How much can i pull?
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How much can i pull?
I got my current F250 a couple of years ago and a few months after getting it I discovered it has no sticker in the drivers side door jam.
Is there a web site that will tell me this information?
Is there a web site that will tell me this information?
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R2 - thanks - bookmarking that page !
And for a Ford viewpoint on it
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...12_default.asp
And for a Ford viewpoint on it
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...12_default.asp
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Any Ford dealer hould be able to get you a new vehicle certification label. They probably won't want to because it's a hassle, but it can be done. It won't be very quick, though. A buddy was hit by a deer with his SD and when he took it to the dealer for repairs, they replaced both doors, the front fender, and repaired the 1/4 panel. He insisted on a new label as part of the repair and it took about 10 months to get it. But he did get it.
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Sorry for taking so long to get back here. I thank you all for the info! Best I can see, I can tow 11,600#'s. I feal like these rating are still a bit modest. I have towed 12k before with no problems. Sure it was slow going but we made it no problem. Thanks for your help guys!
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I was told by a Ford Rep (don't know if that makes him credible or not!! ) towing ratings also factor in how much weight you can safely stop. We've all seen commercials where trucks pull 747's and Locomotives but can you imagine if got that thing to even 10 mph and mashed on the brakes what would happen? You would have some long skid marks for sure. I tow about 10% over rating most all the time with no problems but I make certain my trailer brakes are top shape.
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The Ford rep was correct. Brakes are one of the factors when considering tow ratings. If the suspension and tires are up to the task, the brakes on the F150's will be ok as well. The rotors are nearly as large of diameter as a SD. But the pads on a SD have a little more area and the SD rotors are thicker. So the SD won't need brake attention as often. My experience has been that the rotors warp and wear out faster than the pads when towing heavy. Especially so on F150's. You'll have fewer problems if you don't over drive the brakes as well. F150's won't tow as heavy as safely as a SD. But if you keep speeds reasonable such as 60-65 mph on an F150 instead of 70 and above the F150 will tow well and over its tow rating safely.
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I was told by a Ford Rep (don't know if that makes him credible or not!! ) towing ratings also factor in how much weight you can safely stop. We've all seen commercials where trucks pull 747's and Locomotives but can you imagine if got that thing to even 10 mph and mashed on the brakes what would happen? You would have some long skid marks for sure. I tow about 10% over rating most all the time with no problems but I make certain my trailer brakes are top shape.
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