2024 FORD F650/750 towing capacity

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of thevehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
Your vehicle may have electricalitems, such as fuses or relays,related to towing. See Fuses(page 202).
Your vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an extraload on your vehicle's engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tiresand suspension. Inspect thesecomponents periodically during,and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.
When driving with a trailer orpayload, a slight takeoff vibrationor shudder may be present due tothe increased payload weight.Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and settingyour vehicle up for towing islocated in another chapter of thismanual. See Load Limit (page178).
You can also find information inthe RV & Trailer Towing Guideavailable at your authorizeddealer, or online.
RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/Website
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Note:The grille cover must be installed inextremely cold conditions below 10.4°F(-12°C) to prevent possible engine damage.
Usage Guidelines
The winter grille cover should only be usedwhile operating your vehicle in extremelycold temperatures or in heavy snow forextended periods of time. In thesetemperatures, the vehicle does not needa large amount of air to properly cool theengine. During periods of operation whenmore airflow is required to cool the vehicle,the winter grille cover should not be used.
The following usage guidelines will allowadequate airflow for proper radiator andair cooler performance:
•Do not use the cover whentemperatures are above 50.0°F (10°C).Use of the cover in these conditionscould cause your vehicle to overheat.Remove the cover if the vehicleoverheats.
•Do not use the cover above 32.0°F(0°C) if towing a trailer. Your vehiclemay overheat if the cover is used whiletowing a trailer.
•Do not modify the cover.
Installation Instructions
Installation and removal instructions areincluded in the winter grille cover package.Refer to the usage guidelines tounderstand when to use the cover.
The cover will seem undersized during thefirst installation, which is normal. The coverstretches during installation to ensure atight fit. The first installation is bestperformed when the grille cover is warm.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS - 7.3L
The functional operation of somecomponents and systems can be affectedat temperatures below approximately-13°F (-25°C).
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). Duringthis time, your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first1,000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speedfrequently and change up through thegears early. Do not labor the engine.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 mi(1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Makesure you use the specified engine oil. SeeEngine Oil Capacity and Specification(page 296).
Do not add friction modifier compoundsor special break-in oils during the first fewthousand miles (kilometers) of operation.These additives may prevent piston ringseating.
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Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L....................238Engine Emission Control.............................117Engine Idle Shutdown................................105Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................51Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.7L Diesel...................................................296Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -7.3L.................................................................299Engine Oil Check...........................................227Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............227Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L...........................227Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel........291Engine Specifications - 7.3L.....................292Entering, Exiting or Climbing on ThisVehicle..............................................................18Environment.....................................................22Essential Towing Checks...........................183Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................11Exhaust Brake................................................145Exhaust System Inspection.....................255Export Unique Options.................................18Exterior Mirrors.................................................61
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................39Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation.......................................................18Fifth Wheel Operation................................184Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................287Ford Credit.........................................................15Ford Protect...................................................323Frame and Tow Hook Inspection..........260Front Seat Armrest........................................95Fuel and Refueling.......................................107Fuel Consumption.........................................115Fuel Filter - 7.3L............................................249Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................108Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................111Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel.....................303Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline...............304Fuel Tank Selector Switch.........................116Fuses................................................................202Fuse Specification Chart..........................202
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Gauges...............................................................64GearboxSee: Transmission..............................................130General Driving Points................................186General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information........325Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................199Getting the Services You Need...............196
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................140Hazard Flashers............................................190Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................248Headlamp Exit Delay....................................56Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................250HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................89Head Restraints..............................................89Heated Exterior Mirrors................................88HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................86Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes........................................143Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................87Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................140Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........223Horn.....................................................................53How Does the Pneumatic LockingDifferential Work........................................137Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification.......................................312
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Ignition Switch................................................101In California (U.S. Only)..............................197Information Display Control.......................53
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................345Cruise Control Module.....................................345Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Diesel..............................309Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Gasoline...........................311Rear Axle Fluid Check................................260Rear Axle..........................................................136General Information..........................................136Rear Seat Armrest.........................................95Rear Seats........................................................94Rear View Camera........................................157Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................157Recommended Towing Weights............182Refueling - Diesel...........................................112Refueling - Gasoline.....................................114Remote Control...............................................47Removing a Headlamp.............................250Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............266Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................15Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................48Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................201Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................200Resuming the Set Speed...........................159Roadside Assistance...................................194Roadside Emergencies..............................190Rollover Warning.........................................345Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................188Running Out of Fuel - Diesel......................112Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline................112
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Safety Precautions.......................................107Scheduled Maintenance...........................325Seatbelt Extensions......................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................42Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................38Principle of Operation........................................38Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................43Seats...................................................................89Security...............................................................51Selective Catalytic Reductant System -Diesel.............................................................120Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........158Sitting in the Correct Position...................89Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................287Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................287Special Notices................................................16Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................335Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................158Spring U-Bolt Check....................................261Stability Control............................................153Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: AirBrakes................................................................154Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes............................................153Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................101Starting a Diesel Engine.............................103Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................102Starting and Stopping the Engine..........101General Information...........................................101Steering............................................................170Steering System Inspection....................259Steering Wheel................................................52Storage Compartments............................100Streaming Bluetooth Audio......................318Sun Visors.........................................................63Suspension System Inspection.............260Switching Cruise Control On andOff...................................................................158Switching Off the Engine..........................104Switching the Pneumatic LockingDifferential On and Off............................137Symbols Glossary...........................................19Symbols Used on Your Vehicle..................19
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