Trailer Towing; Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights - Ford Econoline 2008 Owner's Manual

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and
utility-type vehicles
WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle
section in the Driving chapter of this Owner's Guide.
WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Refer to 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner's Guide Supplement for Diesel engine towing information.
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer, provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Rear
Engine axle
ratio
E-150 Regular/RV Van (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 3.73
4.6L 4.10
E-150 Van (Crew) (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 3.73
4.6L 4.10
E-150 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 4.10
E-150 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (8520 GVWR)
4.6L 4.10
2008 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Maximum
Maximum
Loaded
GCWR - lb.
Trailer Weight
(kg)
- lb. (kg)
11500 (5216) 6000 (2722)
12000 (5443) 6500 (2948)
11500 (5216) 5800 (2404)
12000 (5443) 6300 (2858)
12000 (5443) 5900 (2676)
12000 (5443) 6100 (2767)
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - ft
2
(m )
60 (5.52)
60 (5.52)
60 (5.52)
60 (5.52)
60 (5.52)
60 (5.52)
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