Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow are in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book.  For additional information, visit www.fordbbas.com.
A typical snowplow installation affects the following:
Note:   Do not exceed the front gross axle weight rating or gross vehicle weight rating.
Note:   Your vehicle may require rear ballast weight for proper braking and steering.
Your vehicle has a driver and passenger airbag supplemental restraint system. The supplemental restraint system activates in certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
When operating your vehicle with a snowplow:
  • Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h).
  • Your engine could run at a higher temperature than normal. If you are driving more than 15 mi (24 km) at temperatures above freezing, angle the plow blade either full left or full right to provide maximum airflow to the radiator. If you are driving less than 15 mi (24 km) at speeds up to 45 mph (72 km/h) in cold weather, you do not need to worry about blade position to provide maximum airflow.
  • Shift to 4L when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h).
  • Shift to 4H when plowing larger areas or light snow at higher speeds above 5 mph (8 km/h).Do not exceed 15 mph (24 km/h).
  • Do not shift the transmission from a forward gear to reverse (R) until the engine is at idle and the wheels have stopped.
Note:   Careless or high-speed driving when snowplowing, which results in significant vehicle decelerations, can deploy the airbag. Such driving also increases the risk of accidents.
Note:   Drive your vehicle at least 500 mi (800 km) before using your vehicle for snowplowing.
Note:   Follow the severe duty schedule for engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals.   See   Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Gasoline. 

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