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**Index of all vehicle towing guides from 1999 to 2011

Towing Ratings For 2005 Ford Trucks, Vans & Cars
with Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels and Gooseneck Hitches

Vehicle Engine Tow Limit (lbs.), Options Required
Note: Equipment options designated by the letters are listed at the bottom
 
Vehicle, Engine, Tow Capacity 2WD/4WD, GCWR 2WD/4WD

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY

CAB & CHASSIS

F-350 Reg Cab SRW 5.4L V-8 11,500/11,100 18,000

6.8L V-10 12,500 (14,500/14,000) 21,000

6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (15,900/15,500) 23,000

F-350 Reg Cab DRW 5.4L V-8 11,700/11,300 18,500

6.8L V-10 15,000 (16,200/15,700) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (16,200/15,700) 23,500

F-350 SuperCab SRW 5.4L V-8 11,100/10,700 18,000

6.8L V-10 12,500 (14,100/13,600) 21,000

6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (15,600/15,100) 23,000

F-350 SuperCab DRW 6.8L V-10 15,000 (15,800/15,300) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (15,800/15,300) 23,500

F-350 Crew Cab SRW 5.4L V-8 10,900/10,500 18,000

6.8L V-10 12,500 (13,900/13,400) 21,000

6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (15,400/14,900) 23,000

F-350 Crew Cab DRW 6.8L V-10 15,000 (15,600/15,100) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (15,600/15,100) 23,500

F-450 Reg Cab 6.8L V-10 16,000 (18,400/18,100) 26,000

6.0L V-8 TD 16,000 (21,900/21,600) 30,000

F-450 SuperCab 6.8L V-10 16,000 (18,000/17,700) 26,000

6.0L V-8 TD 16,000 (21,500/21,200) 30,000

F-450 Crew Cab 6.8L V-10 16,000 (17,800/17,500) 26,000

6.0L V-8 TD 16,000 (21,300/21,000) 30,000

F-550 Reg Cab 6.8L V-10 16,000 (18,400/18,100) 26,000

6.0L V-8 TD 16,000 (24,800/24,500) 33,000

F-550 SuperCab 6.8L V-10 16,000 (18,000/17,700) 26,000

6.0L V-8 TD 16,000 (24,500/24,200) 33,000

F-550 Crew Cab 6.8L V-10 16,000 (17,800/17,500) 26,000

6.0L V-8 TD 16,000 (24,300/23,900) 33,000

(Ford cab & chassis ratings listed for shortest wheelbase models)

PICKUP

Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L V-6 5,300/5,080 EST 9,100

F-150 Reg Cab 4.2L V-6 5,600/NA 10,500

4.6L V-8 7,100/6,800 12,200

5.4L V-8 9,900/9,500 15,300

F-150 SuperCab 4.6L V-8 6,900/6,600 12,200

5.4L V-8 9,500/9,300 15,300

F-150 SuperCrew 4.6L V-8 6,800/6,500 12,200

F-250/350 SRW Reg Cab 5.4L V-8 12,000/11,600 18,000

6.8L V-10 (a) 12,500 (17,000/16,500) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (16,500/15,900) 23,000

F-350 Reg Cab DRW 5.4L V-8 12,300/11,800 18,500

6.8L V-10 15,000 (16,700/16,200) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (19,200/18,700) (b) 26,000

F-250/350 SuperCab SRW5.4L V-8 11,700/11,200 18,000

6.8L V-10 (a) 12,500 (16,600/16,200) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (16,100/15,600) 23,000

F-350 SuperCab DRW 5.4L V-8 11,900/11,400 18,500

6.8L V-10 15,000 (16,300/15,900) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (18,800/18,400) (b) 26,000

F-250/350 Crew Cab SRW 5.4L V-8 11,500/11,100 18,000

6.8L V-10 (a) 12,500 (16,400/15,900) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (15,900/15,400) 23,000

F-350 Crew Cab DRW 6.8L V-10 15,000 (16,100/15,600) 23,000

6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (18,700/18,300) (b) 26,000

Ranger 2.3L I-4 2,260/NA 5,500/NA

3.0L V-6 2,640/2,340 6,000

4.0L V-6 5,980/5,660 9,500

Ranger SuperCab 3.0L V-6 2,460/NA 6,000/NA

4.0L V-6 5,860/5,580 9,500

(a)Deduct 500 pounds for F-250.

(b) Must have TowBoss package for fifth-wheel towing. Deduct 2,500 pounds from fifth-wheel tow ratings and GCWR without TowBoss package.

SUV

Aviator 4.6L V-8 5,000/7,100 10,000/12,300

Escape 3.0L V-6 3,500 7,080/7,240

Excursion 5.4L V-8 7,600/7,200 14,500

6.0L V-8 TD, 6.8L V-10 11,000 20,000

Expedition 5.4L V-8 8,900/8,600 14,500

Explorer 4.0L V-6 5,760/5,380 10,240/10,000

4.6L V-8 7,140/7,000 11,600

Mountaineer 4.0L V-6 5,660/5,280 10,240/10,000

4.6L V-8 7,040/6,900 11,600

Navigator 5.4L V-8 8,600/8,300 11,900/12,200

VAN

E-150 PV 4.6L V-8 6,100/NA 11,500/NA

5.4L V-8 6,500/NA 12,000/NA

E-150 CV 4.6L V-8 6,500/NA 11,500/NA

5.4L V-8 6,900/NA 12,000/NA

E-250 CV 4.6L V-8 5,600/NA 11,000/NA

5.4L V-8 7,500/NA 13,000/NA

E-350 CV 5.4L V-8 7,300/NA 13,000/NA

E-350 PV 5.4L V-8 6,900/NA 13,000/NA

E-350 PV/CV 6.8L V-10 10,000/NA 17,700/NA

6.0L V-8 TD 10,000/NA 20,000/NA

 

 
 
 

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