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This document details towing capacities for 1979 light trucks, including F-150, F-250, and F-350 models.

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RECREATION - LIGHT TRUCK TRAILER TOWING MODEL REGULAR CAB F-150 4x4 Towing Method Conventional Wheelbase (in) 117 133 117 | 133 117 j 133 Trailer Weight (lbs) Up to 2000 2000 to 3500 350010 6000 GCWR (Max.)(a) 7 850 8100 8300 9200 9450 9650 11000 11000 11000 van (Min) 6 050 6300 6500 6050 6300 6500 6050 6300 6500 Tongue Load 10 to 15% of Trailer Weight 200 lbs. Max. 10 to 15% 01 Trailer Weight 10 to 15% of Trailer Weight 800 lbs. Max Trailer Class l ll Ill Engine 0 5.8L (351) v8 Transmission - SelectShift Automatic Axle Ratio I T 3.50 High Ambient Temp t Super Cooling Towing Package a L.D. H.D. Trailer Hitch * Weight Carrying(d) Weight Distributing(b) MODEL REGULAR CAB F-250 4x4(c) Towing Method Conventional 1 Fifth Wheel Wheelbase (in.) 133 Trailer Weight (lbs ) Up to 2000 2000 to 3500 3500 to 6000 6000 to 7000 Up to 6500 GCWR (Max.)(a) 8500 9200 9900 10200 9850 10550 11250 11550 12100 12800 13500 13800 13000 13700 14400 14700 12500 GVWR (Min) 6700 7400 8100 8400 6700 7400 8100 8400 6700 7400 8100 8400 6700 7400 8100 8400 6700 Tongue Load 10 to 15% 01 Trailer Weight 200 lbs Max 10 to 15% of Trailer Weight Approx 25% 01 Trailer Weight Trailer Class I lll ll, III, IV Engine - 5.8L (351) v8 6.6L (400) V-8 Transmission - SelectShitt Automatic Axle Ratio . 4.10 [ 3.54 High Ambient Temp. * Super Cooling Towing Package LD H.D Trailer Hitch Weight Carrying(d) Weight Distributing(b) i Frame Mounted MODEL AREGULAR CAB F-350 4x4(c) Towing Method Conventional 1 Fifth Wheel Wheelbase (in) 133 Trailer Weight (lbs) Up to 2000 2000 to 3500 3500 to 6000 6000 to 7000 Up to 6500 GCWR (Max )(a) 1035 0 11700 13950 14850 14000 van (Min) 8550 Tongue Load 10 to 15% of Trailer Weight 200lbs. Max. 10 to 15% of Trailer Weight Approx. 25% of Trailer Weight Trailer Class i W ||,ll|, IV Engine 0 5.8L (351) V-8 6.6L (400) V-8 Transmission 0 SelectShift Automatic Axle Ratio 0 3.54 4.10 High Ambient Temp. it Super Cooling Towing Package * L.D. H.D. Trailer Hitch * Weight Carrying(d) Weight Distributing(b) I Frame Mounted MODEL SUPER CAB F100 4x2 Towing Method Conventional Wheelbase (in) 138.8 1 55 138.8 [ 155 138.8 | 155 Trailer Weight (lbs) Up to 2000 2000 to 3500 350010 6000 GCWR (Max.)(a) 7000 7400 7000 7600 8350 8750 8350 8950 10000 10900 10000 11000 GVWR (Min) 5200 5600 5200 5800 5200 5600 5200 5800 5200 5600 5200 5800 Tongue Load 10-15% 01 Trailer Weight 200 lbs. Max. 1015% of Trailer Weight800 lbs. Max. Trailer Class Engine 0 Std, 4.9L (300) Six 5.8L (351) V-8 Transmission 0 SelectShitt Automatic Axle Ratio 0 3.25 3,25 High Ambient Temp. Super Cooling Towing Package 11. L0. H.D. Trailer Hitch t Weight Carrying(d) Weight Distributing(b) 0 FieqLiired rnin equment A New for 1979 10 Recreation * iRecomi-nended equment (a) GCWR equals combined weight of towrng vehicle including passengers and cargo plus the weight 01 the trailer. Also GCWR and both the from and rear GAWR 5 must not be exceeded (b) Hitch sway control recommended for trailer over 2000 lbs Revised 2779 (c) Camper SpeCIal Package wrSelectShitt Automatic Trans and external oil cooler may be used in lieu of Trailer Towmg Package, prowding a Conventional load carrying or equalizing-type hitch is used (no extended hitches) (d) Attached to the frame or original eqmpment step bumper lMPORTANT: F~350 trucks with 5.8L (351) or 6.6L (400) V-8 engines built prior to January 1, 1979 may be equipped with engines certified to 1978 emissions standards as permitted bylaw.

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