2001 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 163

Driving • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles). If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. RWD vehicles with 4x4 electronic shift transfer case or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles with automatic transmissions Regarding recreational towing or having your vehicle towed, 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly and AWD vehicles cannot be towed with any wheels on the ground (with the exception of moving it as a disabled vehicle off the road out of traffic). SNOWPLOWING For low speed snow removal, Ford offers a Snowplow Package as an option. If you do not have this equipment, do not use your vehicle as a snowplow or powertrain and suspension system damage may occur. Do not install a snowplow and plow with your vehicle until it has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). Installing the snowplow Removing the blocker beam without installing snowplow attachment hardware may affect air bag deployment in a crash. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snowplow attachment hardware is installed on the vehicle. Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the GVW. Add ballast weight to the back of the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find Front GAWR. 163