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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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1/2 ton

Hi all:

We do all see the word 1/2, 3/4, and 1 ton on most of Ford trucks specifications, does it indicate truck weight?. I appreciate if you explain that for me if it wasn't the weight.

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Yeah, a 1000 lbs truck!

No, traditionally it means the amount of payload your truck can take. Although the book says my stock '64 F100 can take 1600 lbs...
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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It refers to payload capacity for the truck.

A typical F100 will have a gross vehicle registered weight of 5000 pounds. It also states on your warranty plate if you exceed it your warranty is void.

The truck typically weighs in at 4100 pounds.

leaving 900 pounds for passengers and payload.

Imagine if DOT started actually weighing light trucks for Gross weight on 2 axles.....

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