Ford E-350 (2018 year). Manual — part 26

E-350 Cutaway

Maximum

GCWR

Rear Axle

Ratio

Wheelbase

Rear Axle

Option

Engine

17,000 lb

(7,711 kg)

4.56

18,500 lb

(8,391 kg)

4.10

176 in (4.47 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

4.56

E-350 Stripped Chassis

Maximum

GCWR

Rear Axle

Ratio

Wheelbase

Length

Rear Axle

Option

Engine

13,000 lb

(5,897 kg)

4.10

138 in (3.5 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.2L

17,000 lb

(7,711 kg)

4.56

18,500 lb

(8,391 kg)

4.10

138 in (3.5 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

4.56

13,000 lb

(5,897 kg)

4.10

158 in (4.01 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.2L

17,000 lb

(7,711 kg)

4.56

18,500 lb

(8,391 kg)

4.10

158 in (4.01 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

4.56

13,000 lb

(5,897 kg)

4.10

176 in (4.47 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.2L

17,000 lb

(7,711 kg)

4.56

18,500 lb

(8,391 kg)

4.10

176 in (4.47 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

4.56

E-450 Cutaway

Maximum

GCWR

Rear Axle

Ratio

Wheelbase

Length

Rear Axle

Option

Engine

18,000 lb

(8,165 kg)

4.56

158 in (4.01 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.2L

22,000 lb

(9,979 kg)

4.56

158 in (4.01 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

18,000 lb

(8,165 kg)

4.56

176 in (4.47 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.2L

22,000 lb

(9,979 kg)

4.56

176 in (4.47 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

E-450 Stripped Chassis

Maximum

GCWR

Rear Axle

Ratio

Wheelbase

Length

Rear Axle

Option

Engine

18,000 lb

(8,165 kg)

4.56

158 in (4.01 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.2L

22,000 lb

(9,979 kg)

4.56

158 in (4.01 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

18,000 lb

(8,165 kg)

4.56

176 in (4.47 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.2L

22,000 lb

(9,979 kg)

4.56

176 in (4.47 m)

Dual Rear

Wheel

6.8L

Calculating the Maximum
Loaded Trailer Weight for Your
Vehicle

1. Start with the gross combined

weight rating for your vehicle
model and axle ratio. See the
previous charts.

2. Subtract all of the following

that apply to your vehicle:

•

Vehicle curb weight.

•

Hitch hardware weight, such as
a draw bar, ball, locks or weight
distributing hardware.

•

Driver weight.

•

Passenger(s) weight.

•

Payload, cargo and luggage
weight.

•

Aftermarket equipment weight.

The maximum loaded trailer
weight is this value or 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg), whichever is less.

Note: The trailer tongue load is
considered part of the payload for
your vehicle. Reduce the total
payload by the final trailer tongue
weight.

Note: Consult an authorized dealer
to determine the maximum trailer
weight allowed for your vehicle if
you are not sure.

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•

Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).

•

Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.

•

See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.

•

If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.

See Load limits in the Load Carrying
chapter for load specification terms found
on the tire label and Safety Compliance
label and instructions on calculating your
vehicle's load.

Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.

Trailer Towing Connector

E163167

When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions. Some seven-position
connectors may have the SAE J2863 logo,
which confirms that it is the proper wiring
connector and works correctly with your
vehicle.

Function

Color

Left turn signal and stop lamp

Yellow

Ground (-)

White

Electric brakes

Blue

Right turn signal and stop
lamp

Green

Battery (+)

Orange

Running lights

Brown

Reverse lights

Grey

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle. You
must distribute the load in your trailer so
that 10-15% of the total weight of the
trailer is on the tongue.

Weight-distributing Hitches

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.

When hooking-up a trailer using a
weight-distributing hitch, always use the
following procedure:

1.

Park the loaded vehicle, without the
trailer, on a level surface.

2. Measure the height to the top of your

vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender. This is H1.

3. Attach the loaded trailer to your vehicle

without the weight-distributing bars
connected.

4. Measure the height to the top of your

vehicle's 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 your vehicle's front wheel
opening on the fender is approximately
half the way down from H2, toward H1.

6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly

nose down toward your vehicle. If not,
adjust the ball height accordingly and
repeat Steps 2-6.

When the trailer is level or slightly nose
down toward the vehicle:
•

Lock the bar tension adjuster in place.

•

Check that the trailer tongue securely
attaches and locks onto the hitch.

•

Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer
brake controls as required by law or the
trailer manufacturer.

Safety Chains

Note: Do not attach safety chains to the
bumper.

Always connect the safety chains to the
frame or hook retainers of your vehicle
hitch.

To connect the safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

WARNING

Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle

may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision greatly
increase.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.