Ford Super Duty (2017 year). Manual — part 69

Pickup and box delete

Maximum

GCWR

Rear axle ratio

Engine

Vehicle

20000 lb (9072

kg)

3.73

6.2L gas

F-350 dual rear

wheel

23500 lb (10660

kg)

4.30

36000 lb (16329

kg)

3.55

6.7L diesel

40000 lb (18144

kg)

4.10

42000 lb (19051

kg)

4.30

6.7L diesel

F-450

*

Trailer tow package.

Chassis cab

Maximum

GCWR

Rear axle

ratio

Engine

Vehicle

19500 lb (8845

kg)

3.73

6.2L gas

F-350 single

rear wheel

23000 lb (10433

kg)

4.30

26500 lb (12020

kg)

3.73

6.7L diesel

20000 lb (9072

kg)

3.73

6.2L gas

F-350 dual rear

wheel

23500 lb (10660

kg)

4.30

30000 lb (13608

kg)

3.73, 4.10

6.7L diesel

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Chassis cab

Maximum

GCWR

Rear axle

ratio

Engine

Vehicle

28000 lb (12701

kg)

4.88

6.8L gas

F-450 dual rear

wheel

31000 lb (14062

kg)

4.10

6.7L diesel

33000 lb (14969

kg)

*

4.30

28000 lb (12701

kg)

4.88

6.8L gas

F-550 dual rear

wheel (17500/

18000 lb

GVWR)

31000 lb (14062

kg)

4.10

6.7L diesel

33,000 lb (14,969

kg)

4.30

28000 lb (12701

kg)

4.88

6.8L gas

F-550 dual rear

wheel (19000/

19500 lb

GVWR)

31000 lb (14062

kg)

4.88

6.7L diesel

40000 lb (18144

kg)

*

4.88

*

Requires optional GCWR Package.

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 chart.

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.

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This equals the maximum loaded
trailer weight for this combination.

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.

For additional information on
trailer weights, reference the RV
& Trailer Towing Guide available
at your authorized dealer, or
online.

RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online

http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/

Website

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

WARNING

Do not exceed the maximum
permissible nose weight, e.g. vertical
weight on the tow ball. Failure to

adhere to this warning could result in loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death.

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.

Some vehicles will have the ability to
modify trailer towing features. See
General Information (page 111).

Trailer Towing Connector

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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

Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear
View Camera System

Note: Active guidelines and fixed guidelines
are only available when the transmission is
in reverse (R).

Use the centerline (B) guideline to assist
you in setting your steering wheel properly
to help align the trailer hitch and tongue.

A

B C

D

F

E

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Active guidelines

A

Centerline

B

Fixed guideline: Green zone

C

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

D

Fixed guideline: Red zone

E

Rear bumper

F

Fixed guidelines are always shown in the
display, but the active guidelines only
display when the steering wheel is turned.
To use active guidelines, turn the steering
wheel to point the guidelines toward an
intended path. If the steering wheel
position is changed while reversing, your
vehicle might deviate from the original
intended path.

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