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Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight rating
limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or
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 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.
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lbs. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-150 Regular Van (6700 GVWR)
4.6L 3.5511500
(5216)6400 (2903) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6800 (3084) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Van (Crew) (6700 GVWR)
4.6L 3.5511500
(5216)6200 (2812) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6600 (2994) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Van (7000 GVWR)
4.6L 3.5511500
(5216)6500 (2948) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6900 (3130) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (7000 GVWR)
4.6L 3.5511500
(5216)5700 (2585) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6200 (2812) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (7000 GVWR)
4.6L 3.5511500
(5216)6100 (2767) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6500 (2948) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular Van (7200 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7310500
(4763)5100 (2313) 60 (5.52)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lbs. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
.E-250 Regular Van (8600 GVWR)
4.6L 4.1011000
(4990)5600 (2540) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7500 (3402) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular Van (Crew) (8600 GVWR)
4.6L 4.1011000
(4990)5300 (2404) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7200 (3266) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Extended Van (7300 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7310500
(4763)5000 (2268) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Extended Van (8600 GVWR)
4.6L 4.1011000
(4990)5400 (2449) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Extended Van (Crew) (8600 GVWR)
4.6L 4.1011000
(4990)5300 (2404) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular Van (9500 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6300 (2858) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lbs. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)9200 (4173) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular Van (Crew) (9500 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6100 (2767) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7100 (3221) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)9000 (4082) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Van (9400 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6200 (2812) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7200 (3266) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)9000 (4082) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Van (Crew) (9250 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)6900 (3130) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)8800 (3992) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lbs. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-350 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)6900 (3130) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (8700 GVWR)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)8700 (3946) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)6900 (3130) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (8700 GVWR)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)8800 (3992) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular Wagon (12–passenger) (8700 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)6800 (3084) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular Wagon (12–passenger) (8700 GVWR)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)8700 (3946) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Wagon (12–passenger) (9300 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)5700 (2585) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)6700 (3039) 60 (5.52)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lbs. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)8400 (3810) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Wagon (15–passenger) (9100 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)5600 (2540) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)6600 (2994) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Wagon (15–passenger) (9300 GVWR)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)8400 (3810) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (138”wheelbase, single rear wheel) (9600
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7900 (3583) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (138”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10700
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7800 (3538) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lbs. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-350 Cutaway (158”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (176”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.10/4.5618500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Chassis Cab (138”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10700
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (158”wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(11500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7600 (3447) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Chassis Cab (176”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.10/4.5618500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
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