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Driveline – 4x2
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
13100 lb (5942kg)5
3.73
14200 lb (6441kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT 15200 lb (6895
kg)
3.55
15800 lb (7167kg)
3.15
3.5L GTDI 17000 lb (7711
kg)7
3.55
12600 lb (5715kg)
3.31
2.7L GTDI
Crew cab – 157 13100 lb (5942
kg)
3.73
13300 lb (6032kg)5
3.73
14200 lb (6441kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT 15200 lb (6895
kg)
3.55
16200 lb (7348kg)6
3.73
15900 lb (7212kg)
3.15
3.5L GTDI
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Driveline – 4x2
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
17100 lb (7756kg)7
3.55
17100 lb (7756kg)6, 7
3.73
1 Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5100 pounds (2313 kilograms) unless
the vehicle is equipped with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package or the
MAX Trailer Tow package.
2 Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
3 Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Payload Package (unless stated otherwise).
4 Medium Duty Trailer Tow package – 5100 pound (2313 kilogram)
maximum trailer weight.
5 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package.
6 Heavy Duty Payload Package.
7 MAX Trailer Tow Payload Package. Driveline – 4x4
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
12200 lb (5534kg)
3.73
3.5L TiVCT
Regular cab – 122 12500 lb (5670
kg)
3.55
2.7L GTDI 13300 lb (6032
kg)
3.73
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Driveline – 4x4
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
13200 lb (5987kg)
3.31, 3.55
5.0L TiVCT 14600 lb (6622
kg)
3.73
12200 lb (5534kg)
3.73
3.5L TiVCT
Regular cab – 141 12500 lb (5670
kg)
3.55
2.7L GTDI 13300 lb (6032
kg)
3.73
13300 lb (6032kg)4
3.73
14100 lb (6396kg)
3.31, 3.55
5.0L TiVCT 16200 lb (7348
kg)
3.73
16200 lb (7348kg)5
3.73
15800 lb (7167kg)
3.31
3.5L GTDI 15800 lb (7167
kg)
3.55
17100 lb (7756kg)6
3.55
17000 lb (7711kg)5, 6
3.73
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Driveline – 4x4
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
12200 lb (5534kg)
3.73
3.5L TiVCT
Super Cab – 145 12700 lb (5761
kg)
3.55
2.7L GTDI 13300 lb (6032
kg)
3.73
13300 lb (6032kg)4
3.73
14300 lb (6486kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT 14400 lb (6532
kg)
3.55
16200 lb (7348kg)
3.73
16000 lb (7167kg)
3.31
3.5L GTDI 16000 lb (7167
kg)
3.55
16900 lb (7665kg)6
3.55
14300 lb (6486kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT
Super Cab – 163 14500 lb (6577
kg)
3.55
16200 lb (7348kg)
3.73
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Driveline – 4x4
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
16200 lb (7348kg)5
3.73
16200 lb (7348kg)
3.31
3.5L GTDI 16200 lb (7348
kg)
3.55
17100 lb (7756kg)6
3.55
17100 lb (7756kg)5, 6
3.73
12200 lb (5534kg)
3.73
3.5L TiVCT
Crew cab – 145 12800 lb (5806
kg)
3.55
2.7L GTDI 13300 lb (6033
kg)
3.73
13300 lb (6033kg)4
3.73
14300 lb (6486kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT 14400 lb (6532
kg)
3.55
16200 lb (7348kg)
3.73
16100 lb (7303kg)
3.31
3.5L GTDI
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Driveline – 4x4
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
16100 lb (7303kg)
3.55
16900 lb (7666kg)
3.55
14300 lb (6486kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT
Crew cab – 157 14500 lb (6577
kg)
3.55
16200 lb (7348kg)
3.73
16200 lb (7348kg)5
3.73
16100 lb (7303kg)
3.31
3.5L GTDI 16100 lb (7303
kg)
3.55
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Driveline – 4x4
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
17100 lb (7756kg)6
3.55
17000 lb (7711kg)5, 6
3.73
1 Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5100 pounds (2313 kilograms) unless
the vehicle is equipped with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package or the
MAX Trailer Tow package.
2 Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
3 Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Payload Package (unless stated otherwise).
4 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package.
5 Heavy Duty Payload Package.
6 MAX Trailer Tow Payload Package.
Calculating the Maximum
Loaded Trailer Weight for Your
Vehicle
1. Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle
model and axle ratio. See the
previous charts.
2. Subtract all of the following
that apply to your vehicle:
• Vehicle curb weight.
• Hitch hardware weight, such as
a draw bar, ball, locks or weight
distributing hardware.
• Driver weight. •
Passenger(s) weight.
• Payload, cargo and luggage
weight.
• Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded
trailer weight for this combination.
Note: The trailer tongue load is
considered part of the payload for
your vehicle. Reduce the total
payload by the final trailer tongue
weight.
Note: Consult an authorized dealer
to determine the maximum trailer
weight allowed for your vehicle if
you are not sure.
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Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches 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.
Weight-distributing Hitches
WARNING
Do not adjust a weight-distributing
hitch to any position where the rear
bumper of the vehicle is higher than
it was before attaching the trailer. Doing
so will defeat the function of the
weight-distributing hitch, which may cause
unpredictable handling, and could result
in serious personal injury. When hooking-up a trailer using a
weight-distributing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
1. Park the loaded vehicle, without the
trailer, on a level surface.
2. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender. This is H1.
3. Attach the loaded trailer to your vehicle
without the weight-distributing bars
connected.
4. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender a second time. This is H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the
height of your vehicle's front wheel
opening on the fender is approximately
a quarter the way down from H2,
toward H1.
6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly
nose down toward your vehicle. If not,
adjust the ball height accordingly and
repeat Steps 2-6. Once the trailer is level or slightly nose
down toward the vehicle:
•
Lock the bar tension adjuster in place.
• Check that the trailer tongue securely
attaches and locks onto the hitch.
• Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer
brake controls as required by law or the
trailer manufacturer.
Safety Chains
Note: Do not attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
frame or hook retainers of your vehicle
hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
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