FORD 2008 F-550 v.2 - Manual (Page 222)

Hitch Type
Maximum
Gross Trailer
Weight — lb.
(kg)
Maximum
Tongue Weight
— lb. (kg)
6.8L DRW
Pickup
2.5” ID without
adapter
(requires 2.5”
drawbar) Weight carrying 8000 (3629) 800 (363)
Weight
distributing 15000 (6804) 1500 (680)
6.8L DRW
Pickup
2.5” ID with
adapter
(requires 2”
drawbar) Weight carrying 6000 (2721) 600 (272)
Weight
distributing 12500 (5670) 1250 (567)
All SRW Pickups
and 5.4L DRW
Pickups
2” receiver Weight carrying 6000 (2721) 600 (272)
Weight
distributing 12500 (5670) 1250 (567)
Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the
limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural
damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury.
Weight distributing hitch
When hooking up a trailer using a weight distributing hitch, always use
the following procedure:
1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and
all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it
can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers
at the center of the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that
the front bumper height is within
1 ⁄
2
” (13 mm) of the reference point.
After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher than in
Step 2.
2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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