Ford F-150 Owner's Manual page 276

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Engine
3.5L
3.5L (Max Trailer
Tow Package)
3.5L (Heavy
Payload Package)
5.0L
5.0L (Heavy
Payload Package)
6.2L (Max Trailer
Tow Package)
Note: When taking into consideration trailer frontal area, ensure not to
exceed:
• Base vehicle frontal area without the Trailer Tow Package or the
Heavy Payload Package.
• 60 ft
2 2
(5.57 m ) with the Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy Payload
Package.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that clamps onto the vehicle's bumper or attaches to
the axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of
the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Weight-distributing hitch
When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always use
the following procedure:
1. Park the vehicle (without the trailer) on a level surface.
2. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the
fender, this is H1.
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2012 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
SuperCrew
Rear axle Maximum
ratio GCWR - lb (kg)
4WD 157" wheelbase
3.31 14000 (6350)
3.55/3.73 15500 (7031)
3.73/4.10 17100 (7756)
3.73 17100 (7756)
3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 15100 (6849)
3.73 15300 (6940)
3.73 17100 (7756)
Maximum Trailer
Weight - lb (kg)
8000 (3629)
9600 (4354)
11200 (5080)
11100 (5035)
7500 (3402)
9100 (4128)
9200 (4173)
10900 (4944)