Ford F-550 (2017 year). Manual — part 65

Steps for determining the
correct load limit:

1. Locate the statement "The

combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined

weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight

of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lb. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

5. Determine the combined

weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

Helpful examples for calculating
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You decide
to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, four of your
friends and all the golf bags? You
and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and
the golf bags weigh approximately
30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.
The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -
67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You and
one of your friends decide to pick
up cement from the local home
improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for
the past two years. Measuring the
inside of the vehicle with the rear
seat folded down, you have room
for twelve 100-pound
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do
you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),
the calculation would be: 1400 -
(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440

- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do
not have enough cargo capacity
to carry that much weight. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.
You will need to reduce the load
weight by at least 240 pounds
(104 kilograms). If you remove
three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load
calculation would be:1400 - (2 x
220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -
900 = 60 pounds. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.

The above calculations also
assume that the loads are
positioned in your vehicle in a
manner that does not overload
the front or the rear gross axle
weight rating specified for your
vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification label.

Special Loading Instructions
for Owners of Pick-up Trucks
and Utility-type Vehicles

WARNING

Loaded vehicles may handle
differently than unloaded

vehicles. Take extra precautions,
such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

BED RAMPS

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

The slide action of the ramp is a
pinch point. Do not place fingers or
hands in the pinch point.

Extend and retract the ramp only
when connected to the tailgate
plate.

Be sure the ramp is installed
correctly when loading and
unloading equipment on and off the

ramp.

Do not step or sit on the ramp when
it is in the stowed position.

Install the ramp only within the
prescribed ramp angles.

Note: The ramp maximum capacity is
800 lb (363 kg).

Note: Verify the ramp is on stable ground
before usage.

Note: For loading and unloading
equipment, your ramp should be set
between 10° upward and 26° downward to
avoid damage to the ramp claw and tailgate
plate.

Using the Bed Ramp

1.

Remove the front and rear cables.

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2. Open the cam lever arms and unscrew

the cam bolts.

3. Remove the ramp from the ramp

holder.

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Note: A smooth surface tool can be used
to rotate the stops.

4. Rotate the stops at the underside of

the ramp to the open position.

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5. Slide the ramp claw onto the tailgate

plate.

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6. Pull the location pin outward and

extend the ramp until the pin is seated
in the usage position, then set the ramp
on even ground.

Stowing the Bed Ramp

1.

Pick up the ramp. Pull the location pin
outward.

2. Slide the ramp into the storage position

until the location pin locks.

Note: Make sure the proper pin location has
been applied for your bed size.

3. Slide the ramp claw off of the tailgate

plate.

4. Rotate the stops at the underside of

the ramp to the closed position.

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5. Place the ramp into the ramp holder.

6. Install the cam bolts and close the cam

lever arms.

7.

Attach the front and rear cables.

Note: Make sure you properly secure the
locking cable. If the locking cable is
unsecured, you may hear a rattling noise.

Installing the Ramp Holder

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1.

Hook the top of the ramp holder over
the mounting plate and rotate the
ramp holder into position.

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2. Slide the ramp holder studs upwards

into the installed position.

3. Tighten the ramp holder nut.

Note: The nut should be on the upper stud.