2005 FORD F150 engine

Cargo Weight–includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,
including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load
or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)–is the total weight placed on each axle
(front and rear)–including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)–is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear).These
numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
located on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The total load on each
axle must never exceed its GAWR.
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle 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.
Note:For trailer towing information refer toTrailer towingfound in
this chapter or theRV and Trailer Towing Guideprovided by your
dealership.
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)–is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +
passengers.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)–is the maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle (including all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo).
The GVWR is shown on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label located on the driver’s
door or B-Pillar. The GVW must
never exceed the GVWR.
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.
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transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each
weighed 220 lb. (100 kg), the calculation would be: 1400–(2 x 220)–
(12 x 100) = 1400–440–1200 =–40 lb. Metric conversion; 636 kg–
(2 x 100)–(12 x 45) = 636–200–540 =–104 kg. No, you do not
have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. You will need
to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove
3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be:
1400–(2 x 220)–(9 x 100) = 1400–440–900 = 60 lb. Metric
conversion; 636 kg–(2 x 100)–(9 x 45) = 636–200–405 = 31 kg.
Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend
home.
The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your
vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Certification label
found on the driver’s door.
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.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II, III or IV 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.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a heavy-duty trailer towing package,
the maximum weight your vehicle can tow is limited to 5,000 lb.
(2,268 kg)
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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Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully periodically during, and after any towing operation.
Exceeding the maximum GCWR could result in extensive damage
to your vehicle and personal injury.
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.
Regular Cab 4x2 (126”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.2L (with
manual
transmission)3.31 7200 (3266) 2400 (1089)
3.55 8500 (3856) 3700 (1678)
4.2L (with
automatic
transmission)3.55 10000 (4536) 5100 (2313)
3.73 10500 (4763) 5600 (2540)
4.6L 3.55 11500 (5216) 6500 (2948)
4.6L 3.73 12000 (5443) 7000 (3175)
5.4L 3.31 12000 (5443) 6900 (3130)
5.4L 3.55 13000 (5897) 7900 (3583)
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 8400 (3810)
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Regular Cab 4x2 (145”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.2L (with
manual
transmission)3.31 7200 (3266) 2200 (998)
3.55 8500 (3856) 3500 (1588)
4.2L (with
automatic
transmission)3.55 10000 (4536) 5000 (2268)
3.73 10500 (4763) 5500 (2495)
4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6600 (2994)
4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 7100 (3221)
5.4L 3.31 12500 (5670) 7300 (3311)
5.4L 3.55 14000 (6350) 8800 (3992)
5.4L 3.73 15000 (6804) 9800 (4445)
5.4L Heavy Duty 4.10 15300 (6940) 9900 (4491)
Regular Cab 4x4 (126”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.6L 3.55 11500 (5216) 6200 (2812)
4.6L 3.73 12000 (5443) 6700 (3039)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.55 13000 (5897) 7600 (3447)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.55 12500 (5670) 7100 (3221)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.73 13500 (6123) 8100 (3674)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.73 13000 (5897) 7600 (3447)
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Regular Cab 4x4 (145”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6300 (2858)
4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6800 (3084)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.55 14000 (6350) 8500 (3856)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.55 13500 (6123) 8000 (3629)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.73 15000 (6804) 9500 (4309)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.73 14500 (6577) 9000 (4082)
5.4L Heavy Duty 4.10 15300 (6940) 9500 (4309)
SuperCab 4x2 (133”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.6L 3.55 11500 (5216) 6300 (2858)
4.6L 3.73 12000 (5443) 6800 (3084)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.55 13000 (5897) 7600 (3447)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.55 12500 (5670) 7100 (3220)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.73 13500 (6123) 8100 (3674)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.73 13000 (5897) 7600 (3447)
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SuperCab 4x2 (145”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6400 (2903)
4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6900 (3130)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.55 14000 (6350) 8600 (3901)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.55 13500 (6123) 8100 (3674)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.73 15000 (6804) 9500 (4309)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.73 14500 (6577) 9000 (4082)
SuperCab 4x2 (163”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-kg (lb.)Maximum
trailer
weight-kg (lb.)
5.4L Heavy Duty 4.10 15300 (6940) 9500 (4309)
SuperCab 4x4 (133”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.6L 3.55 11500 (5216) 6000 (2722)
4.6L 3.73 12000 (5443) 6500 (2948)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.55 13000 (5897) 7300 (3311)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.55 12500 (5670) 6800 (3084)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.73 13500 (6123) 7800 (3538)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.73 13000 (5897) 7300 (3311)
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SuperCab 4x4 (145”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6100 (2767)
4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6600 (2994)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.55 14000 (6350) 8300 (3765)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.55 13500 (6123) 7800 (3538)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.73 15000 (6804) 9300 (4218)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.73 14500 (6577) 8800 (3992)
SuperCab 4x4 (163”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
5.4L Heavy Duty 4.10 15300 (6940) 9300 (4218)
Crew Cab 4x2 (139”wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6300 (2858)
4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6800 (3084)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.55 14000 (6350) 8500 (3856)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.55 13500 (6123) 8000 (3629)
5.4L (with 17”
tires)3.73 15000 (6804) 9500 (4309)
5.4L (with 18”
tires)3.73 14500 (6577) 9000 (4082)
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