Preparing To Tow; Hitches - Ford 2008 F-150 Owner's Manual

Crew Cab 4x4 (151" wheelbase)
Engine Rear axle ratio
4.6L (with 17"
tires)
4.6L (with 18"
tires)
5.4L (with 17"
tires)
5.4L (with 18"
or 20" tires)
5.4L (with 17"
tires)
5.4L (with 18"
or 20" tires)
Trailer frontal area considerations:
Not to exceed towing vehicle frontal area without Class IV trailer
towing package
Not to exceed 60 square feet (5.52 square meters) with Class IV
trailer towing package
Note: Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2268 kg) when towing
with bumper only.

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.

Hitches

Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or attach 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.
2008 F-150
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Maximum
GCWR-lb. (kg)
3.73 12200 (5534)
3.73 11700 (5307)
3.55 14000 (6350)
3.55 13500 (6123)
3.73 15000 (6804)
3.73 14500 (6577)
Maximum
trailer
weight-lb. (kg)
6600 (2994)
6100 (2767)
8200 (3719)
7700 (3493)
9200 (4173)
8700 (3946)
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