2004 Ford F150 Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 190

Driving SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends that the F-150 used for snow removal include the Snow Plow Prep Package Option. The option is available for F-150 4x4 Regular Cab and Super Cab (not available or recommended for SuperCrew), and includes the following upgrades: • F-150 4x4 (except F-150 SuperCrew) • 5.4L engine • Heavy-duty payload package • Snowplow prep package SNOWPLOWING For F-150 snowplow applications, Ford recommends the F-150 4x4 Regular Cab and SuperCab equipped with the 5.4L engine, Heavy Duty Payload Package and Snow Plow Prep Package. F-150 SuperCrew is not available, or recommended, for snowplowing. Installing the snowplow Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow can be found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow section, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical installation affects the following: • Certification to government safety laws such as occupant protection and air bag deployment, braking, and lighting. Look for an ЉAlterer's LabelЉ on the vehicle from the snowplow installer certifying that the installation meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). • The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) is shown on the lower right side of the vehicle's Safety Certification Label. This is the weight of permanently-attached auxiliary equipment, such as snowplow frame-mounting hardware, that can be added to the vehicle and satisfy Ford compliance certification to FMVSS. Exceeding this weight may require the auxiliary equipment installer additional safety certification responsibility. The Front Accessory Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added for customer convenience • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to prevent exceeding the FGAWR, and provide front-to-rear weight balance for proper braking and steering. • Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent premature uneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the Ford Workshop Manual. 190 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)