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.
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 - lbs.
(kg)Maximum
GCWR - lbs.
(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.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to the
axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of the
total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Driving
136
Parking brake ......................95, 102
warning light .............................21
Power door locks ........................64
Power mirrors .............................57
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..........................182
fluid, checking and adding ....183
fluid, refill capacity ................223
fluid, specifications .................213
Power Windows ...........................55
R
Radio ..........................30, 32, 35, 39
Relays ........................................141
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................139
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........70–72
Safety defects, reporting ..........157
Safety restraints ....................70–72
belt minder ...............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........79
extension assembly ..................78
for adults .............................71–72
for children .........................79–80
lap belt ......................................74
warning light and
chime .............................21, 74–75
Safety seats for children ............83
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............70
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................83heated ........................................69
Servicing your vehicle ..............231
Special notice ................................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................213
Speed control ..............................58
Speedometer ...............................26
Starting your vehicle ..................87
jump starting ..........................147
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................87
Steering .....................................182
Steering wheel
controls ................................53, 58
tilting .........................................53
Suspension ........................115, 201
T
Tachometer .................................26
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........44–45
Tires
checking the pressure ............210
Towing
wrecker ....................................150
Traction control
off light ......................................21
Transmission .....................118, 123
automatic operation ...............118
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................185
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................186
fluid, refill capacities ..............223
lubricant specifications ..........213
manual operation ....................123
2005 F650/750(f67)
Supplement
USA English(fus)
Index
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