2005 Ford F350 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 168

Tires, Wheels and Loading components carefully prior to and after any towing operation. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for the transmission fluid temperature information. The following trailer towing charts apply to vehicles equipped with gasoline engines; for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for your vehicle on the following chart/table, or the GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer weight which exceeds the limit of the vehicle's GCWR, GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-250/F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 22500 (10206) F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) 3.73 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450/F-550 4.10/4.30 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) Engine 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 168 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)