1999 Ford F350 7.3L Diesel Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16
1999 Ford F350 Manual
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Driving tips 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 to 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. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. F-Series trailer towing tables GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Maximum trailer Rear axle Maximum Model weightratio GCWR-kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) 1 F-250 3.73 9 072 (20 000) 4 536 (10 000) F-350 3.73 9 072 (20 000) 4 536 (10 000) F-350 (DRW) 4.10 9 072 (20 000) 4 536 (10 000) F-450 4.88 11 794 (26 000) 4 536 (10 000) F-550 4.88 11 794 (26 000) 4 536 (10 000) (17 500 GVW) F-550 4.88 11 794 (26 000) 4 536 (10 000) (19 000 GVW) 1 Conventional/Class IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by subtracting the GVW from the GCWR. 16