2006 FORD SUPER DUTY width

•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.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
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INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized
information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and
describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and
in case of a recall.
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.
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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 or Safety Compliance Certification Label
You will find a Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification 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 theVehicle loading — with
and without a trailersection.
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Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.
•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 theUnderstanding the positions of the 5–speed
automatic transmissionsection 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 or Safety
Compliance Certification 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 yourscheduled maintenance
informationfor 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.
•If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly
conditions, at GCW, or any combination of these factors, consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so
equipped.
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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
height76.5 (1943) 79.1 (2009) 76.8 (1951)
b79.4 (2017)b
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3
(1734)/67.2
(1706)68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1734) /
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase137.0
(3480)137.0 (3480) 141.8
(3602)
a
158.0
(4013)b
141.8
(3602)a
158.0
(4013)b
(5) Overall
length226.4
(5751)226.4 (5751) 231.2
(5872)a
247.4
(6284)b
231.2
(5872)a
247.4
(6284)b
a
Short BoxbLong Box
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
height77.5 (1969) 80.0 (2032) 77.3 (1963) 79.9 (2029)
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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)
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3
(1734)/
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1734)/
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase156.2
(3967)156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length245.6
(6238)245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650) 261.8 (6650)
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
height76.9 (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
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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)
(2a) Track -
Front68.3 (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 -
Rear68.1 (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
width79.9
(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)
Wheelbase140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)161.8 (4110) 137.0 (3480) 141.8
(3602)e/
158.0
(4013)
f
(5) Overall
length225.6
(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)b4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW)eShort boxfLong box
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F–350 Crew Cab
DimensionBody style
Crew Cab
Chassis Cab -
inches (mm)Crew Cab,
Short box -
inches (mm)Crew Cab,
Long box -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height77.9 (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 -
Front68.3 (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 -
Rear68.1 (1730)a,c/
71.0 (1803)b,d67.2 (1706)a,c/
74.6 (1896)b,d67.2 (1706)a,c/
74.6 (1896)b,d
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2029)a,c/
92.2 (2342)b, d79.9 (2029)a,c/
95.5 (2426)b, d79.9 (2029)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d
(4) Wheelbase 176.2 (4475) 156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length261.0 (6629) 245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650)
a4x2 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
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