Connecting A Trailer; Connecting A Trailer Precautions; Hitches - Ford SUPER DUTY 2024 Owner's Manual

CONNECTING A TRAILER

PRECAUTIONS
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.
See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation and
adjustment specifications.
Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a trailer. See General Maintenance
Information (page 589).
If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.
When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions.
Account for the trailer coupler weight as
part of your vehicle load when calculating
the total vehicle weight.
Do not exceed the load limits. See
Calculating the Load Limit (page 350).

HITCHES

INSTALLING A HITCH
WARNING: You must use the
drawbar pin supplied with your vehicle
or a pin that is designed to meet the
maximum rating of your hitch. Failure to
follow this instruction could cause the
trailer to disconnect resulting in the loss
of control of your vehicle, personal injury
or death.
2024 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202307, DOM
Connecting a Trailer
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the load in your trailer so that
10-15% for conventional towing or 15-25%
for fifth wheel towing of the total weight
of the trailer is on the tongue. Do not
exceed the tongue load rating indicated
on the conventional hitch receiver.
Note: On pickup trucks, the trailer hitch
provided on the vehicle enhances crash
protection for the fuel system. Do not
remove.
Hitch Components
The following components are required.
Some are provided in certain vehicles.
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A trailer hitch with a 3 inch receiver and
a 5/8 inch hitch pin. Check the
stamped rating number on the pin to
determine the 30,000 lb (13,607 kg)
hitch pin capacity.
A hitch pin sleeve stored in the glove
compartment to use when mounting
the 3 inch drawbar with the 3/4 inch
pinhole.
A cotter pin to help keep the hitch pin
in place.