2013 RV & TRAILER TOWING GUIDE
Ford RV and trailer towing solutions – a fit for every need! For every application, from Cars to Trucks and Chassis, there’s a solution ready and waiting to meet your needs. Exceptional towing capabilities. Make no mistake, 2013 Ford Pickups and Chassis Cabs are the real leaders. They pull the heaviest trailers in their classes. In fact, when properly equipped, the Super Duty ® can handle conventional trailers up to 18,500 pounds and 5th-wheel trailers all the way up to 26,600 pounds.
F-150 is the preferred choice. More space, more power, more towing capability and the widest selection of models, cabs, box configurations and equipment, make the 2013 F-150 the preferred choice for towing and hauling the heaviest loads. F-150’s exciting features, including available integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tow mirrors and rearview camera ensure your truck is a custom fit for your specific needs.
Super Duty® Pickups F-250/F-350/F-450 – own the work. Tow in the know with Ford Technology. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (5) – Uses braking input, vehicle speed and ABS logic to balance the performance of the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes – User-friendly productivity screen in instrument cluster message center indicates TBC (6) output, gain levels and trailer connection status Tow/Haul Mode With Integrated Exhaust Brake (7) Horsepower 400 hp @ 2800 rpm (1) The game changers.
Super Duty® Chassis Cabs F-350/F-450/F-550. Power, quality, reliability and capability. The Super Duty Chassis Cab brings “Built Ford Tough®” attributes and features to take on the most hard-line towing jobs and aggressive payloads. Purpose-built Ford powertrains help deliver impressive fuel economy and torque. With a maximum towing capacity of 26,600 lbs. for 5th-wheel trailers and 16,000 lbs. for conventional trailers, this rig is qualified to conquer even the most challenging jobs. Proven Ford 6.
Ford power and strength. Class a Motorhome Chassis Features Seven wheelbase choices: 158/178/190/208/228/242/252-inch Additional Features Include ix Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs): 16,000/18,000/ S 20,500/22,000/24,000/26,000 lbs. – High-capacity front axle system Three Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWRs): 23,000/26,000/30,000 lbs. for excellent towing capabilities (7,000 lbs. maximum trailer weight at 16,000-lb.
High capacity for serious business. Commercial Stripped Chassis Features Four wheelbase choices: 158/178/190/208-inch Three Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs): 16,000/19,500/22,000 lbs. Two Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWRs): 23,000/26,000 lbs. 6.8L 3-valve SOHC V10 gas engine (362 hp/457 lb.-ft. of torque) TorqShift ® 5-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul Mode 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for consistent, responsive braking performance 19.
America’s #1 Selling Class C Motorhome Chassis.(1) E-Series Class C Motorhome Chassis Features Three wheelbase choices: 138/158/176-inch Up to 14,500 lbs. GVWR and 22,000 lbs. GCWR (2) Powerful 5.4L 2-valve FFV V8 and 6.8L 2-valve SOHC V10 engines TorqShift ® 5-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul Mode 97,500-mile scheduled tune-up interval (3) Motorhome Customer Care – just a phone call away.
F-Series Pickup slide-in campers. Slide-In Camper Installation – Consult your camper manufacturer/dealer for details regarding proper installation of your slide-in camper – A dimensionally stable block spacer is recommended between the headboard of the pickup box and the forward edge of the camper floor.
E-Series Conversions – true riding comfort. From camping to simply traveling in enhanced comfort and style, E-Series Van conversions (1) hit the mark for recreational use. Converters offer an extensive selection of styles, designs and luxury furnishings to uniquely set your van apart from any others.
Taking an extra set of wheels. owing a Vehicle Behind T Your Motorhome With All Four Wheels Down Many motorhome owners prefer the practicality of having another vehicle along when they travel. In fact, towing another vehicle behind the motorhome has become more and more popular in recent years. Furthermore, many of those who want to tow another vehicle prefer one that can be easily towed without a dolly or trailer.
Maximum trailer weights and towing equipment/packages.
Trailer towing equipment. 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 and Recommended. 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.
Trailer types and classes.
Trailer Towing Selector. Select column with transmission, cab design and drive system (4x2 or 4x4) you prefer. Read down column to find the trailer weight that can be towed with engine/ axle ratio combinations listed at left. GCWR column shows maximum allowable combined weight of vehicle, trailer and cargo (including passengers) for each engine/axle ratio combination.
Trailer Towing Selector. If your vehicle will be registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Vermont, check with your Ford dealer to be sure the desired powertrain/axle ratio is available in your area. F-250/F-350/F-450 SUPER DUTY® PICKUPS CONVENTIONAL TOWING (1) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.
Trailer Towing Selector. F-350/F-450/F-550 SUPER DUTY® CHASSIS CABS CONVENTIONAL TOWING (1)(2) Trailer weights shown assume 1,000 lbs. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.
Trailer Towing Selector. F-650/F-750 Super Duty ® Chassis Cabs Diesel Engine Model Max. GVWR Max. GCWR F-650 Pro Loader (Kick-Up Frame) F-650 (Straight Frame) F-750 20,500-26,000 lbs. 20,940-29,000 lbs. 25,999-37,000 lbs. * * * * Specific GCWR and Maximum Trailer Weight applicable to a given F-650/F-750 model depend on many variables and customer performance expectations.
Trailer Towing Selector. E-SERIES VAN/WAGON (1) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission Van Wagon E-350 E-350 E-350 Super Duty Super Duty Axle GCWR E-150 E-250 E-350 Super Duty E-350 Extended Extended Engine Ratio (Lbs.) E-150 Extended E-250 Extended Super Duty Extended E-150 Super Duty 11-Pass. 15-Pass. 4.6L SOHC V8 5.4L SOHC V8 6.8L SOHC V10 3.73 11,500 6,000 5,900 6,000 5,900 – – 5,600 – – 4.
Trailer Towing Selector. EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR (1) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission Axle GCWR Engine Ratio (Lbs.) Expedition Expedition EL Navigator Navigator L 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 5.4L SOHC V8 3.31 11,800 12,100 15,000(2) 3.
Trailer Towing Selector. Edge Lincoln MKX Flex CROSSOVERS Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (Lbs.) – Automatic Transmission Engine 2.0L I4 EcoBoost ® 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 EcoBoost ® 3.7L V6 Axle Lincoln Configuration Edge MKX FWD FWD/AWD AWD FWD/AWD 1,500 3,500 – 2,000(1) – – – 3,500 Flex MKT – 4,500 4,500 – – – 4,500 2,000(2) MKT (1) Sport model with 22" wheels. (2) FWD only. Mustang Taurus Fusion CARS Car Line Towing Class Max. Gross Trailer Wt. (Lbs.) Max. Tongue Load (Lbs.
Know the facts before you tow. Before you buy If you are selecting a vehicle that will be used for towing, you should determine the approximate weight of the trailer you intend to tow, including the weight of any additional cargo and fluids that you will be carrying in the trailer. Also, be sure the vehicle has the proper optional equipment (see page 13). Keep in mind that performance can be severely compromised in hilly terrain when minimum acceptable powertrain combination is selected.
All hitches are not created equal. Weight-Carrying (Non-Weight-Distributing) Hitch A weight-carrying (non-weight-distributing) hitch is commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers. Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure its location is compatible with that of the trailer. Use a good weight-carrying hitch that uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads through the bumper and frame (through the body with Escape; bumper hitch not available with Escape, Explorer or Expedition/Navigator).
Hitch receiver options and capacities. Factory-installed Trailer Hitch Receiver Options available on the following vehicles: 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation Shorter pickup boxes (e.g. 5.5'/6.5' F-150, 6.75' F-250/350) provide less clearance between the cab and 5th-wheel/gooseneck trailer compared to “long box” pickups. When selecting a trailer and tow vehicle, it’s critical that this combination provide clearance between the cab and tow vehicle for turns up to and including 90 degrees.
Understanding the numbers. Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo or any optional equipment. Your dealership sales consultant can give you this number for the vehicle(s) you are considering. Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment (check with your sales consultant).
Know your limits. Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. It is the actual weight obtained when the vehicle and trailer are weighed together on a scale. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
Accessorize your vehicle. Ford and Lincoln Custom Accessories offer a great selection of towing items to enhance function and comfort. For current price and warranty information, please contact your dealer or visit our Web sites at: accessories.ford.com and accessories.lincoln.com. 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package Required Prep Package for 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch Kits. Wiring harness not included.
Tips on towing. Towing a trailer is demanding on your vehicle, your trailer and your personal driving skills. Follow some basic rules and you’ll tow more safely and have a lot more fun.
