Towing; Trailer Towing - Ford F-650 2015 Owner's Manual

TOWING A TRAILER
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.
Your vehicle's load capacity designation is by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Second-unit bodies are not included in maximum trailer weight ratings.
You must subtract the weight of the extra body from the maximum
trailer weight.
Towing a trailer places an extra load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during, and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movement affects your vehicle when driving:
• Load the heaviest items closest to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items centered between the left and right side trailer
tires.
• Load the heaviest items above the trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not allow the final trailer tongue weight to
go above or below 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight.
2015 F-650/750 (f67)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, April 2014
USA (fus)

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