Ford \ CONTENTS Pickups/Chassis Cabs 3-5 Slide-In Campers 6 Van Conversions/ Class B Van Campers 7 Sport Utility Vehicles/Edge 8-9 Class A Motorhome Chassis 10 Class C Motorhome Chassis 11 “Four-Wheel-Down” Towing 12 Trailer Classes and RV Trailer Types 13 Maximum Trailer Weights and Towing Equipment/Packages 14 Required/Recommended Trailer Towing Equipment and Frontal Area Considerations 15 TRAILER TOWING SELECTOR F-150 17 F-250/F-350/F-450 18-19 Super Duty Pickups F-350/F-450/F-550
Ford F-150 We Have a Size and Model to Meet Your RV and Towing Needs! The Ford F-Series has now extended its sales leadership record to 30 straight years. For 2008, F-150 is doing its share to extend that run to 31 years by offering pickup buyers more of what has made it such an overwhelmingly popular choice, year after year! That means new refinements to make F-Series even more stylish and friendly on the inside, plus some great new and upgraded packages to make it even bolder on the outside.
\ Built Ford Tough Hitch Receiver F-250, F-350 & F-450 Super Duty® Pickups Every Super Duty comes with a BUILT FORD TOUGH® HITCH RECEIVER** matched to each truck’s capabilities. 7-pin and 4-pin connectors are also standard. Tough – EXCEEDS AND EXCELS THICK C CHANNEL FRAME of up to 6.7-mm steel is one reason Super Duty delivers best-in-class payload and towing.
F-350/F-450/F-550 Super Duty® Chassis Cabs TASK MASTERS – The new F-Series Super Duty Chassis Cabs are more ready than ever to take on the toughest towing jobs and the most aggressive payloads. Now enhanced by the most powerful, cleanest and quietest Ford Truck diesel ever offered – the all-new 6.4L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel – they can master almost any task. These monsters can pull conventional trailers as heavy as 16,000 pounds and fifth-wheel trailers all the way up to 24,500 pounds.
\ Use the chart below to select the proper F-Series Pickup/Camper Combination: Slide-In Campers For F-Series Pickups SLIDE-IN CAMPER INSTALLATION • Consult your camper manufacturer/dealer for details regarding proper installation of your slide-in camper. • A dimensionally stable block spacer is recommended between the headboard of the pickup box and the forward edge of the camper floor.
Customize For Your Recreational Needs and Ride In Comfort Van Conversions E-Series Van Conversions* Van conversions are a popular choice for recreational use – from camping to simply traveling in enhanced comfort and style. Converters offer an extensive selection of styles, designs and luxury furnishings limited only by your imagination to uniquely set your van apart from any others. Ford E-Series vans provide the perfect foundation for the complete range of van conversions.
\ Ford SUVs Wherever You Want To Go, Ford SUVs Will Lead The Way! Expedition Explorer The 2008 Expedition and Expedition EL (extended length) feature bold good looks and seating for up to nine passengers. Expedition tows up to 9,200 pounds when properly equipped. Just like your plans, these SUVs are big and they’re built to encourage an adventurous nature and a willingness to go anywhere, do anything and bring everything.
For More Information on Any of the Ford Vehicle Lines, See the Appropriate Brochure at Your Ford Dealership. Escape Sport Trac Edge For 2008, the Escape offers an impressive combination of features and capabilities that make riding in this SUV smoother and more refined than ever before. Escape’s standard Duratec 23-2.3L I-4 engine – offered in XLS and XLT series – provides 153 hp and up to a 1,500-pound towing capability.
\ 10 Class A Motorhome Chassis #1SELLING CLASS A Motorhome Chassis In The RV Industrya/ The Ford Super Duty Class A Motorhome Chassis (F53) is the industry sales leader.a/ Its advanced features and excellent performance provide the ideal basis for the exceptional luxury and comfort of the finest Class A motorhomes. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: • Six wheelbase choices: 158/178/190/208/228/242-inch • Six Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs): 16,000/18,000/20,500/22,000/24,000/26,000-pound • 6.
Class C Motorhome Chassis #1SELLING CLASS C Motorhome Chassis In The RV Industrya/ The E-350 and E-450 Super Duty Cutaway Chassis continue to be the overwhelming sales leaders for Class C motorhomes.a/ Functional features include: • Three wheelbase choices: 138, 158 and 176 inches • Up to 14,500-lb. GVWR and 20,000-lb. GCWR • Powerful 5.4L Triton® V8, 6.8L Triton® V10 and 6.
\ 12 “Four-Wheel-Down” Towing Towing a Ford Vehicle Behind Your Motorhome With All Four Wheels Down Many motorhome owners prefer the practicality of having another vehicle along when they travel. In fact, towing another vehicle behind the motorhome has become more and more popular in recent years. Furthermore, many of those who want to tow another vehicle prefer one that can be easily towed without a dolly or trailer.
Trailer Classes & RV Trailer Types FOUR TRAILER CLASSES CLASS I – CLASS II – CLASS III – CLASS IV – • 2,000-lb. maximum weight (trailer and cargo combined) • Folding camping trailers and trailers for small boats, motorcycles and snowmobiles • Many Ford vehicles can handle easily • Conventional weight-carrying hitch • 2,001-3,500-lb. gross trailer weight • Single-axle, small- to medium-length (up to 18 ft.
\ 14 Maximum Trailer Weights And Towing Equipment/Packages Maximum trailer weights in pounds for properly equipped Ford vehicles with no cargo 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 EDGE CLASS II TRAILER TOW/PREP PACKAGE • Class II hitch receiver • Upgraded battery • Engine oil cooler (68 amp) • Larger radiator • Wiring harness with • Upgraded cooling fans 4-pin connector FORD SUV/TRUCK STANDARD TOWING EQUIPMENT & TRAILER TOWING PACKAGES F-250/F-350/ F-250/F-350/ F-350/F-450/ Explorer & Explorer & E-Series E-S
Required/Recommended Trailer Towing Equipment It is essential that your vehicle includes any optional equipment needed to best perform its expected towing tasks. This equipment falls into two categories: REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Escape • For Trailers Over 1,500 Pounds – 3.0L V6 Engine. Edge • For Trailers Over 2,000 Pounds – Class II Trailer Tow/Prep Package. Explorer and Sport Trac • For Trailers Over 3,500 Pounds – Class III/IV Trailer Tow Prep Package.
\ 16 Trailer Towing Selector Pages 17-25 Select column with transmission, cab design and drive system (4x2 or 4x4) you prefer. Read down column to find the trailer weight that can be towed with engine/axle ratio combinations listed at left. GCWR column shows maximum allowable combined weight of vehicle, trailer and cargo (including passengers) for each engine/axle ratio combination.
If your vehicle will be registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont, check with your Ford Dealer to be sure the desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area. F-150 PICKUP CONVENTIONAL TOWING (1) REGULAR CAB Axle Ratio 3.55 3.73 3.55 Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission SUPERCAB SUPERCREW GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 Engine (Lbs.) 126.0" Wb 144.5" Wb 126.0" Wb 144.5" Wb 132.5" Wb 144.5" Wb 163.0" Wb 132.
\ 18 If your vehicle will be registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont, check with your Ford Dealer to be sure the desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area. F-250/F-350/F-450 SUPER DUTY® PICKUP CONVENTIONAL TOWING Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB Axle Engine Ratio 5.4L SEFI V8 3.73 4.10 GCWR (Lbs.) 16,000 18,000 18,500 6.8L SEFI V10 4.10 21,000 21,500 4.30 22,500/23,000(1) 23,000 6.4L V8 3.
If your vehicle will be registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont, check with your Ford Dealer to be sure the desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area. F-250/F-350/F-450 SUPER DUTY® PICKUP FIFTH-WHEEL TOWING (1) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB F-250/F-350 F-250/F-350 F-350 GCWR SRW SRW DRW (Lbs.) 4x2 4x4 4x2 16,000 10,100 9,600 – 18,000 12,100 11,600 – 18,500 – – 12,100 6.8L SEFI V10 4.
\ 20 If your vehicle will be registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont, check with your Ford Dealer to be sure the desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area. F-350/F-450/F-550 SUPER DUTY® CHASSIS CAB CONVENTIONAL TOWING* Trailer weights shown assume 1,000 lbs. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.
If your vehicle will be registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont, check with your Ford Dealer to be sure the desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area. F-350/F-450/F-550 SUPER DUTY® CHASSIS CAB FIFTH-WHEEL TOWING* Trailer weights shown assume 1,000 lbs. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.
\ 22 SUPER DUTY® CLASS A MOTORHOME CHASSIS Max. GVWR 16,000 lbs. 18,000 lbs. 20,500 lbs. 22,000 lbs. 24,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. Max. GCWR 26,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 30,000 lbs. 30,000 lbs. Max. Trailer Weight 10,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 5,500 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 6,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. Note: Towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR – NOT GCWR. Separate functional brake systems should be used for safe control of towed vehicles or trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs.
EXPEDITION Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission Engine 5.4L SEFI V8 Axle Ratio 3.31 GCWR (Lbs.) 11,800 15,000(1) 12,100 12,200 12,400 15,000(1) 3.73 Expedition 4x2 4x4 6,000 6,000 9,200 9,200 – 6,000 – – – – – 9,050 Expedition EL 4x2 4x4 – – – – – – 6,000 – – 6,000 9,000 8,750 (1) Requires optional Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package. EXPLORER Axle Ratio 3.55 3.73 3.55 Engine 4.0L SOHC SEFI V6 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 GCWR (Lbs.
\ 24 Ford Crossovers and Cars FORD CROSSOVERS VEHICLE LINE Towing Class TAURUS X EDGE Light-Duty Light-Duty Medium-Duty Class I Class I Class II Max. Gross Trailer Wt. (Lbs.) 2,000 2,000 3,500 Max. Tongue Load (Lbs.) 200 200 350 FORD CARS CAR LINE Towing Class Max. Gross Trailer Wt. (Lbs.) Max. Tongue Load (Lbs.) Minimum Engine MUSTANG Light-Duty I 1,000 100 4.0L V6 TAURUS Light-Duty I 1,000 100 3.5L V6 Note: Focus and Fusion are not recommended for towing.
Ford E-Series E-SERIES VAN/WAGON Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission VAN Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 5.4L SEFI V8 3.55 3.73 4.10 6.8L SEFI V10 3.73 4.10 6.0L V8 3.55 Turbo Diesel 4.10 Engine 4.6L SEFI V8 E-SERIES CUTAWAY & STRIPPED CHASSIS To determine Maximum Trailer Weight, subtract your vehicle’s GVWR from the following GCWRs: ■ E-250 Super Duty Cutaway GCWRs: – 4.6L V8 with 4.10 axle = 12,000 lbs. ■ E-350 Super Duty Cutaway GCWRs: – 5.4L V8 = 13,000 lbs. – 6.8L V10 = 18,500 lbs.
\ 26 For Your Towing Needs 1 When you’re getting ready to do some towing with your Ford vehicle, you may find that it doesn’t come equipped with everything you need – or want – to handle your towing task. That’s where Genuine Ford Accessories come in. We offer a selection of items to help prepare your vehicle for towing. Unlike some aftermarket equipment, you can be assured that all of these items are designed and tested to meet or exceed all Ford OEM specifications. 1.
Things To Know Before You Tow Before You Buy After You Buy If you are selecting a vehicle that will be used for towing, you should determine the approximate weight of the trailer you intend to tow, including the weight of any additional cargo and fluids that you will be carrying in the trailer. Also be sure the vehicle has the proper optional equipment (see page 15).
\ 28 Things To Know About Hitches When towing, it is vital that you use the proper hitch. Here is the hitch information you should know: WEIGHT-CARRYING (NON-WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING) HITCH A weight-carrying (non-weight-distributing hitch) is commonly used to tow small and medium-sized trailers. Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure its location is compatible with that of the trailer.
FORD REAR STEP BUMPER/HITCH RECEIVER WEIGHT CAPACITY The maximum weight capacities for the weight-distributing hitch receivers shown below may exceed the maximum loaded trailer weight for the vehicle specified. Refer to the Trailer Towing Selector charts on pages 17-25 for Maximum Loaded Trailer Weights for each vehicle.
\ 30 Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo or any optional equipment. Your Ford dealership sales consultant can give you this number for the vehicle(s) you are considering. Things To Know About Weights Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment (check with your sales consultant).
Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. It is the actual weight obtained when the vehicle and trailer are weighed together on a scale. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
TOWING ON HILLS DRIVING WITH SPEED CONTROL Trailer towing places extra demands on your driving skills. Here are a few basic tips to help you transport your trailer and its contents safely, comfortably and without abusing the towing vehicle: • Downshift the transmission to assist braking on steep downgrades and to increase power (reduce lugging) when climbing hills.
