Servicing When Towing; Snowplowing; Installing Snowplow - Ford F150 1997 Owner's Manual

Exceeding these limits may allow
water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting
driveability, emissions and
reliability.

Servicing when towing

If you tow a trailer for long
distances, your vehicle will require
more frequent service intervals.
Refer to the "Service Guide" for
more information.

SNOWPLOWING

Ford recommends the following
specifications for low speed,
personal use snow removal:
• F-150 4WD long wheelbase or
F-250 4WD Regular Cab
• 4.6L or 5.4L engine
• Super engine cooling
• Heavy duty front suspension
package
• Automatic transmission with
auxiliary automatic transmission
fluid cooling
• All-terrain tires
Do not install a snowplow and
plow with your vehicle until it has
been driven at least 800 km (500
miles).

Installing snowplow

Read the following instructions
before installing a snowplow:
• Front GAWR must not exceed
63% of the GVW. Add ballast
weight to the back of the
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