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2008 F-250/F-350/F-450
Super Duty ® Pickups
F-250/F-350/F-450 SD PICKUPS
July 2007
F-250/F-350/F-450
SD Pickups
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Snowplow Installation/Minimum Required And Recommended Equipment
Completed Vehicle Weight
The weight of the completed vehicle with equipment installed (and second unit body, if applicable) must not exceed
the Front GAWR, Rear GAWR, or GVWR established by Ford, with consideration for the driver and one front seat
passenger. If sufficient weight is added such that the completed vehicle with a driver and more than one passenger
would exceed Front GAWR, Rear GAWR, or GVWR, it is the responsibility of the equipment installer to notify the
customer of the appropriate use restrictions. (i.e.: That the user should limit occupancy of the vehicle to the driver and
one passenger while the equipment is installed.) The addition of ballast weight, placed rearward of the rear axle,
may be required to prevent front end overloading or exceeding Front GAWR. If required, the ballast weight must be
securely attached to the vehicle. For Ford completed vehicles of 10,000 lbs. GVWR or less, the weight of
permanently attached equipment must not exceed the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (T.A.R.C.) as specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Permanently attached equipment includes the snowplow frame-mounting
hardware, and does not include the removable snowplow blade assembly. Exceeding T.A.R.C. will require
recertification.
Front End Wheel Alignment and Headlight Aim
Front end wheel alignment (toe) and headlight aim may require readjustment after installation of equipment, and is
the responsibility of the equipment installer. Failure to reset front wheel alignment may cause premature uneven tire
wear. If required, reset to chassis manufacturer’s specifications found in the Ford Shop Manual.
Electrical Connections
Installation of any inductive load devices (i.e., electric motors, electric clutches for clutch pumps, etc.) MUST NOT be
connected to OEM wiring or fuse panels. Power for such devices should be taken directly from the battery or starter
motor relay power terminal. Control of these devices should be achieved via relays. No direct current path should
exist between OEM wiring and the installed load that is not filtered by the battery. These recommendations are
intended to reduce or eliminate any induced reverse voltage into the OEM circuitry.
Warranty
The Normal Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty applies to vehicles with snowplows installed in accordance with
these guidelines. Consult your Ford dealer or the Owner’s Guide for any further questions.
Special Applications cont’d
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