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• Narrower — to provide greater
maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use.
As a result of the above dimensional
differences, SUV’s and trucks often
will have a higher center of gravity
and a greater difference in center of
gravity between the loaded and
unloaded condition.
These differences that make your
vehicle so versatile also make it
handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car.
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have a rating on them called
Tire Quality Grades. The Quality
grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
• Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
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Information on “P” type tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a
tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below. (Note that
the tire size, load index and speed
rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.)
1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by
the Tire and Rim Association
(T&RA), that may be used for
service on cars, SUVs, minivans and
light trucks.
Note: If your tire size does not
begin with a letter this may mean it
is designated by either ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association).
2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the
wider the tire.
3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to
width.
4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.
5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how
much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your
Owner’s Guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not
required by federal law.
7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the
speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of
time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tires
on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference
in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph
(299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart.
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Information on “T” type tires
“T” type tires have some additional
information beyond those of “P”
type tires; these differences are
described below:
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire
size.
Note: The temporary tire size for
your vehicle may be different from
this example.
1. T: Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA), that is
intended for temporary service on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light
trucks.
2. 145: Indicates the nominal width
of the tire in millimeters from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the
wider the tire.
3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to
width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall.
4. D: Indicates a “diagonal” type tire.
R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.
5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
Location of the tire label
You will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and
other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle
loading — with and without a trailer section.
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Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
• To eliminate excessive transmission shifting, activate the Tow/Haul
feature. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional
information, refer to the Understanding the positions of the 5–speed
automatic transmission section in this chapter.
• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
• Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
• 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.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide
for more information.
Trailer towing safety tips
General
• Ensure that the trailer, safety chains and 7 pin electrical connectors
are securely fastened.
• Make sure the truck receiver, draw bar, and coupler are properly
connected and adjusted.
• Check rear view and side mirrors for proper visibility especially when
towing trailer wider than the truck.
• When towing, operate the vehicle at lower speeds than you would
when not towing a trailer. The likelihood of trailer sway is greater at
higher speeds.
• When turning make wide turns to allow trailer tires to properly clear
any obstacles.
• Be prepared for trailer sway due to buffeting when larger vehicles
pass in either direction.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap 1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)** 1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)**
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
*Refer to the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplement for Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
**The 5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V spark plug gap CANNOT be adjusted.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
F–250 Regular Cab and SuperCab
Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
4x2 – inches
(mm) Regular Cab
4x4 – inches
(mm) SuperCab
4x2 – inches
(mm) SuperCab
4x4 – inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height 76.5 (1943) 79.1 (2009) 76.8 (1951) b
79.4 (2017) b
(2) Track -
Front/Rear 68.3
(1734)/67.2
(1706) 68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1734) /
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4) Wheelbase 137.0 (3480) 137.0 (3480) 141.8 (3602) a
158.0 (4013) b
141.8 (3602) a
158.0 (4013) b
(5) Overall
length 226.4 (5751) 226.4 (5751) 231.2
(5872) a
247.4 (6284) b
231.2 (5872) a
247.4 (6284) b
a
Short Box b
Long Box
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F–250 Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Crew Cab
4x2, Short
box -
inches
(mm) Crew Cab
4x4, Short
box - inches
(mm) Crew Cab
4x2, Long
box - inches
(mm) Crew Cab
4x4, Long
box - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height 77.5 (1969) 80.0 (2032) 77.3 (1963) 79.9 (2029)
(2) Track -
Front/Rear 68.3
(1734)/
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1734)/
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase 156.2
(3967) 156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length 245.6
(6238) 245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650) 261.8 (6650)
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F–350 (except Crew Cab) Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
Chassis Cab -
inches (mm) SuperCab
Chassis Cab -
inches (mm) Regular Cab
Style Side -
inches (mm) SuperCab
Style Side -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height 76.9 (1953) a
77.1 (1958) b
81.6 (2073) c
80.0 (2032) d
77.4 (1966) a
77.4 (1966) b
81.5 (2070) c
80.2 (2037) d
76.8 (1951) a
76.7 (1948) b
80.8 (2052) c
79.6 (2022) d
77.3 (1963) a,e
77.1 (1958) a,f
77.0 (1956) b
81.4 (2068) c,e
81.2 (2062) c,f
79.6 (2022) d
(2a) Track -
Front 68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
(2b) Track -
Rear 68.1 (1730) a,c
/
71.0 (1803) b,d
68.1 (1730) a,c
/
71.0 (1803) b,d
67.2 (1706) a,c
/
74.6 (1896) b,d
67.2 (1706) a, c
/
74.6 (1896) b, d
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) a,c
/
92.2 (2342) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
92.2 (2342) b,d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
95.5 (2426) b,d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
95.5 (2426) b, d
(4)
Wheelbase 140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186) 161.8 (4110) 137.0 (3480) 141.8 (3602) e
/
158.0 (4013) f
(5) Overall
length 225.6
(5730) a,b,c,d
/
249.6
(6340) b,d
246.6 (6264) 226.4 (5751) 231.2 (5872) e
/
247.4 (6284) f
a
4x2 Single rear wheel (SRW) b
4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW) c
4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW) d
4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW) e
Short box f
Long box
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F–350 Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Crew Cab
Chassis Cab -
inches (mm) Crew Cab,
Short box -
inches (mm) Crew Cab,
Long box -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height 77.9 (1979) a
/
77.9 (1979) b
/
81.8 (2078) c
/
80.8 (2052) d
77.8 (1976) a
/
77.6 (1971) b
/
81.8 (2078) c
/
80.1 (2035) d
77.6 (1971) a
/
77.4 (1966) b
/
81.7 (2075) c
/
80.0 (2032) d
(2a) Track -
Front 68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
(2b) Track -
Rear 68.1 (1730) a,c
/
71.0 (1803) b,d
67.2 (1706) a,c
/
74.6 (1896) b,d
67.2 (1706) a,c
/
74.6 (1896) b,d
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) a,c
/
92.2 (2342) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
95.5 (2426) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
95.5 (2426) b,d
(4) Wheelbase 176.2 (4475) 156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length 261.60 (6629) 245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650)a
4x2 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) b
4x2 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) c
4x4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) d
4x4 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
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