2009 FORD E-250 wheelbase

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
SUV and trucks can differ from
some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your vehicle may
be:
•Higher – to allow higher load
carrying capacity and to allow it
to travel over rough terrain
without getting hung up or
damaging underbody components.
•Shorter – to give it the capability
to approach inclines and drive
over the crest of a hill without
getting hung up or damaging
underbody components. All other
things held equal, a shorter
wheelbase may make your vehicle
quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer
wheelbase.
•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.
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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 Extended Van (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7300 (3311) 60 (5.52)
E-150 Regular Wagon (7/8 Passenger) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)7000 (3175) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7000 (3175) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular/RV Van (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)5800 (2631) 60 (5.52)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)6300 (2858) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Regular/RV Van (9000 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5896)7400 (3357) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5896)7400 (3357) 60 (5.52)
E-250 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel) (8600
GVWR)
4.6L 4.1012000
(5443)7500 (3402) 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 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel) (9600
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8000 (3629) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Extended Cutaway (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel)
(9600 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1010600
(4808)5700 (2585) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10000
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7800 (3538) 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)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7800 (3538) 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 Cutaway (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (12500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10000
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Cutaway (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (12500
GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)7700 (3493) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel)
(9000 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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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 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase, single rear wheel)
(9600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.7313000
(5897)8600 (3901) 60 (5.52)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8600 (3901) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(10000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8400 (3810) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(11500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8400 (3810) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(10000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8300 (3765) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(12500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8300 (3765) 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 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(10000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8300 (3765) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(12500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.1013000
(5897)8300 (3765) 60 (5.52)
6.8L 4.1018500
(8391)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-450 Cutaway (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (14050
GVWR)
5.4L 4.5614050
(6373)8400 (3810) 60 (5.52)
E-450 Cutaway (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (14050
GVWR)
5.4L 4.5614050
(6373)8400 (3810) 60 (5.52)
E-450 Cutaway (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (14500
GVWR)
6.8L 4.5620000
(9072)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-450 Cutaway (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (14500
GVWR)
6.8L 4.5620000
(9072)10000 (4536) 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-450 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(14050 GVWR)
5.4L 4.5614050
(6373)9200 (4173) 60 (5.52)
E-450 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(14050 GVWR)
5.4L 4.5614050
(6372)9100 (4128) 60 (5.52)
E-450 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(14500 GVWR)
6.8L 4.5620000
(9072)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
E-450 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel)
(14500 GVWR)
6.8L 4.5620000
(9072)10000 (4536) 60 (5.52)
Maximum trailer weight for all cutaway (E-350 and E-450) vehicles
must be calculated by subtracting the weight of the vehicle (including
incomplete vehicle weight and payload which includes second unit
body weight, cargo and passengers) from the GCW. Otherwise,
maximum trailer weight is 10,000 lb. (4,536 kg).
For high altitude operation reduce GCWR by 2% per 1,000 ft.
(300 meters) elevation.
To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for your particular
vehicle as equipped, follow the sectionVehicle loadingearlier in this
chapter.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Distribute the load so that only 10–15% of the total is on the tongue. Tie
down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the
hitch.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank–all regular and
extended length vans and wagons35.0 gallons
(132.4L)
—— Fuel tank–138 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
Fuel tank–158 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
8
Fuel tank–176 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
8
Fuel tank–158 inch and 176 inch
wheelbase (E-Super Duty)55.0 gallons
(208.0L)1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size, if
equipped with an in-tank cooler, if equipped with an oil to air cooler and if equipped with a remote
filter assembly. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.5Dana limited-slip axle (M60) requires 8 oz. (228 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A.6If your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it is considered lubricated
for life. These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service
is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be
changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.7Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.8Optional fuel tank 55.0 gallons (208.0L).
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