2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 254
2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading To determine which trailer hitch your vehicle is equipped with, refer to the trailer hitch label located on trailer hitch cross tube. Once you determine which trailer hitch you have consult your authorized dealer, the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealer or online at https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/default.asp. WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the trailer hitch label are maximum possible trailer ratings for that hitch but may not be what your vehicle is capable of towing. To find the maximum trailer weight allowed for your specific vehicle, consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer). WARNING: 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 Hitches When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1. Park the vehicle (without the trailer) on a level surface. 2. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the fender, this is H1. 3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle without the weight distributing bars connected. 4. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the fender a second time, this is H2. 5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distributing bars so that the height of the front fender is approximately halfway between H1 and H2. 6. Check that the trailer is level. If not level, adjust the ball height accordingly and repeat Steps 3-6. WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was before attaching the trailer. Doing so will defeat the function of the weight-distributing hitch, which may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury. 254 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)