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either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position.
The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
•Example only:
WARNING:Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label
vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle
handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural
damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal
injury.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: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.
Note:For information on electrical items such as fuses or relays, see the
Fuseschapter.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during, and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movement affects the vehicle when driving:
•Load the heaviest items closest to the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest items so they are centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items above the trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight.
•Select a tow bar with the correct rise or drop. When both the loaded
vehicle and trailer are connected, the trailer frame should be level, or
slightly angled down toward the vehicle, when viewed from the side.
When driving with a trailer or payload, a slight takeoff vibration or
shudder may be present due to the increased payload weight. Additional
information regarding proper trailer loading and setting your vehicle up
for towing is noted underLoad limitin theLoad Carryingchapter and
in theRV & Trailer Towing Guide,available at your authorized dealer.
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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it
begins.
Note:This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying.
Note:In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may
activate multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
This feature applies the vehicle brakes at individual wheels and, if
necessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, the
stability control light flashes and the messageTRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEEDappears in the information display. The first thing to
do is slow the vehicle down, then pull safely to the side of the road and
check for proper tongue load and trailer load distribution. See theLoad
Carryingchapter for specific loading information.
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
Note:Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5000 pounds (2268 kilograms)
when towing with, or by, bumper only.
Note:Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5000 pounds (2268 kilograms) if
your vehicle is not equipped with a Heavy-duty Trailer Towing Package.
Note:Trailer frontal area is the total area in square feet (meters) that a
moving vehicle and trailer are exposed to air resistance. The following
trailer frontal area limitations should be considered in selecting a trailer
based on your vehicle configuration:
•Equal to the base vehicle frontal area on vehicles without the Trailer
Tow Package or the Heavy Duty Payload Package.
•60 feet
2(5.57 meters2) on vehicles with the Trailer Tow Package or
the Heavy Duty Payload Package.
Note:Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the
performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low
aerodynamic drag and rounded front design will help optimize
performance and fuel economy.
Note:For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter)
elevation point.
Note:Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a
specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified
weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this
specified weight, as the vehicle’s electrical system may not include the
wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.
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Your vehicle may tow a class I, II, III or IV 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.
To calculate the maximum loaded trailer weight for your vehicle:
1. Start with GCWR for your vehicle model and axle ratio (see the
following charts).
2. Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:
•Vehicle curb weight
•Hitch hardware weight (e.g. draw bar, ball, locks, weight
distributing, etc.)
•Driver weight
•Passenger(s) weight
•Payload, cargo and luggage weight
•Aftermarket equipment weight.
3. The equals the maximum loaded trailer weight (for this
combination).
Note:The trailer tongue load is considered part of the payload for your
vehicle so the total payload should be reduced by the final trailer tongue
weight.
Consult your authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight
allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.
Further trailer/hitch restrictions exist depending on the type of trailer
and hitch listed. This information follows the table listing the maximum
GCWRs.
Regular Cab
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
2WD 126” wheelbase
3.7L 3.55 10400 (4717)
3.73 10900 (4944)
5.0L 3.31 12900 (5851)
3.55 13300 (6033)
4WD 126” wheelbase
3.7L 3.73 10900 (4944)
5.0L 3.55 12900 (5851)
3.73 13300 (6033)
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Regular Cab
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
2WD 145” wheelbase
3.5L 3.15 14000 (6350)
3.55 15000 (6804)
3.5L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 16600 (7530)
3.7L 3.55 10600 (4808)
3.73 11100 (5035)
5.0L 3.31 13500 (6123)
3.55 14900 (6759)
5.0L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 15300 (6940)
4WD 145” wheelbase
3.5L 3.31 14000 (6350)
3.55/3.73 15200 (6895)
3.5L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 16900 (7666)
3.7L 3.73 11100 (5035)
5.0L 3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 15100 (6849)
5.0L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 15300 (6940)
SuperCab
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
4WD 133” wheelbase
6.2L (SVT Raptor) 4.10 12500 (5670)
2WD 145” wheelbase
3.5L 3.15 14000 (6350)
3.55 15200 (6895)
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SuperCab
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73 16900 (7666)
3.7L 3.73 11100 (5035)
5.0L 3.31 13500 (6123)
3.55 14900 (6759)
6.2L 3.55 15500 (7031)
3.73 17000 (7711)
4WD 145” wheelbase
3.5L 3.31 14000 (6350)
3.55/3.73 15400 (6985)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73/4.10 17100 (7756)
3.7L 3.73 11100 (50335)
5.0L 3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 15100 (6849)
6.2L 3.55 15600 (7076)
3.73 17100 (7756)
2WD 163” wheelbase
3.5L 3.15 14000 (6350)
3.55 15200 (6895)
3.5L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
5.0L 3.31 13500 (6123)
3.55 14900 (6759)
5.0L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 15300 (6940)
4WD 163” wheelbase
3.5L 3.31 14000 (6350)
3.55/3.73 15400 (6985)
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SuperCab
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
3.5L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73/4.10 17100 (7756)
5.0L 3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 15100 (6849)
5.0L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 15300 (6940)
SuperCrew
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
2WD 145” wheelbase
3.5L (Limited) 3.73 13300 (6033)
3.5L 3.15 14000 (6350)
3.55 15300 (6940)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73 16900 (7666)
3.7L 3.73 11100 (5035)
5.0L 3.31/3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 14900 (6759)
6.2L (Limited) 3.73 13500 (6123)
6.2L 3.55 15600 (7076)
6.2L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
4WD 145” wheelbase
3.5L (Limited) 3.73 13400 (6078)
3.5L 3.31 14000 (6350)
3.55/3.73 15500 (7031)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73/4.10 17100 (7756)
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Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb
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5.0L 3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 15100 (6849)
6.2L (Limited) 3.73 13500 (6123)
6.2L (SVT Raptor) 4.10 14700 (6668)
6.2L 3.55 15600 (7076)
6.2L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
2WD 157” wheelbase
3.5L 3.15 14000 (6350)
3.55 15300 (6940)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73 17000 (7711)
3.5L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
5.0L 3.31/3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 14900 (6759)
5.0L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 15300 (6940)
6.2L 3.55 15600 (7076)
6.2L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
4WD 157” wheelbase
3.5L 3.31 14000 (6350)
3.55/3.73 15500 (7031)
3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow
Package)3.73/4.10 17100 (7756)
3.5L (Heavy Duty
Payload Package)3.73 17100 (7756)
5.0L 3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 15100 (6849)
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