Ford F-150 Utility Trailer User Manual


 
It is essential that your vehicle
includes any optional equipment
needed to best perform its expected
towing tasks. This equipment falls
into two categories:
Required/Recommended
Trailer Towing Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Escape
• For Trailers Over 1,500 Pounds – 3.0L V6 Engine.
Edge
• For Trailers Over 2,000 Pounds – Class II Trailer Tow/Prep Package.
Explorer and Sport Trac
• For Trailers Over 3,500 Pounds – Class III/IV Trailer Tow Prep Package.
Expedition
• For Trailers Over 6,000 Pounds – Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package.
F-150
• For Trailers Over 5,000 Pounds – Trailer Tow Package or Heavy Duty
Payload Package.
F-350 Pickup
• For 26,000-pound GCWR – TowBoss Package.
F-450 Pickup
• For 33,000-pound GCWR – High Capacity Trailer Tow Package.
F-450/F-550 Chassis Cab
• For 33,000-pound GCWR on F-550 with Automatic Transmission;
30,000-pound GCWR on F-450 with Automatic Transmission; and
28,000-pound GCWR on F-450/F-550 with Manual Transmission –
High Capacity Trailer Tow Package.
Metric Conversion –
To obtain information
in kilograms, multiply
pounds by .45; to
obtain information in
kilometers, multiply
miles by 1.6; to
obtain information
in square meters,
multiply square feet
by .09; to obtain
information in
centimeters, multiply
inches by 2.54.
F-250/F-350/ F-250/F-350/ F-350/F-450/ F-350/F-450/
Explorer & Explorer & E-Series E-Series F-450 Super F-450 Super F-550 F-550
Escape* Sport Trac Sport Trac Expedition Expedition Van/Wagon Van/Wagon Ranger Ranger F-150 F-150 Duty Pickup Duty Pickup Chassis Cab Chassis Cab
Model (Option Code) (536)(a) (Std.) (53G) (Std.) (536) (534)(b) (536) (Std.) (53L) (Std.) (535) (Standard) (Optional) (Standard) (Optional)
72 Amp.-Hr. Heavy-Duty Battery X
7-Wire Harness & 7-Pin Connector X(c)
7-Wire Harness & 4/7-Pin Connector (Std.) X X X
7-Wire Harness (Blunt Cut) with Relays X
Trailer Wiring Harness (4-Pin) X (Std.) X X (Std.) (Std.) X
Hitch Receiver (See Chart on Page 25) X X X X (Std.) X X X X
Transmission Oil-to-Air Cooler X (Std.)
Aux. Auto Trans. Oil Cooler (Std.) X(d) X(d) X (Std.) (Std.)(e) (Std.)(e) X(f) X(g) X (Std.) X (Std.)
Radiator Upgrade X X(h)
Heavy-Duty Flashers X (Std.)
Trailer Brake Wiring/Feed Kit X(i) X(i)(j) X(j)
Trailer Brake Controller (52B) X(n) X
Rear Stabilizer Bar X(k) X (Std.)
3.73 Rear Axle with 4.0L V6 X X
Electronic Brake Wiring Kit X
Electric Brake Controller Tap-in Capability (Std.) (Std.) X
TowCommand System (91T) (See page 5) X(n) X
TowBoss Package (53B) (l) X
High Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535) X(m)
FORD SUV/TRUCK STANDARD TOWING EQUIPMENT & TRAILER TOWING PACKAGES
* Escape Hybrid is not recommended for towing.
(a) Available with 3.0L V6 only. Available as dealer accessory
with 2.3L I4 engine.
(b) Included with optional rear step bumper (768/769).
(c) Blade-style female connector/bumper bracket, including
relay system for backup/B+/running lights.
(d) 7-channel standard; 11-channel with 536 option package.
(e) Standard with 3.0L/4.0L engine only.
(f) 4-channel with 4.6L/5.4L engine.
(g) 4-channel with 4.2L engine; 9-channel with 4.6L/5.4L
engine.
(h) With 4.6L and 5.4L engines only.
(i) In-cab, no controller.
(j) Standard with Lariat; optional with XL and XLT (Option
Code 531).
(k) F-350 DRW; F-450
(l) Includes 4.30LS axle and 26,000-lb. GCWR; requires
F-350 DRW with 6.4L Turbo Diesel, TorqShift
®
automatic
transmission and TowCommand System.
(m) Optional only on F-450/F-550 (4x2 and 4x4) with 6.4L
Turbo Diesel/4.88 axle ratio (manual and automatic
transmission).
(n) Standard F-450; TowCommand System requires automatic
transmission.
Notes: • Content may vary depending on model, trim and/or powertrain. See your Ford Dealer for specific content information.
Trailer Towing Package recommended for all light trucks that will be used for towing to help ensure easy, proper connection of trailer lights.
Frontal Area Limitations/
Vehicle Line Considerations With
Mustang 32 sq. ft. All Applications
Taurus 30 sq. ft. All Applications
Edge 25 sq. ft. All Applications
Taurus X 30 sq. ft. All Applications
Escape Base Vehicle Frontal Area (24 sq. ft.) 2.3L I4 Engine
30 sq. ft. 3.0L V6 Engine
Explorer and Sport Trac 40 sq. ft. All Applications
Ranger Base Vehicle Frontal Area 2.3L I4 Engine
50 sq. ft. 3.0L V6 or 4.0L V6 Engine
E-Series 60 sq. ft. All Applications
F-150 Base Vehicle Frontal Area Without Trailer Tow Pkg. or Heavy Duty Payload Pkg.
60 sq. ft. With Trailer Tow Pkg. or Heavy Duty Payload Pkg.
Expedition Base Vehicle Frontal Area 5.4L V8 Engine Without Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Pkg.
60 sq. ft. 5.4L V8 With Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Pkg.
F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 Super Duty 60 sq. ft. All Applications
FRONTAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS
Frontal area is the total area in square feet that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes
to air resistance. The chart shows the limitations that must be considered in selecting
a vehicle/trailer combination. Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the
performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low-drag, rounded front
design will help optimize performance and fuel economy.
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1. Required Equipment includes items that
must be installed. Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty (see your Dealer for a copy) may be
voided if you tow without them.
2. Recommended Equipment includes items
that can make towing easier, and are
strongly recommended for strenuous towing
conditions.
(where not required)
Ford Cars
Weight-Carrying Hitch
(Trailers Under 5,000 Lbs.) X
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
For a listing of all SUV/truck standard and optional towing equipment, see chart at left.