Ford E-150 (2012 year). Manual — part 43

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer, provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.

Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with
bumper only.

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.

Distribute the load so that only 10–15% of the total is on the tongue. Tie
down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the
hitch.

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.

For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading
– with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the
tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight.

WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.

WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could

result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb (kg)

Maximum Trailer

Weight - lb (kg)

E-150 Regular/Rec/Crew Van

4.6L

3.73

11500 (5216)

6000 (2722)

4.6L

4.10

12000 (5443)

6500 (2948)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

7500 (3402)

E-150 Extended Van

4.6L

3.73

11500 (5216)

5900 (2676)

4.6L

4.10

12000 (5443)

6400 (2903)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

7300 (3311)

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Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb (kg)

Maximum Trailer

Weight - lb (kg)

E-150 Regular Wagon (7/8 Passenger)

4.6L

3.73

11500 (5216)

5600 (2540)

4.6L

4.10

12000 (5443)

6100 (2767)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

7000 (3175)

E-250 Regular/Rec/Crew Van

4.6L

3.73

11500 (5216)

6000 (2722)

4.6L

4.10

12000 (5443)

6500 (2948)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

7400 (3357)

E-250 Extended/Rec/Crew Van

4.6L

3.73

11500 (5216)

5900 (2540)

4.6L

4.10

12000 (5443)

6400 (2903)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

7300 (3311)

E-350 Regular/Rec/Crew Van

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

7400 (3357)

6.8L

3.73

15000 (6804)

9100 (4128)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Extended/Rec/Crew Van

5.4L

3.73

13000 (5897)

7200 (3266)

6.8L

3.73

15000 (6804)

9000 (4082)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Regular Wagon (11/12 Passenger)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5896)

6700 (3039)

6.8L

3.73

15000 (6804)

8500 (3856)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Extended Wagon (11 Passenger)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5896)

6500 (2948)

6.8L

3.73

15000 (6804)

8300 (3765)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

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Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb (kg)

Maximum Trailer

Weight - lb (kg)

E-350 Extended Wagon (14/15 Passenger)

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5896)

6300 (2858)

6.8L

3.73

15000 (6804)

8100 (3674)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-250 Cutaway Single Rear Wheel (SRW)

4.6L

4.10

12000 (5443)

7500 (3402)

E-350 Extended Cutaway Single Rear Wheel (SRW)

5.4L

4.10

10600 (4808)

5700 (2585)

E-350 Cutaway Single Rear Wheel (SRW) 138” Wheelbase

5.4L

3.73

9600 (4354)

4700 (2132)

5.4L

4.10

13000 (5896)

8000 (3629)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Cutaway Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) 138” Wheelbase

5.4L

3.73

10050 (4763)

4900 (2223)

5.4L

4.10

13000 (5897)

7700 (3493)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Cutaway Single Rear Wheel (SRW) 158” Wheelbase

5.4L

3.73

9600 (4354)

4600 (2087)

5.4L

4.10

13000 (5896)

8000 (3629)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Cutaway Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) 158”/176” Wheelbase

5.4L

3.73

10050 (4763)

4800 (2177)

5.4L

4.10

13000 (5897)

7700 (3493)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Stripped Chassis Single Rear Wheel (SRW) 138”

Wheelbase

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

8700 (3946)

E-350 Stripped Chassis Single Rear Wheel (SRW) 158”

Wheelbase

5.4L

3.73/4.10

13000 (5897)

8600 (3901)

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Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb (kg)

Maximum Trailer

Weight - lb (kg)

E-350 Stripped Chassis Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) 138” Wheelbase

5.4L

4.10

13000 (5897)

8400 (3810)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-350 Stripped Chassis Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) 158”/176”

Wheelbase

5.4L

4.10

13000 (5897)

8300 (3765)

6.8L

4.10

18500 (8391)

10000 (4536)

E-450 Cutaway

5.4L

4.56

14050 (6373)

8500 (3856)

6.8L

4.56

22000 (9979)

10000 (4536)

E-450 Stripped Chassis

5.4L

4.56

14050 (6373)

9200 (4173)

6.8L

4.56

22000 (9979)

10000 (4536)

Notes:
• Maximum trailer weight for all cutaway vehicles must be calculated by

subtracting the weight of the vehicle (including incomplete vehicle
weight and payload which includes second unit body weight, cargo
and passengers) from the GCW; otherwise, maximum trailer weight is
10,000 lb (4,536 kg).

• For high altitude operation reduce GCWR by 2% per 1,000 ft (300 m)

elevation.

• To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for your particular

vehicle as equipped, follow the instructions in Vehicle loading - with
and without a trailer earlier in this chapter.

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance.

Hitches

Do not use or install a hitch that clamps onto the vehicle’s bumper or to
the axle. An underbody hitch is acceptable if it is installed properly.

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