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FORD PRODUCTS IN ALL MAJOR RV CATEGORIES CONTENTS FORD Pickups/Chassis Cabs 3-5 Slide-In Campers 6 PICKUPS/CHASSIS CABS A LEADER (Pages 3-5) Van Conversions/Class B 7 Van Campers IN RV AND Sport Utility Vehicles/Edge 8-9 TRAILER TOWING! Class A Motorhome Chassis 10 Class C Motorhome Chassis 11 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS There are many reasons Ford (Page 6) “Four-Wheel-Down” Towing 12 is considered a leader in Trailer Classes and 13 RV and trailer towing: RV Trailer Types Maximum Trailer Weights and 14 OUTSTANDING SELECTION Towing Equipment/Packages Whatever your need, there’s a Ford Required/Recommended 15 vehicle or chassis to fill it. VAN CONVERSIONS/ CLASS B VAN CAMPERS Trailer Towing Equipment and Frontal Area Considerations EXCEPTIONAL (Page 7) TOWING CAPABILITIES Trailer Towing Selector Ford F-150, Super Duty® Pickup and • F-150 16 Super Duty Chassis Cab can pull the • F-250/F-350 Super Duty 17 heaviest trailers in their class. In Pickups fact, when properly equipped, they • Ranger 18 can handle conventional trailers up to CLASS A MOTORHOMES (Page 10) • F-350/F-450/F-550 18-19 16,000 pounds, Super Duty Chassis Cabs and fifth-wheel trailers all the way up to 24,900 pounds. • Class A Motorhome Chassis 19 and F-650/F-750 Super Duty EXPERIENCE • Ford LCF 19 Decades of RV and towing experience • Escape, Explorer, 20 Expedition, Sport Trac, back all Ford vehicles. CLASS C MOTORHOMES Crossovers, and Cars (Page 11) QUALITY AND RELIABILITY • E-Series and Freestar 21 Ford has earned a reputation for Towing Accessories 22 providing quality, reliable, high- performance RV products. Things to Know 23-27 Before You Tow TRAILERS Trailering Tips 28 (Page 13) 2 FORD PICKUPS We Have a Size and Model to Meet Your RV and Towing Needs! Last year, the Ford F-Series recorded its That means refinements to make it even second straight year of 900,000+ sales, more stylish and comfortable on the inside, extending its sales leadership record to 29 plus some new and upgraded packages straight years. For 2007, F-150 is doing its to make it even bolder and better looking part to extend that incredible run to an even on the outside. Head-turners include the 30 years by offering pickup buyers more of exciting new FX2 SPORT Package and the what has made it such an overwhelmingly new SuperCrew version of the Ford Harley- popular choice. Davidson™ F-150. KEY FEATURES • Coil-over-shock front suspension, exclusive outboard rear shocks, and For 2007, F-150 • Three Powerful Engine Choices: rack-and-pinion steering for outstanding – 4.2L V6 with 202 hp and 260 lb-ft of steering response and performance Raises the Bar torque • Huge 4-wheel vented disc brakes with – 4.6L Triton® V8 with 248 hp standard 4-wheel ABS and electronic (up 17 from last year) and 294 lb-ft of brake force distribution for responsive, Still Higher for torque confident stops and exceptional control – 5.4L Triton® V8 with 300 hp and 365 under hard braking Conventional lb-ft of torque • Three cab styles (Regular, SuperCab, and • Fully boxed frame with welded through- SuperCrew) – all offering four doors, plus Towing in Its Class – rail cross members for superior handling best-in-class interior volume for Regular control and responsiveness – strongest in and SuperCab its class • Deep cargo boxes offering largest 10,500 Pounds!* capacities in their class, plus tailgate assist * Based on properly equipped full-size pickups under 8,500 lbs. and priced below $39,000. Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45. 3 F-250 & F-350 SUPER DUTY® PICKUPS For the REALLY BIG towing jobs, choose from the POWERFUL GAS AND DIESEL ENGINES widest range of heavy-duty pickups in the business • 5.4L 3-Valve Triton® V8 – 300 hp/365 lb-ft torque – the Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350. These ® class-leading workhorses are ready, willing, and • 6.8L 3-Valve Triton V10 – 362 hp/457 lb-ft torque able to tackle the heaviest loads with the greatest • 6.0L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel – 325 hp/570 lb-ft torque of ease. Here’s what gives them their “king of the hill” capabilities: RUGGED, VERSATILE TRANSMISSIONS • 6-speed manual overdrive • TorqShift™ electronic 5-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode ROBUST COMPONENTS • Massive 6.7-mil steel C-channel frame – thickest in its class • Huge 4-wheel power disc ABS – best-in-class braking performance • Advanced Twin-Coil Monobeam front suspension (4x4) – largest control arms in its class LOOKS AND FEEL TO MATCH ITS PERFORMANCE • Big, brawny appearance highlighted by bold, fat-bar grille • Roomiest cabs of any full-size pickup – no matter which style you choose Best-in-Class Best-in-Class Conventional Towing Fifth-Wheel Towing up to up to 15,000 Pounds 19,200 Pounds With TowBoss Package 4 F-350/F-450/F-550 Ford Exclusive TowCommand System (91T) Fully integrated, factory-installed towing SUPER DUTY system designed to help keep you in control of your Super Duty truck when towing. CHASSIS CABS Exclusive system includes: Even Greater Capabilities • Trailer Brake Controller – Best-looking, best-functioning unit If your towing job is TOO BIG for available even our F-250 and F-350 Pickups – Proportions vehicle brake pressure to – Selectable Tow/Haul mode helps reduce to handle, you’re ready for one of synchronize truck and electric trailer brakes gear hunting, improves power delivery, these brutes. Fitted with the body of and uses engine braking to help control your choice, these Chassis Cabs are – Display indicates output and gain vehicle speed when descending hills levels and trailer connection status renowned for their ability to haul – Includes disconnect alarm and • Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors HUGE payloads. Offering the same message center warning – Expand rearward field of vision around rugged good looks and spacious cabs • TorqShift 5-Speed Automatic Transmission trailers of our Super Duty Pickups, these – Engineered to handle highest torque – Include power/heated glass and monsters can pull conventional loads and most demanding work integrated clearance lights/turn signals trailers as heavy as 16,000 pounds conditions (depending on application) and fifth-wheel trailers all the way Check with your sales consultant for additional up to 24,900 pounds. details and availability. For Pickup Buyers Who Need BIG Capabilities – But in a Smaller Package Even though it’s our “starter” pickup, Ranger features the same “Built Ford Tough” heritage and components as its full- size siblings. That’s what has made it such a popular compact pickup choice for nearly 20 years. While Ranger’s rugged attributes remain uncompromised for 2007, there’s added emphasis on safety and security, with the Personal Safety System®, Tire Pressure Additional noteworthy 2007 Ranger features • Six series – a choice for every buyer need: ® Monitoring System, and SecuriLock include: - XL – Entry-level workhorse standard on all series. And for everyone • Regular Cab (6' and 7' box lengths) and - STX – Urban street rider concerned about high gas prices, the fuel- 2-door/4-door SuperCab models efficient aluminum-block 16-valve 2.3L - XLT – Comfortably equipped for multi- DOHC four-cylinder engine is offered in more • Three engine choices – all with purpose use models. 100,000-mile tune-up interval:* - SPORT – Fun, athletically youthful - 2.3L DOHC I4 with 143 hp and Audiophiles will be pleased that Ranger’s - FX4/Off-Road – A powerfully rugged 154 lb-ft of torque extremely popular audio options – the performer Pioneer® 290-watt MP3 Sound Package - 3.0L OHV V6 with 148 hp and - FX4/Level II – The true off-road and the TREMOR Package with its 510-watt 180 lb-ft of torque enthusiast’s choice MP3 sound system – are joined by factory- - 4.0L SOHC V6 with 207 hp and • Standard 4-wheel anti-lock brakes installed SIRIUS™ Satellite radio option. 238 lb-ft of torque • Can be equipped to tow trailers up to 6,000 pounds Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, *Under normal driving conditions with routine fluid/filter changes. multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6; to obtain information For More Information on Any of These Ford Trucks, See the Appropriate Brochure at Your in centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54. Ford Dealer or Visit www.fordvehicles.com. 5 Use the chart below to select the proper F-Series Pickup/Camper Combination: SLIDE-IN CAMPERS • Combined weight of vehicle, camper • Ratings also assume weight of body, occupants, and cargo must not engine and standard transmission. exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cargo Weight Rating shown must FOR F-SERIES (GVWR). be further reduced by weight of • Heavy Duty Payload Package transmission upgrade and any (Option Code 627) required with other options. Option weights and PICKUPS F-150. center-of-gravity information are SLIDE-IN CAMPER INSTALLATION • Camper Package (Option available on the Ford Pickup Truck • Consult your camper manufacturer/dealer for details Code 532) required with Consumer Information Sheet. regarding proper installation of your F-250/F-350 Super Duty. slide-in camper. • Cargo Weight Rating shown in chart If you intend to pull a trailer in addition • A dimensionally stable block spacer is recommended is maximum allowable, assuming to carrying your camper, see the F-Series weight of a base vehicle with Pickup Trailer Towing Selector charts on between the headboard of the pickup box and the forward required camper option content pages 16–17. edge of the camper floor. Resting the spacer on the pickup and a 150-lb. passenger at each box bed helps prevent movement and contact of the available seating position.