2008 Ford F250 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 245

Tires, Wheels and Loading Integrated hitch rating The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of operation: • Weight carrying - requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer. • Weight distributing - requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up brackets. The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. Maximum Gross Trailer Weight - lb. (kg) 8000 (3629) 15000 (6804) 6000 (2721) 12500 (5670) 6000 (2721) 12500 (5670) Maximum Tongue Weight - lb. (kg) 800 (363) 1500 (680) 600 (272) 1250 (567) 600 (272) 1250 (567) Hitch Type 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID without adapter (requires 2.5" drawbar) 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID with adapter (requires 2" drawbar) All SRW Pickups and 5.4L DRW Pickups 2" receiver Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Weight distributing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a weight distributing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle. 245 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)