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2021 Ford F-150 Owners Manual - Towing a Trailer



Towing a Trailer

the WARNING: Do not exceed GVWR or the GAWR

specified on the certification label.

bey WARNING: Towing trailers ond 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.

the l WARNING: Do not exceed owest rating capacity for

your vehicle or trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or trailer hitch can impair your vehicle stability and handling. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

drill, WARNING: Do not cut, weld or modify the trailer

hitch. Modifying the trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.

brak WARNING: The anti-lock e system does not control

the trailer brakes.

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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.

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

Trailers weighing more than 1,500 lb (680 kg) when loaded require separate functioning brake systems.

Note: Your vehicle could have reduced performance when operating at high altitudes and when heavily loaded or towing a trailer. When driving at elevation, to match driving performance as perceived at sea level, reduce gross vehicle weight and gross combination weight by 2% per 1,000 ft (300 m) elevation.

LOADING YOUR TRAILER

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. The trailer tongue weight should never exceed 10% of the maximum towing capacity.
    Select a ball mount 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.

TRAILER TOWING HINTS

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

When driving with a trailer or payload, a slight takeoff vibration or shudder may be present due to the increased payload weight.

Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire. A temporary spare tire is different in diameter or width,

tread-type, or is from a different manufacturer than the road tires on your vehicle. Consult information on the tire label or Safety Compliance label for limitations when using.

When towing a trailer:

    Obey country specific regulations for towing a trailer.
    Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 mi (800 km).
    Do not make full-throttle starts.
    Check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
    When stopped in congested or heavy traffic during hot weather, place the transmission in park (P) to aid engine and transmission cooling and to help A/C performance.
    Turn off the speed control with heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control may turn off when you are towing on long, steep slopes.
    Shift to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. Do not continuously apply the brakes, as they may overheat and become less effective.
    If your transmission has Grade Assist or Tow/Haul, use this feature when towing. This provides engine braking and helps eliminate excessive transmission shifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling.
    If your vehicle has AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, this system may turn on during typical cornering maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer. This is normal. Turning the corner at a slower speed when towing may reduce this tendency.

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    If you are frequently towing a trailer in hot weather, hilly conditions, at the gross combined weight rating or any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if the axle is not already filled with it.
    Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and gradually brake.
    Avoid parking on a slope. However, if you must park on a slope, turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow, set the parking brake, place the transmission in park (P) and place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels.

Note: Chocks are not included with your vehicle.

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.

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:

    Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
    Do not allow waves to break higher than 6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding 6 in (15 cm) could allow water to enter vehicle components, causing internal damage to the components and affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.

Note: Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the rear axle has been submerged in water.

Note: Disconnect the trailer wiring connector before backing the trailer into the water.

Note: Reconnect the trailer wiring connector after removing the trailer from the water.

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Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular

Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.15

12,200 lb

(5,533 kg)

7,600 lb

(3,447 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.55

12,200 lb

(5,533 kg)

7,600 lb

(3,447 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

4WD

3.55

12,500 lb

(5,669 kg)

7,700 lb

(3,492 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.73

13,200 lb

(5,987 kg)

8,600 lb

(3,900 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

4WD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,500 lb

(3,855 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

378

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular

Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.15

12,300 lb

(5,579 kg)

7,600 lb

(3,447 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.55

12,300 lb

(5,579 kg)

7,600 lb

(3,447 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.55

12,600 lb

(5,715 kg)

7,700 lb

(3,493 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,600 lb

(3,900 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,400 lb

(3,810 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- L

Regular

Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.73

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

10,000 lb

(4,535 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

- H

379

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

- H

4WD

3.73

15,100 lb

(6,849 kg)

10,000 lb

(4,535 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 163 in

(4,140mm)

- H

RWD

3.73

15,100 lb

(6,849 kg)

10,000 lb

(4,535 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

RWD

3.31

12,600 lb

(5,715 kg)

7,700 lb

(3,492 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

RWD

3.55

12,600 lb

(5,715 kg)

7,700 lb

(3,492 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

4WD

3.55

12,800 lb

(5,805 kg)

7,600 lb

(3,447 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

RWD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,400 lb

(3,810 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- H

RWD

3.73

15,000 lb

(6,803 kg)

10,000 lb

(4,535 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

380

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

4WD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,100 lb

(3,674 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- H

4WD

3.73

15,300 lb

(6,939 kg)

10,100 lb

(4,581 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

- L

RWD

3.15

12,600 lb

(5,715 kg)

7,600 lb

(3,447 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

- L

RWD

3.55

12,600 lb

(5,715 kg)

7,600 lb

(3,447 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

- L

RWD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,300 lb

(3,764 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

RWD

3.15

12,700 lb

(5,760 kg)

7,700 lb

(3,492 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

RWD

3.55

12,700 lb

(5,760 kg)

7,700 lb

(3,492 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

381

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

4WD

3.55

12,900 lb

(5,851 kg)

7,700 lb

(3,492 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

RWD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,300 lb

(3,764 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- H

RWD

3.73

15,100 lb

(6,849 kg)

10,000 lb

(4,535 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- L

4WD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,100 lb

(3,674 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

- H

4WD

3.73

15,400 lb

(6,985 kg)

10,100 lb

(4,581 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

- L

RWD

3.15

12,800 lb

(5,805 kg)

7,800 lb

(3,538 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

382

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

- L

RWD

3.55

12,800 lb

(5,805 kg)

7,800 lb

(3,538 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

- L

RWD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

8,300 lb

(3,764 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

- H

RWD

3.73

15,100 lb

(6,849 kg)

10,000 lb

(4,535 kg)

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.

Note: Values shown for low, L, or high, H, capacity trailer tow packages.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with, or by, the bumper only.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 6,000 lb (2,721 kg) or 36 ft² (3.4 m²) trailer frontal area with the medium duty trailer tow package.

Note: Exceeding these limitations could 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.

383

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.31

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,800 lb

(4,898 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

17,700 lb

(8,028 kg)

2

12,200 lb

(5,533 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.31

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,500 lb

(4,762 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,500 lb

(4,762 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

17,900 lb

(8,119 kg)

2

12,100 lb

(5,488 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.31

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,700 lb

(4,853 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

17,700 lb

(8,028 kg)

2

12,100 lb

(5,488 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.31

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

384

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

18,000 lb

(8,164 kg)

2

12,100 lb

(5,488 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.31

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,600 lb

(4,808 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.55

17,800 lb

(8,073 kg)

2

12,100 lb

(5,488 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.31

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.55

16,300 lb

(7,393 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.55

18,000 lb

(8,164 kg)

2

12,100 lb

(5,488 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

1 Heavy duty trailer tow package.

2 Max duty trailer tow package.

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with, or by, the bumper only.

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Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) or 36 ft² (3.4 m²) trailer frontal area with the medium duty trailer tow package.

Note: Exceeding these limitations could 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.

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.55

9,400 lb

(4,263 kg)

1

5,000 lb

(2,267 kg)

1

36 ft² (3.4 m²)

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

4WD

3.55

9,700 lb

(4,400 kg)

2

5,100 lb

(2,313 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.73

12,600 lb

(5,715 kg)

2

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

4WD

3.73

12,800 lb

(5,805 kg)

2

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.55

9,500 lb

(4,309 kg)

1

5,000 lb

(2,267 kg)

1

36 ft² (3.4 m²)

386

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.73

12,700 lb

(5,760 kg)

2

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.73

12,900 lb

(5,851 kg)

2

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

9,700 lb

(4,399 kg)

1

5,000 lb

(2,267 kg)

1

36 ft² (3.4 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.73

12,900 lb

(5,851 kg)

2

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

13,100 lb

(5,942 kg)

2

8,100 lb

(3,674 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

9,900 lb

(4,491 kg)

1

5,100 lb

(2,313 kg)

1

36 ft² (3.4 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.73

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

13,300 lb

(6,032 kg)

2

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

2 Heavy duty trailer tow package.

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Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with, or by, the bumper only.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 6,000 lb (2,721 kg) or 36 ft² (3.4 m²) trailer frontal area with the medium duty trailer tow package.

Note: Exceeding these limitations could 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.

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.15

16,100 lb

(7,302 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.31

16,400 lb

(7,438 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.55

16,100 lb

(7,302 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.55

17,900 lb

(8,119 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,897 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

388

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.55

16,400 lb

(7,438 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.55

17,900 lb

(8,119 kg)

2

12,700 lb

(5,761 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

Heavy Payload Package

RWD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

13,300 lb

(6,033 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

Heavy Payload Package

4WD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

13,100 lb

(5,942 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.31

16,200 lb

(7,348 kg)

1

11,000 lb

(4,989 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.31

16,500 lb

(7,484 kg)

1

11,100 lb

(5,034 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

16,200 lb

(7,348 kg)

1

11,000 lb

(4,989 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

389

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

17,500 lb

(7,937 kg)

2

12,300 lb

(5,579 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

16,500 lb

(7,484 kg)

1

11,100 lb

(5,034 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

17,700 lb

(8,028 kg)

2

12,300 lb

(5,579 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

RWD

3.15

16,500 lb

(7,484 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

4WD

3.31

16,800 lb

(7,620 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

RWD

3.55

16,500 lb

(7,484 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

RWD

3.55

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

14,000 lb

(6,350 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

4WD

3.55

16,800 lb

(7,620 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

4WD

3.55

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

13,800 lb

(6,259 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

390

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

Heavy Payload Package

RWD

3.73

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

14,000 lb

(6,350 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

Heavy Payload Package

4WD

3.73

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

13,800 lb

(6,259 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.31

16,500 lb

(7,484 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.31

16,800 lb

(7,620 kg)

1

11,300 lb

(5,125 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

16,500 lb

(7,484 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

19,300 lb

(8,754 kg)

2

14,000 lb

(6,350 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

16,800 lb

(7,620 kg)

1

11,300 lb

(5,125 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

391

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.55

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

13,900 lb

(6,304 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.31

16,600 lb

(7,529 kg)

1

11,300 lb

(5,125 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.31

16,800 lb

(7,620 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.55

16,600 lb

(7,529 kg)

1

11,300 lb

(5,125 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.55

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

14,000 lb

(6,350 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.55

16,800 lb

(7,620 kg)

1

11,200 lb

(5,080 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.55

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

13,800 lb

(6,259 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

392

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

Heavy Payload Package

RWD

3.73

19,400 lb

(8,799 kg)

2

14,000 lb

(6,350 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

Heavy Payload Package

4WD

3.73

19,500 lb

(8,845 kg)

2

13,800 lb

(6,259 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

2 Max duty trailer tow package.

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with, or by, the bumper only.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) or 36 ft² (3.4 m²) trailer frontal area with the medium duty trailer tow package.

Note: Exceeding these limitations could 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.

393

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

16,700 lb

(7,574 kg)

1

11,000 lb

(4,989 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.55

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

12,700 lb

(5,760 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

17,000 lb

(7,711 kg) 1

11,000 lb

(4,989 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

12,400 lb

(5,624 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.55

16,800 lb

(7,620 kg)

1

11,100 lb

(5,035 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.55

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

12,700 lb

(5,761 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

394

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.73

17,000 lb

(7,711 kg) 1

11,000 lb

(4,989 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

12,400 lb

(5,624 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

2 Max duty trailer tow package.

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with, or by, the bumper only.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) or 36 ft² (3.4 m²) trailer frontal area with the medium duty trailer tow package.

Note: Exceeding these limitations could 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.

395

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.15

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

1

8,300 lb

(3,764 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.31

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

1

8,300 lb

(3,764 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

4WD

3.31

13,200 lb

(5,987 kg)

1

8,200 lb

(3,719 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

RWD

3.73

13,800 lb

(6,259 kg)

1

9,100 lb

(4,127 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab –

122.4 in (3,110 mm)

4WD

3.73

14,600 lb

(6,622 kg)

1

9,600 lb

(4,354 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.15

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,900 lb

(4,490 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,900 lb

(4,490 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

396

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,700 lb

(4,399 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.73

15,300 lb

(6,940 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

RWD

3.73

17,900 lb

(8,119 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular

Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

Heavy

RWD

3.73

18,000 lb

(8,164 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Payload

Package

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.73

15,600 lb

(7,076 kg)

1

10,500 lb

(4,762 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

4WD

3.73

17,900 lb

(8,119 kg)

2

12,800 lb

(5,806 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

397

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Regular Cab – 141 in

(3,581mm)

Heavy Payload Package

4WD

3.73

18,300 lb

(8,300 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.15

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,800 lb

(4,445 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,800 lb

(4,445 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,500 lb

(4,309 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.73

15,500 lb

(7,030 kg)

1

10,500 lb

(4,762 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.73

17,800 lb

(8,073 kg)

2

12,800 lb

(5,805 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

15,800 lb

(7,166 kg)

1

10,500 lb

(4,762 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

17,600 lb

(7,983 kg)

2

12,300 lb

(5,579 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

398

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

RWD

3.15

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,600 lb

(4,354 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

RWD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,600 lb

(4,354 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

4WD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,400 lb

(4,263 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

RWD

3.73

15,600 lb

(7,076 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

RWD

3.73

18,200 lb

(8,255 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

Heavy Payload Package

RWD

3.73

18,300 lb

(8,300 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

4WD

3.73

15,800 lb

(7,166 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

4WD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

399

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Super Cab

– 163 in (4,140mm)

Heavy Payload Package

4WD

3.73

18,500 lb

(8,391 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.15

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,700 lb

(4,399 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,700 lb

(4,399 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,400 lb

(4,263 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.73

15,600 lb

(7,076 kg)

1

10,500 lb

(4,762 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

RWD

3.73

18,100 lb

(8,210 kg)

2

12,900 lb

(5,851 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

15,800 lb

(7,166 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 145 in (3,675mm)

4WD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

400

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.15

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,600 lb

(4,354 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,600 lb

(4,354 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.31

14,800 lb

(6,713 kg)

1

9,300 lb

(4,218 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.73

15,600 lb

(7,076 kg)

1

10,400 lb

(4,717 kg) 1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

RWD

3.73

18,200 lb

(8,255 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

Heavy Payload Package

RWD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.73

15,800 lb

(7,166 kg)

1

10,300 lb

(4,672 kg)

1

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

401

Cab – Wheel- base in (mm)

Driveline

Rear Axle Ratio

Maximum C Gross

ombined

Weight Rating

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

4WD

3.73

18,400 lb

(8,346 kg)

2

12,900 lb

(5,851 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

Crew Cab

– 157 in (3,989mm)

Heavy Payload Package

4WD

3.73

18,600 lb

(8,436 kg)

2

13,000 lb

(5,896 kg)

2

60 ft² (5.6 m²)

2 Max duty trailer tow package.

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with, or by, the bumper only.

Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) or 36 ft² (3.4 m²) trailer frontal area with the medium duty trailer tow package.

Note: Exceeding these limitations could 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.

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The maximum loaded trailer weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow.

For additional information, visit

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

Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle

    Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio.
    Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:
    Vehicle curb weight.
    Hitch hardware weight, for example a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing hardware.
    Driver weight.
    Passenger weight.
    Payload, cargo and luggage weight.
    Aftermarket equipment weight.

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.

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Message

Description

Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps

The left-hand trailer turn lamp requires service.

Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps

The right-hand trailer turn lamp requires service.

Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual

The trailer battery requires service.

Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual

The trailer lighting module requires service.

Trailer Stop Lamps Fault Check Lamps

The trailer stoplamps require service.

Trailer Sway Reduce Speed

The trailer sway control detects trailer sway. Reduce the vehicle's speed.

Trailer Tire Over Temperature

Displays when one or more tires on the trailer is above the recommended temperature.

Trailer Tire Low Specified:

One or more tires on your trailer is below the specified tire pressure.

Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

A trailer tire pressure sensor requires service. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

The trailer tire pressure monitoring system requires service. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Capability Not Detected

The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressure monitoring system.

Trailer Tire Pressure Indication Not Setup See Manual

The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.

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