Preparing To Tow - Ford 2005 F250 Owner's Manual

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Tires, Wheels and Loading
components carefully prior to and after any towing operation. Refer to
Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter
for the transmission fluid temperature information.
The following trailer towing charts apply to vehicles equipped with
gasoline engines; for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to your
6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide
Supplement.
Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for your vehicle on the following
chart/table, or the GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer
weight which exceeds the limit of the vehicle's GCWR, GVWR,
GAWR or tire ratings could result in engine damage, transmission
damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and
personal injury.
Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg.)
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
F–250/F–350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)
5.4L
3.73
4.10
6.8L
4.10
4.30
F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
5.4L
3.73
4.10
6.8L
4.10
4.30
6.8L
4.10/4.30

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
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2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English (fus)
Manual
transmission
15000 (6804)
17000 (7711)
20000 (9072)
22000 (9979)
15000 (6804)
17500 (7938)
20500 (9299)
22500 (10206)
F–450/F–550
26000 (11793)
Automatic
transmission
16000 (7257)
18000 (8165)
21000 (9525)
22500 (10206)
16500 (7484)
18500 (8391)
21500 (9752)
23000 (10433)
26000 (11793)

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