2000 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 135
2000 Ford F250 Manual
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Driving Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. TOWING A TRAILER Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. 2nd unit bodies are not included in maximum trailer weight ratings. Weight of additional "body" must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. 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. 135