Ford E-450 (2018 year). Manual — part 25

- 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.

TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS

Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the

certification label.

Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended

gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

Your vehicle may have electrical
items, for example fuses or relays,
related to towing. See Fuses
(page 130).
Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading your vehicle.

Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•

Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.

•

Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.

•

Select a draw bar with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.

When driving with a trailer or

payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
correct trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in another chapter of this
Owner's Manual. See Load Limit
(page 97). You can also find the
information in the RV & Trailer
Towing Guide. See an authorized
dealer.

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

(If

Equipped)

WARNING

Switching off trailer sway control
increases the risk of loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. We

do not recommend disabling this feature
except in situations where speed reduction
may be detrimental, for example
ascending a grade, and the driver has
significant trailer towing experience and
can control trailer sway to maintain safe
operation.

This feature applies your vehicle's brakes
at individual wheels and, if necessary,
reduces engine power. If the trailer begins
to sway, the stability control light flashes
and a message appears in the information
display.

Action

Message

Slow your vehicle down,
then pull safely to the side
of the road and check for
correct tongue load and
trailer load distribution. See
Load Carrying (page 97).

Trailer
sway
Reduce
speed

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.

Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.

Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may turn on multiple times
to gradually reduce vehicle speed.

RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS

Note: Make sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Vehicles equipped with the Trailer
Tow Package or the Heavy Duty
Payload Package should not
exceed 60 ft² (5.6 m²) trailer
frontal area.

Note: Exceeding this limitation
may significantly reduce the
performance of your towing
vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a
low aerodynamic drag and rounded
front design helps optimize
performance and fuel economy.

Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per 1,000 ft (300 m)
starting at the 1,000 ft (300 m)

elevation point.

Note: Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
trailer weights listed may be limited
to this specified weight, as your
vehicle's electrical system may not
include the wiring connector
needed to use electric trailer
brakes.

E-350 Cutaway

Maximum

GCWR

Rear Axle

Ratio

Wheelbase

Rear Axle

Option

Engine

13,000 lb

(5,897 kg)

4.10

138 in (3.5 m)

Single Rear

Wheel

6.2L

4.56

18,500 lb

(8,391 kg)

4.10

138 in (3.5 m)

Single Rear

Wheel

6.8L

4.56

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)

Single Rear

Wheel

6.2L

4.56

18,500 lb

(8,391 kg)

4.10

158 in (4.01 m)

Single 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