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What is the Ford F550's towing capacity?
If I use a standard hitch with my Ford F-550, will it be able to tow another car behind it? My daughter got her car stuck in a ditch and I want to pull it out myself, but I’m not sure if my Ford will be able to handle the weight.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds so stressful! Luckily, you own an ideal vehicle for the job.
The
Ford F-550
can tow 18,500 pounds with a standard hitch—that’s a whole lot of weight. The average car is only 4,156 pounds, meaning you should be able to tow your daughter’s vehicle without issue.However, it might put a strain on your engine to pull the car out of the ditch itself, as gravity will be working against you. There may also be obstacles in your path. Removing a vehicle from a situation like that is much more difficult than it would be to tow a car down the road uninhibited.
Instead, it might be best to call a tow truck to get the vehicle out of the ditch. If you have a roadside assistance membership, now is a great time to use it!
If you don’t have roadside assistance, you may want to add it to your insurance policy—it sure comes in handy during times like this. The
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