WARNING: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.
WARNING: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 - lb.
(kg)Maximum
GCWR - lb.
(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.
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Driving
138
fluid, checking and adding ....197
fluid, refill capacity ................234
fluid, specifications .................220
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................130
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................33, 35, 40
Relays ........................................145
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................143
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................69–70, 72
Safety defects, reporting ..164–165
Safety restraints ..............69–70, 72
Belt-Minder.............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........74
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................70, 72
for children ...............................79
lap belt ......................................71
warning light and
chime .............................22, 74–75
Safety seats for children ............82
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................237
General Maintenance
Information .............................237
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................82heated ........................................67
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................220
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ..................92
jump starting ..........................153
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................92
Steering .....................................178
Steering wheel
controls ................................54, 59
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................121, 204
T
Tachometer .................................28
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........46–47
Tires ...........................................212
Towing
wrecker ....................................157
Traction control
off light ......................................22
Transmission .....................123, 127
automatic operation ...............123
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................202
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
lubricant specifications ..........220
manual operation ....................127
Turn signal ..................................50
V
Vehicle loading ..................136–137
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