 7,800 7,600 7,300 7,700 7,300 7,700 7,500 7,300 7,100 7,400 7,100 7,400 – 7,100 –
50 sq. ft. 3.0L V6 or 4.0L V6 Engine SEFI V8 4.10 15,000 9,600 9,100 9,500 9,300 9,100 8,800 9,200 8,800 9,200 9,000 8,800 8,600 8,900 8,600 8,900 – 8,600 –
E-Series 60 sq. ft. All applications
considered in selecting a 6.8L 3.73 17,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Excursion 60 sq. ft. All applications vehicle/trailer SEFI V10 4.30 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
F-150 Base Vehicle Frontal Area Without Heavy-Duty Electrical/Cooling Pkg. or Class III 7.3L V8 3.73 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
combination. Exceeding DI Turbo 4.10 20,000 – – – 10,000 – 10,000 – – – 10,000 – 10,000 – – – 10,000 – 10,000
Trailer Tow Group
these limitations may Diesel
60 sq. ft. With Heavy-Duty Electrical/Cooling Pkg. or Class III
significantly reduce the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Manual Transmission
Trailer Tow Group
Expedition Base Vehicle Frontal Area Without Class III Trailer Tow Group performance of your 5.4L 3.73 13,500 8,200 7,700 8,100 7,800 7,700 7,400 7,800 7,400 7,800 7,500 7,400 7,200 7,500 7,100 7,500 – 7,100 –
60 sq. ft. With Class III Trailer Tow Group SEFI V8 4.10 15,000 9,700 9,200 9,600 9,300 9,200 8,900 9,300 8,900 9,300 9,000 8,900 8,700 9,000 8,600 9,000 – 8,600 –
towing vehicle.
Super Duty F-Series 60 sq. ft. All applications except F-550 with High Capacity 6.8L 3.73 16,500 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 9,600
SEFI V10 4.30 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Trailer Tow Pkg.
7.3L V8 3.73 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
90 sq. ft. F-550 with High Capacity Trailer Tow Pkg.
DI Turbo 4.10 20,000 – – – 10,000 – 10,000 – – – 10,000 – 10,000 – – – 10,000 – 10,000
* Manual Transmission Only Diesel
Notes: • This information also applies to models with Pickup Box Delete option (66D).
• Trailer weights are limited to 10,000 lbs. due to limitations of the conventional hitch. If you wish to tow a heavier weight, consider a fifth-wheel hitch (see chart above).

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 Trailer Towing Selector
Super Duty F-350/450/550 Chassis Cab (Fifth-Wheel Towing) F-150 Pickup (Conventional Towing)
Trailer weights shown assume 1,000 lbs. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.)
– Automatic Transmission
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission Axle GCWR Regular Cab SuperCab SuperCrew
Regular Chassis Cab Super Chassis Cab Crew Chassis Cab Engine Ratio (Lbs.) 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-450 F-450 F-550 F-550 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-350 F-450 F-450 F-550 F-550 4.2L SEFI V6 3.31 9,000 4,800 – – – – –
Axle GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 3.55 10,000 5,800 5,400 5,500 – – –
Engine Ratio (Lbs.) SRW SRW DRW DRW DRW* DRW* DRW* DRW* SRW SRW DRW DRW SRW SRW DRW DRW DRW DRW DRW DRW 4.6L SEFI V8 3.08 10,000 2,000 – 2,000 – – –
5.4L 3.73 13,500 7,400 6,900 6,900 6,500 – – – – 7,100 6,700 – – 6,800 6,400 – – – – – – 3.31 10,500 6,200 5,800 5,900 5,600 – –
SEFI V-8 4.10 15,000 8,900 8,400 8,400 8,000 – – – – 8,600 8,200 – – 8,300 7,900 – – – – – – 3.55 11,500 (1) 7,200 6,800 6,900 6,600 6,600 6,200
6.8L 3.73 17,000 10,700 10,300 10,200 9,800 – – – – 10,400 10,000 10,000 9,700 10,100 9,700 9,800 9,400 – – – – 3.55 11,000 (2) – 6,300 – 6,100 – 5,700
SEFI V-10 4.30 20,000 – – 13,200 12,800 – – – – – – 13,000 12,700 – – 12,800 12,400 – – – – 5.4L SEFI V8 3.31 12,000 7,600 7,200 7,300 7,000 – –
4.88 24,000 – – – – 16,700 16,400 16,600 16,300 – – – – – – – – 16,100 15,800 16,000 15,700 3.55 13,000 (1) 8,600 8,200 8,400 8,000 8,000 7,700
5.38 26,000 – – – – 18,700 18,400 18,600 18,300 – – – – – – – – 18,100 17,800 18,000 17,700 3.55 12,500 (2) – 7,700 – 7,500 – 7,200
7.3L V-8 DI 3.73 20,000 13,300 12,900 12,800 12,400 – – – – 13,000 12,600 12,600 12,200 12,700 12,300 12,300 11,900 – – – –
3.73 13,500 8,800 8,400 8,600 8,300 – –
Turbo Diesel 4.10 20,000 – – 12,800 12,400 – – – – – – 12,600 12,200 – – 12,300 11,900 – – – –
5.4L NGV V8 3.73 11,000 5,900 – – – – –
4.88 26,000 – – – – 18,200 17,900 18,100 17,800 – – – – – – – – 17,600 17,300 17,600 17,200
30,000(1) – – – – – – 22,100 21,800 – – – – – – – – – – 21,600 21,200 (Natural Gas)
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.)
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Manual Transmission
– Manual Transmission
5.4L 3.73 13,500 7,400 7,000 7,000 6,600 – – – – 7,100 6,700 – – 6,800 6,400 – – – – – –
SEFI V-8 4.10 15,000 8,900 8,500 8,500 8,100 – – – – 8,600 8,200 – – 8,300 7,900 – – – – – – 4.2L SEFI V6 3.08 6,500 2,000 – 2,000 – – –
6.8L
SEFI V-10
3.73
4.30
16,500
20,000
10,200
–
9,900
–
9,800
13,300
9,400
12,900
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
10,000
–
9,600
–
9,600
13,100
9,200
12,700
9,700
–
9,300
–
9,300
12,800
8,900
12,400
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
3.31
3.55
7,200
7,800
–
3,600
2,600
3,200
–
3,300
–
–
–
–
–
– Ranger
4.88 22,000 – – – – 14,700 14,400 – – – – – – – – – -- 14,200 13,800 – – 4.6L SEFI V8 3.08 6,500 2,000 – 2,000 – – –
5.38 22,000 – – – – 14,700 14,400 – – – – – – – – – -- 14,200 13,800 – – 3.31 7,200 2,900 2,500 2,600 2,300 – –
7.3L V-8 DI 3.73 20,000 13,200 12,800 12,800 12,300 – – – – 12,900 12,500 12,600 12,200 12,700 12,200 12,300 11,900 – – – – Maximum Loaded
3.55 7,800 3,400 3,100 3,200 2,900 – –
Turbo Diesel 4.10 20,000 – – 12,800 12,300 – – – – – – 12,600 12,200 – – 12,300 11,900 – – – – Trailer Weight (Lbs.) –
4.88 26,000 – – – – 18,200 17,900 18,100 17,800 – – – – – – – – 17,600 17,300 17,500 17,200 (1) With 16-inch tires or 4x2 P275 17-inch tires. (2) With 4x4 P265 or LT265 17-inch tires. Automatic Transmission
* F-450/550 weights shown are for 141-inch wheelbase Regular Cab or 176-inch wheelbase Crew Cab models. For 165, 189, 200 and 201-inch wheelbase models, weights may be somewhat less (usually not Regular Cab SuperCab
more than 400 pounds). (1) Available with High Capacity Trailer Tow Package Only. Axle GCWR
Engine Ratio (Lbs.) 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
Super Duty F-650/750 Super Duty Class A 2.5L 4.10 5,500 2,195 – – –

To determine Maximum Trailer Weight, subtract your vehicle’s Motorhome Chassis SEFI I4
2.3L 4.10 5,500 2,295 – – –
GVWR from the following Maximum GCWRs:
SEFI I4(1)
Model Max. GVWR Max. GCWR* Max. GVWR Max. GCWR Max. Trailer Wt. 3.0L 3.73 7,500 4,145 – 3,955 –
SEFI V6 3.73(2) 7,500 4,010 – 3,825 –
F-650 Regular/Super/Crew Cab 26,000 lbs. 40,000 lbs. 15,700 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 10,300 lbs.
3.73/ 7,500 – 3,895 – 3,700
F-750 Regular/Super/Crew Cab 30,000 lbs. 45,000 lbs. 18,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 4.10
F-750 Regular/Super/Crew Cab 33,000 lbs. 60,000 lbs. 20,500 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 5,500 lbs. 4.0L SOHC 3.55 9,500 6,070 – 5,885 –
*Figures shown are the maximum available for each model. Actual ratings may be 22,000 lbs.* 26,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. SEFI V6 3.55(2) 9,500 5,940 – 5,755 –
less, depending on your transmission. Check with your sales consultant for the * Late availability. 3.73/ 9,500 – 5,820 – 5,620
exact rating on your vehicle.
4.10
Note: Towing vehicle's braking system is rated for operation at GVWR – NOT GCWR.
Note: Applications that exceed 10,000 lbs. Maximum Trailer Weight require a Separate functional brake systems should be used for safe control of towed vehicles
fifth-wheel hitch. Maximum Loaded
or trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs. when loaded.
F-150 Pickup (Fifth-Wheel Towing) Trailer Weight (Lbs.) –
Manual Transmission

Maximum Loaded Trailer 2.5L 3.73/ 4,800 1,590 – 1,395 –

Weight (Lbs.) – SEFI I4 4.10
Automatic Transmission 2.3L 3.73/ 4,800 1,690 – 1,495 –
Axle GCWR Regular Cab SuperCab SEFI I4(1) 4.10
Engine Ratio (Lbs.) 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 3.0L 3.73 6,000 2,685 – 2,495 –
SEFI V6 3.73(2) 6,000 2,550 – 2,365 –
4.2L SEFI V6 3.55 10,000 5,800 5,400 5,500 –
3.73/ 6,000 – 2,430 – 2,230
4.6L SEFI V8 3.55 11,500 (1) 7,200 6,800 7,000 6,600
4.10
3.55 11,000 (2) – 6,300 – 6,100
4.0L SOHC 3.55 7,000 3,610 – 3,420 –
5.4L SEFI V8 3.55 13,000 (1) 8,700 8,300 8,400 8,000
SEFI V6 3.55(2) 7,000 3,480 – 3,285 –
3.55 12,500 (2) – 7,800 – 7,500
3.73/ 7,000 – 3,360 – 3,155
3.73 13,500 8,800 8,400 8,600 8,300
4.10
(1) With 16-inch tires or 4x2 P275 17-inch tires.
(2) With 4x4 P265 or LT265 17-inch tires. (1) Late Availability.
(2) Ranger Edge Only.
Note: While F-150 SuperCrew has the capability to tow up to 8,000 lbs. and the box
will accept a fifth-wheel hitch, current fifth-wheel trailer designs are not compatible Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms,
with SuperCrew. Any questions should be referred to the trailer dealer/manufacturer. M
20 multiply the pounds by .45; to obtain information in
centimeters, multiply the inches by 2.54.
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