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Old 12-06-2007, 05:05 PM
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Tow Weight on the bumper

Hey all,

I have a trailer ball mounted on my bumper. (as opposed to the class III under bumper style).

Anyone know how much weight I can safely tow with the bumper mounted trailer ball?

Thanks!!
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:13 PM
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should be listed on the bumper what the weight rating is, also the manual is a good place to look.
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:15 PM
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bought my truck used with no manual : (

where on the bumper would it say? thanks for the tip!

Evan
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bowhunt24
bought my truck used with no manual : (

where on the bumper would it say? thanks for the tip!

Evan
Its usually embossed on the Plastic bumper cover/Step pad. Look around where the Ball mount is...

Ref (manual): http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdirs/SPubs/default.asp?TYPE=OWNERGUIDE&pageid=oghome&gutsid=s pubs_serv_all_new&YEAR=2006&VEHICLE=F-150

If your vehicle is not equipped with a heavy-duty trailer towing package,
the maximum weight your vehicle can tow is limited to 5,000 lb. (2,268
kg
It should be 5000# and 500# tongue.
 

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Old 12-06-2007, 05:47 PM
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The bumper says

"5000 weight carrying"
"9900 weight distributing"
"see owners manual"

It is stamped into the black plastic bumper pad.
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 06:17 PM
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http://www.fleet.ford.com and go to the maintenance tab and you can download a manual.
 




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