2015 Ford Transit 150 Van Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 155

Load Carrying LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES Securing Cargo LOAD LIMIT Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, trailer or both, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. E175810 Variant All Maximum Load Value 1125 lb (510 kg) Note: The number of load retaining fixtures may vary depending on your vehicle model. PAYLOAD E143816 152 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014, Third Printing