Trailer Towing - Ford Econoline E-250 Owner's Manual

TRAILER TOWING

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.
Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with
bumper only.
Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Distribute the load so that only 10–15% of the total is on the tongue. Tie
down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the
hitch.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.
For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading
– with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the
tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight.
WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Rear axle
Engine
ratio
E-150 Regular/Rec/Crew Van
4.6L 3.73
4.6L 4.10
5.4L 3.73/4.10
4.6L 3.73
4.6L 4.10
5.4L 3.73/4.10
2012 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Maximum
GCWR - lb (kg)
11500 (5216)
12000 (5443)
13000 (5897)
E-150 Extended Van
11500 (5216)
12000 (5443)
13000 (5897)
Maximum Trailer
Weight - lb (kg)
6000 (2722)
6500 (2948)
7500 (3402)
5900 (2676)
6400 (2903)
7300 (3311)
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