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Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.
Steps for determining the correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lb.). In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity:
•Another example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You and
four friends average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weigh
approximately 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each. The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and
your golf bags. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg -
(5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg.
•A final example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up
cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio
you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100
lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to
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transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x
100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the
calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 -
540 = -103 kg. 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. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) -
(9x45kg)=635-198-405=32kg.
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 Safety Compliance
Certification Label found on the edge of 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
theDrivingchapter of thisOwner’s Guide.
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
Refer to6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s
Guide Supplementfor Diesel engine towing information.
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 - lb.
(kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-150 Regular/RV Van (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7311500
(5216)6000 (2722) 60 (5.52)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6500 (2948) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Van (Crew) (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7311500
(5216)5900 (2676) 60 (5.52)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6400 (2903) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)5900 (2676) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6200 (2812) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular/RV Van (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6500 (2948) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7500 (3402) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Van (Crew) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6300 (2858) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-150 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)5900 (2676) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)6900 (3130) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.5512000
(5443)6100 (2767) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7100 (3221) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular/RV Van (8900 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7311500
(5216)6100 (2767) 60 (5.52)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6600 (2994) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular Van (Crew) (8900 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7311500
(5216)5900 (2676) 60 (5.52)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6400 (2903) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Extended/RV Van (8900 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7311500
(5216)5900 (2676) 60 (5.52)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6400 (2903) 60 (5.52)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-250 Extended Van (Crew) (8900 GVWR)
4.6L 3.7311500
(5216)5700 (2585) 60 (5.52)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6200 (2812) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular/RV Van (9000 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5896)7500 (3402) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular Van (Crew) (9000 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5896)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Extended/RV Van (9000 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5896)7400 (3357) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Extended Van (Crew) (9000 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5896)7200 (3266) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Cutaway (8600 GVWR)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)7500 (3402) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Regular/RV Van (9500 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7500 (3402) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7500 (3402) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)9200 (4173) 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 - lb.
(kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-350 Regular Van (Crew) (9500 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7300 (3311) 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/RV Van (9400 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)9100 (4128) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Van (Crew) (9400 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7100 (3221) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7100 (3221) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 3.7315000
(6804)8900 (4037) 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 - lb.
(kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-350 Regular Wagon (11/12–passenger) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)6900 (3130) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Wagon (12–passenger) (9300 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)6700 (3039) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Wagon (14/15–passenger) (9100 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)6600 (2994) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel) (9600
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8100 (3674) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10000
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7900 (3583) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10000
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7900 (3583) 60 (5.52)
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EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)Maximum
Loaded
Trailer Weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2
(m2)
E-350 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10700
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7900 (3583) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7900 (3583) 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)7900 (3583) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel)
(9600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)8800 (3992) 8800 (3992)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8800 (3992) 8800 (3992)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase, single rear wheel)
(9600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)8700 (3946) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8700 (3946) 60 (5.52)
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