Ford 2005 F-550 v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 167)

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and

utility-type vehicles

For important information regarding safe operation of this type

of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in

the Driving chapter of this owner guide.

Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.

Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping

distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.

Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and

people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel 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 your maximum trailer weight:

for pickup trucks take curb weight, hitch hardware, and the driver’s

weight, and substract them from the GCWR listed for your vehice in the

following chart/table given its series, engine, transmission and drive axle

ration. This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible

for your vehicle.

for chassis cabs and pickup trucks with aftermarket equipment:

weigh your vehicle at a certified scale and subtract this actual curb

weight, hitch hardware, and the driver’s weight from the GCWR listed for

your vehicle in the following chart/table given its series, engine,

transmission and drive axle ratio. This calculation will give you the

maximum trailer weight possible for your vehicle.

The weight of all additional cargo, passengers and payload must be

subtracted from the maximum trailer weight calculated above.

Further trailer/hitch restrictions and limitations exist depending on the

type of trailer and hitch used. These additional maximum trailer weight

and tongue load limitations are listed in the chart/table that follows the

listing of GCWRs.

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,

transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these

2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

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