2017 Ford E-Series Towing Capacity

Recommended Towing Weights

Your Ford E-Series is capable of towing a trailer, please reference the chart below for maximum payloads.

Ford E-350

Engine	Rear Axle Ratio	Maximum GCWR
6.2L	4.10	13000 lb (5897 kg)
6.2L	4.56	17000 lb (7711 kg)
6.8L	4.10, 4.56	18500 lb (8391 kg)

Ford E-450

E-450
Engine	Rear Axle Ratio	Maximum GCWR
6.2L	4.56	18000 lb (8165 kg)
6.8L	4.56	22000 lb (9979 kg)

2017 Ford E-Series Owners Manual

Note:   Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy Duty Payload Package should not exceed 60 ft² (5.6 m²) trailer frontal area.

Note:   Exceeding this limitation may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low aerodynamic drag and rounded front design helps optimize performance and fuel economy.

Note:   For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 300 m starting at the 300 m elevation point.

Note:   Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as your vehicle’s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes.

Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle

1. Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio. See the previous charts.
2. Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:

• Vehicle curb weight.
• Hitch hardware weight, such as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing hardware.
• Driver weight.
• Passenger(s) weight.
• Payload, cargo and luggage weight.
• Aftermarket equipment weight.

The maximum loaded trailer weight is this value or 10000 lb (4536 kg), whichever is less.

Note:   The trailer tongue load is considered part of the payload for your vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the final trailer tongue weight.

Note:   Consult an authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.