Trailer Towing - Ford E150 2002 Owner's Manual

Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
chart (in the Trailer Towing section) to find the maximum GCWR for
your type engine and rear axle ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without
cargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the
following charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight
on the chart.

TRAILER TOWING

Refer to 7.3 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
4.2L 3.55 4536 (10000)
4.6L 3.55 5216 (11500)
5.4L 3.55 5443 (12000)
4.2L 3.73 4763 (10500)
5.4L 3.73 5897 (13000)
4.2L 4.09 4990 (11000)
5.4L 3.73 5897 (13000)
Trailer weight
Maximum
range - kg
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)
(lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
Regular Van E-150
2313 (5100)
2993 (6600)
3130 (6900)
Regular Van E-250
2359 (5200)
3402 (7500)
Regular Van E-250 HD
2586 (5700)
3402 (7500)
Driving
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - m
2
(ft )
5.52 (60)
5.52 (60)
5.52 (60)
5.52 (60)
5.52 (60)
5.52 (60)
5.52 (60)
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