2018 Ford F-150 Owners Manual - Load Carrying

Load Carrying

LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES(IF EQUIPPED)

These cleats attach to the inner box walls to help you to tie down cargo. The cleats can be locked to prevent removal or unlocked for removal.

Note: Leave the key in the lock when removing or installing the cleats. The key cannot be removed from the lock unless it is in the locked position.

275 lb (1,223 N) maximum force between directly opposed cleats.

600 lb (2,669 N) maximum force between diagonally opposed cleats.

Secure cargo with up to 275 lb (1,223 N) force applied between opposing box link cleats, or up to 600 lb (2,669 N) force applied between diagonal box link cleats.

Insert the key into the lock and turn clockwise to unlock.

Pull bottom of the cleat outward while pushing top of cleat down.

Hold on to the cleat as it clears the mounting slot.

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Insert the key into lock and turn clockwise to unlock.

Insert the cleat into the mounting slot and push upward. Make sure the cleat is fully engaged.

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Turn the key counterclockwise to lock.

Remove the key.

Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer

Before you load your vehicle, become familiar with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight rating, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label or Safety Compliance Certification label.

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When towing, trailer tongue weight or king pin weight is also part of payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

GAWR is the maximum allowable weight that a single axle (front or rear) can carry. These numbers are on the Safety Compliance Certification label. The label is located on the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver seating position.

The total load on each axle must never exceed its Gross Axle Weight Rating.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This includes all options, equipment, passengers and cargo. It appears on the Safety Compliance Certification label.

The label is located on the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the

door-latch post, next to the driver seating position.

The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)

GCWR is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer, including all cargo and passengers, that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight Rating.) Separate functional brakes should

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The gross combined weight must never exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating.

Note: For trailer towing information refer to the RV and Trailer Towing Guide available at an authorized dealer.

Steps for determining the correct load limit:

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

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

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb.

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.)

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.

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

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

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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

BED ACCESS (IF EQUIPPED)

Use the step for easier access to the vehicle bed.

Note: Close the step before driving.

Note: Do not exceed 500 lb (227 kg) on the step. This includes you plus cargo.

Note: Do not use the step to lift the vehicle. Only use proper jacking points.

Note: The step may operate more slowly in cool temperatures.

Note: The step mechanism may trap debris such as mud, dirt, snow, ice and salt. This may prevent the step from deploying automatically when you press the button. If this happens, make sure that you press the button down and carefully pull out the step manually. Wash off the debris with a high-pressure sprayer and stow the step.

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Push down on the button with your foot. The step automatically extends from the stowed position.

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Push the step under your vehicle with your foot until it fully latches. Do not push on the button while stowing the step.

BED RAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

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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 degrees upward and 26 degrees downward to avoid damage to the ramp claw and tailgate plate.

Note: When using your vehicle for off-road operation, remove the bed ramps from the vehicle and store them in a safe location away from your vehicle.

Remove the front and rear cables.

Open the cam lever arms and unscrew the cam bolts.

Remove the ramp from the ramp holder.

Rotate the stops at the underside of the ramp to the open position.

Note: You can use a smooth surface tool to rotate the stops.

Slide the ramp claw onto the tailgate plate.

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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.

Pick up the ramp. Pull the location pin outward.

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.

Slide the ramp claw off of the tailgate plate.

Rotate the stops at the underside of the ramp to the closed position.

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Place the ramp into the ramp holder.

Install the cam bolts and close the cam lever arms.

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.

Slide the ramp holder studs upwards into the installed position.

Tighten the ramp holder nut.

Note: The nut should be on the upper stud.

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

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