FORD 2002 E-450 v.1 - Manual (Page 163)

Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
chart to find the maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear axle
ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without
cargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the
following charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight
on the chart.
TRAILER TOWING
Refer to 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s
Guide Supplement for diesel engine towing information.
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
Rear
axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)
Trailer weight
range - kg
(lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - m 2
(ft 2 )
Regular Van E-150
4.2L 3.55
4 536
(10 000)
2 313 (5 100) 5.52 (60)
4.6L 3.55
5 216
(11 500)
2 993 (6 600) 5.52 (60)
5.4L 3.55
5 443
(12 000)
3 130 (6 900) 5.52 (60)
Regular Van E-250
4.2L 3.73
4 763
(10 500)
2 359 (5 200) 5.52 (60)
5.4L 3.73
5 897
(13 000)
3 402 (7 500) 5.52 (60)
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