2012 Ford F150 Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 276

Tires, Wheels and Loading Engine SuperCrew Rear axle Maximum Maximum Trailer ratio GCWR - lb (kg) Weight - lb (kg) 4WD 157" wheelbase 3.31 14000 (6350) 8000 (3629) 3.55/3.73 15500 (7031) 9600 (4354) 3.73/4.10 17100 (7756) 11200 (5080) 3.73 3.55 3.73 3.73 17100 (7756) 13500 (6123) 15100 (6849) 15300 (6940) 11100 (5035) 7500 (3402) 9100 (4128) 9200 (4173) 3.5L 3.5L (Max Trailer Tow Package) 3.5L (Heavy Payload Package) 5.0L 5.0L (Heavy Payload Package) 6.2L (Max Trailer 3.73 17100 (7756) 10900 (4944) Tow Package) Note: When taking into consideration trailer frontal area, ensure not to exceed: • Base vehicle frontal area without the Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy Payload Package. • 60 ft2 (5.57 m2) with the Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy Payload Package. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use a hitch that clamps onto the vehicle's bumper or attaches to the axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Weight-distributing hitch When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1. Park the vehicle (without the trailer) on a level surface. 2. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the fender, this is H1. 276 2012 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)