Preparing to tow, Hitches, Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2009 F-550 v.3 User Manual

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Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg.)

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Manual

transmission

Automatic

transmission

F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Pick-up

5.4L

4.10

17500 (7938)

18500 (8391)

6.8L

4.10

20500 (9299)

21500 (9752)

4.30

22500 (10206)

23000 (10433)

F–350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Chassis Cab

5.4L

3.73

15000 (6804)

16000 (7257)

4.10

17000 (7711)

18000 (8165)

6.8L

4.10

20000 (9072)

21000 (9525)

F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Chassis Cab

5.4L

3.73

15000 (6804)

16500 (7484)

4.10

17500 (7938)

18500 (8391)

6.8L

4.10

20500 (9299)

21500 (9752)

4.30

22500 (10206)

23000 (10433)

F–450 Chassis Cab/F–550

6.8L

4.88/5.38

26000 (11793)

26000 (11793)

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

WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on
this vehicle enhances collision protection for the fuel system. DO

NOT REMOVE!

Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to as a trailer ball hitch
or trailer ball) to the bumper or use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s
bumper or attach to the axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer
so that 10%–15% for conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing
of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.

2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA
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