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Page 1: America’s #1 Selling Class C Motorhome Chassis* · PDF fileTire pressure Monitor System SRW Only Spare wheel & Tire Optional CHASSIS RATINGS Max. GAwR - front (lbs.) 5,000 Max. GAwR

America’s #1 Selling Class C Motorhome Chassis*

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* BasedonAugust2012CYTDmotorhomeregistrations.Source:StatisticalSurveys,Inc.

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CAB MOUNTING SYSTEM AND SHOCK ABSORBING BODY MOUNTSInsulates the motorhome cab from road bumps and jolts. Large, durable rubber, donut-shaped isolators are mounted on top of the frame rail to provide a “cushion” between the frame and motorhome cab for excellent ride and handling.

TORqSHIfT® AUTOMATIC OvERDRIvE TRANSMISSION AND TOw/HAUl MODEThis tough, durable transmission features an efficient 0.71 overdrive ratio, a high-mileage internal transmission filter and 36 months/60,000 miles service intervals.The selectable Tow/Haul Mode helps reduce gear hunting, improves power delivery and uses engine braking to help control vehicle speed when descending hills.

GREAT RIDE, STEERING AND HANDlINGThe front and rear suspension systems include a robust stabilizer bars to help deliver solid handling. Front and rear shock absorbers are rated to the load range of each model, and tuned to deliver a smooth ride. The steering gear boost-curve enhances road feel and provides excellent steering feedback to the driver.

TwIN I-BEAM INDEpENDENT fRONT SUSpENSION AND AvAIlABlE 5,000 lBS. MAxIMUM fRONT GROSS AxlE wEIGHT RATING (GAwR) Designed to provide more load carrying capability with excellent ride and handling characteristics. The rugged Twin I-Beam axle design, coil springs, large diameter shock absorbers and heavy duty front stabilizer bar work in concert to optimize ride satisfaction.

CHOICE Of ENGINE pOwERTwo responsive, dependable powerplants are available offering a wide range of performance characteristics.

5.4L Triton® V8 Gasoline 255 HP / 350 Lbs.-Ft. Torque

6.8L Triton® V10 Gasoline 305 HP / 420 Lbs.-Ft. Torque

The 5.4L and 6.8L gasoline engines are now available with optional CNG/LPG Gaseous Engine Prep Packages to allow operation on CNG or LPG fuel.

AfT-Of-AxlE fUEl TANK• A 40-gallon aft-of-axle fuel tank is standard on E-350

and available on E-450.

• A 55-gallon aft-of-axle fuel tank is standard on E-450 and available on E-350 DRW with 158-inch wheelbase.

An Auxiliary Fuel Port, located on the fuel tank, offers entry point access to the fuel tank for specialized gas powered equipment such as a power generator.

fRONT AND REAR 4-wHEEl ANTI-lOCK DISC BRAKESBig front and rear rotors and calipers provide a large swept area for more stopping power. These robust components and pad materials lower operating temperature while sup-porting enhanced capability and durability. The parking brake system is a rear “drum-in-hat” design and is stan-dard on every 2013 E-Series.

22,000 lBS. GROSS COMBINED wEIGHT RATING (GCwR) ON E-450 wITH THE 6.8l v10 ENGINEThe 22,000 lbs. maximum GCWR provides heavy duty towing capability! The big towing capacity allows operators to efficiently pull boats, equipment and livestock trailers, or vehicles. Actual towing capacity may be limited by the hitch installed by your motorhome builder. See your Dealer and documents supplied by the builder.

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NO CHARGE CUSTOMER SERvICEFord Motorhome Chassis owners can receive 24/7 service assistance by dialing 1-800-444-3311 (see the rear cover of this brochure for details). In addition to the 24/7 service assistance, Ford owners also are provided Roadside Assistance for 5 years or 60,000 miles, which-ever occurs first (see your Ford Dealer for details). These services are provided to the owner at NO-CHARGE and are transferable to a new owner as long as the vehicle remains within the time and mileage coverages.

CONvENIENT STORAGEDoor Trim Panels Provide Extra Storage AdaptabilityDoor trim panels are equipped with an integral second storage bin, effectively doubling available space for everything from maps and manuals to flashlights.The top bin of the driver’s door includes an elastic retention strap.

A Center Console has lots of usable storage:• 3 large cup holders• Clipboard storage slot

Storage TrayLocated atop the right side of the instrument panel is a convenient, integral storage tray to keep frequently-used items easily at hand.

power points and Available 110-volt OutletInside the glove box is a standard 12-Volt power point, in addition to one located in the instrument panel.A covered, 110-Volt plug outlet is available.

5.4L Triton® V8

6.8L Triton® V10

CONvENIENCE fEATURESAvailable Integrated Trailer Brake Controller

An available Trailer Brake Controller is integrated with the anti-lock braking system and synchronizes vehicle and electric trailer brakes for seamless braking even with heavy loads.

pOwERTRAINTwo dependable and proven powerplants are available in your Class C motorhome.

• 5.4L Triton® V8 Gasoline 255 HP / 350 Lbs.-Ft. Torque

• 6.8L Triton® V10 Gasoline 305 HP / 420 Lbs.-Ft. Torque

The 5.4L and 6.8L gasoline engines are now available with optional CNG/LPG Gaseous Engine Prep Packages. The Packages include premium component valves and valve seats and are required for operation on CNG or LPG fuel. The vehicle will also require additional equipment and a certified calibration reflash from an external Ford recognized aftermarket supplier.Both engines are covered by the 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty.

The 6.8L V10 and 5.4L V8 Triton® gasoline engines in the Ford Class C Motorhome Chassis are equipped with the Fail-Safe cooling feature. In the event the engine loses coolant, it can be driven a short distance with reduced power to obtain service. This eliminates the inconvenience and cost associated with towing.

• It will also shut the engine off before engine damage occurs

• Also includes 97,500 Mile Tune-Up Interval under normal driving conditions

TRANSMISSIONTorqShift®Transmission with Tow/Haul Mode The 5-speed, automatic TorqShift® transmission features a fuel conserving, fifth-gear, overdrive ratio. Ford Tow/Haul Mode is included and helps reduce gear hunting, improves power delivery and uses engine braking to help control vehicle speed when descending hills.

TorqShift Transmission

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CHASSIS RATINGSMax. GAwR - front (lbs.) 4,200(SRW),5,000(DRW)Max. GAwR - Rear (lbs.) 6,084(SRW),8,500(DRW)Max. GvwR (lbs.) 10,050SRWw/138"or158"WB 11,500DRWw/138"WB 12,500DRWw/158"or176"WBMax. GCwR (lbs.) 18,500wheelbases (in.) 138,158,176Curb weight (lbs. w/Std. Equipment) 4,782SRW,5,059DRWw/138"WB, 4,847SRW,5,124DRWw/158"WB, 5,134DRWw/176"WBMax. Trailer Capacity (lbs.) SeeyourDealerandRVManufacturerInfoTrailer wiring package ClassIpayload (lbs. - Max.) 7,376

ENGINE, GASOlINE (Standard) Displacement 5.4LTriton®(330CID)V8fuel Injection SequentialElectronicFuelInjection(SEFI)Horsepower (SAE Net) 255@4,500RPMTorque (lb.-ft.) (SAE Net) 350@2,500RPM

ENGINE, GASOlINE (Optional) Displacement 6.8LTriton®(415CID)V10fuel Injection SequentialElectronicFuelInjection(SEFI)Horsepower (SAE Net) 305@4,250RPMTorque (lb.-ft.) (SAE Net) 420@3,250RPM

TRANSMISSION Identification TorqShift®AutomaticOverdriveNumber of Speeds 51st Gear Ratio 3.11OD Gear Ratio (5th) 0.71Tow/Haul Mode Standard

AxlE, fRONT (lbs.) weight Rating (lbs.) 5,000Type TwinI-BeamIFSfront Track (in.) 69.4

AxlE, REAR Dana10.5"–Full-Floatingweight Rating (lbs.) 7,800(138"WBwSRW); 8,500(DRWand158"WBSRW)Type Full-FloatingRatio (to 1) 4.10(Std.),4.10LS(Opt.)U-Joints 4.25"CircularFlangeRear Track (in.) 72.1SRW,75.4DRW

fRAME SingleChannel,LadderTypeframe Constant Section 7.69x3.18x0.228Yield Strength (psi) 36,000Section Modulus (in.3) 5.73Section (web) Height (in.) 7.69(Max.)

ElECTRICAl 12-VoltSystemAlternator Output 120-Amp/1,620watt(Std.), 155-Amp/2,090wattHeavyDuty

(Opt.w/5.4L&6.8L) 225-Amp/3,035wattExtraHeavyDuty (Opt.w/5.4L&6.8L)Battery 72-AH/650-CCAMaintenance-Free(Std.) DualHD78AH/750-CCA(Opt.)Kit ModifiedVehicleWiringBRAKES, SERvICE Power,Self-AdjustingHydraulic Brake Assist VacuumBoost(SRW);Hydro-Boost(DRW)Rotor Size - front/Rear (Diameter) 13.58"/13.58"ABS 4-wheelDiskWith4-wheelAnti-lock

BRAKES, pARKING Transmission Actuation Mechanical“lock-up”ofthetransmission

wheninparkpositionpedal Actuation Drum-In-Hattype,rearaxlemounted,foot

operated;pushtoapply/pullhandletodisengage

fUEl TANK Capacity 40.0Gallon(151L)(Std.), 55.0Gallon(208L)(Opt.w/158"DRWonly)location Aft-of-RearAxlefiller location LeftHandSideFuelFillfuel port Auxiliary(Std.)

SpRINGS, fRONT Capacity (lbs.) 4,200SRW,4,600DRWw/138"WB, 5,000w/158"or176"WBSpring Type CoilShock Absorbers 1.38"DiameterHDGasTypeStabilizer Bar 1.00"Diameter(SRW),0.905"Diameter(DRW)

SpRINGS, REAR Multi-Leaf,SingleStageCapacity (lbs.) 7,310SRW,8,500DRWlength (in.) 55.0SRW,58.5DRWShock Absorbers 1.38"DiameterHDGasTypeStabilizer Bar None(SRW),1.125"Diameter(DRW)

STEERING HDPowerTurning Diameter (ft.) (Curb-to-Curb) 48.6SRW,48.6DRWw/138"WB, 54.8w/158"WB,60.3w/176"WBCruise Control IncludedWith47MMotorhomePrepPackageSteering wheel 15.5"BlackVinyl,Tilt

TIRES/wHEElS (Size) 16.0"Tires (4)LT245/75Rx16E(SRW) (6)LT225/75Rx16E(DRW)wheels (4)16.0x7Gray(Std.);White(Opt.)(SRW) (6)16.0x6,White4HandHole(DRW) (4)16.0x7ForgedAluminum(Opt.)(SRW)Tire pressure Monitor System SRWOnlySpare wheel & Tire Optional

CHASSIS RATINGSMax. GAwR - front (lbs.) 5,000Max. GAwR - Rear (lbs.) 9,600Max. GvwR (lbs.) 14,500Max. GCwR (lbs.) 22,000wheelbases (in.) 158,176Curb weight (lbs. w/Std. Equipment) 5,354w/158"WB 5,363w/176"WBMax. Trailer Capacity (lbs.) SeeyourDealerandRVManufacturerInfoTrailer wiring package ClassIpayload (lbs. - Max.) 9,040

ENGINE, GASOlINE (Standard) Displacement 5.4LTriton®(330CID)V8fuel Injection SequentialElectronicFuelInjection(SEFI)Horsepower (SAE Net) 255@4,500RPMTorque (lb.-ft.) (SAE Net) 350@2,500RPM

ENGINE, GASOlINE (Optional) Displacement 6.8LTriton®(415CID)V10fuel Injection SequentialElectronicFuelInjection(SEFI)Horsepower (SAE Net) 305@4,250RPMTorque (lb.-ft.) (SAE Net) 420@3,250RPM

TRANSMISSION Identification TorqShift®AutomaticOverdriveNumber of Speeds 51st Gear Ratio 3.11OD Gear Ratio (5th) 0.71Tow/Haul Mode Standard

AxlE, fRONT (lbs.) weight Rating (lbs.) 5,000Type TwinI-BeamIFSfront Track (in.) 69.4

AxlE, REAR Dana10.75"HD–Full-Floatingweight Rating (lbs.) 9,600Type Full-FloatingRatio (to 1) 4.56(Std.)or4.56LS(Opt.)U-Joints 4.75"CircularFlangeRear Track (in.) 77.7

fRAME SingleChannel,LadderTypeframe Constant Section 7.69x3.18x0.248Yield Strength (psi) 36,000 Section Modulus (in.3) 6.40Section (web) Height (in.) 7.69(Max.)

ElECTRICAl 12-VoltSystemAlternator Output 120-Amp/1,620watt(Std.), 155-Amp/2,090wattHeavyDuty

(Opt.w/5.4L&6.8L) 225-Amp/3,035wattExtraHeavyDuty

(Opt.w/5.4L&6.8L) Battery 72-AH/650-CCAMaintenance-Free(Std.) DualHD78-AH/750-CCA(Opt.)Kit ModifiedVehicleWiring

BRAKES, SERvICE Power,Self-AdjustingHydraulic Brake Assist Hydro-BoostRotor Size - front/Rear (Diameter) 13.58"/13.58"ABS 4-wheelDiskWith4-wheelAnti-lock

BRAKES, pARKING Transmission Actuation Mechanical“lock-up”ofthetransmission

wheninparkpositionpedal Actuation Drum-In-Hattype,rearaxlemounted,

footoperated

fUEl TANK Capacity 55.0Gallon(208L)(Std.), 40.0Gallon(151L)(Opt.)location Aft-of-RearAxlefiller location LeftHandSideFuelFillfuel port Auxiliary(Std.)

SpRINGS, fRONT Capacity (lbs.) 5,000Spring Type CoilShock Absorbers 1.38"DiameterHDGasTypeStabilizer Bar 0.905"Diameter

SpRINGS, REAR Multi-Leaf,SingleStageCapacity (lbs.) 9,600length (in.) 58.5Shock Absorbers 1.38"DiameterHDGasTypeStabilizer Bar 1.125"Diameter

STEERING HDPowerTurning Diameter (ft.) (Curb-to-Curb) 54.8w/158"WB,60.3w/176"WBCruise Control Includedwith47MMotorhomePrepPkg.Steering wheel 15.5"BlackVinyl,Tilt

TIRES/wHEElS (Size) 16.0"Tires (6)LT225/75Rx16Ewheels (6)16.0x6,White4HandHoleSpare wheel & Tire Optional

E-SERIESSUPER DUTY E-350

E-SERIESSUPER DUTY E-450

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Illustrationsandinformationpresentedhereinwerecorrectwhenapprovedforprinting.FordMotorCompanyreservestherighttodiscontinueorchangeatanytimethespecificationsordesignswithoutincurringobligations.Somefeaturesshownordescribedareoptionalatextracost.Someoptionsarerequiredincombinationwithotheroptions.ConsultyourFordDealerforthelatest,mostcompleteinformationonmodels,features,pricesandavailability.

RCVS 10-12-350 October 2012 AOC 26000

MORE BUYERS CHOOSE fORD THAN ANY OTHER ClASS C MOTORHOME CHASSIS*14,500 lbs. Maximum GVWR, premium features and components, plus after-the-sale service support have made Ford the chassis of choice for today’s Class C motorhome buyer. Based on recent data*, 78 percent of Class C buyers selected a motorhome built on the Ford chassis.

* Based on August 2012 CYTD motorhome registrations. Source: Statistical Surveys, Inc.** 5-years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. See your Ford Dealer for details.*** See your Ford Dealer for a copy of the limited warranty. Metric conversion - To obtain information in kilograms, multiply the pounds by .45; to obtain information in kilometers,

multiply the miles by 1.6; to obtain information in centimeters, multiply the inches by 2.54.M

Ford DivisionRecreation & Commercial Vehicle Sales

Motorhome Customer Assistance CenterThis 24 hour, seven-days-a-week Hotline was designed to serve both motorhome owners and RV dealers.

By dialing 1-800-444-3311, the caller has access to:

• The nearest appropriate service location.

• Assistance in scheduling a service appointment.

• Service Assistance for motorhome customers and RV dealers in resolving Ford chassis-related concerns.

5-Years or 60,000 Miles Roadside Assistance**This 24 hour, seven-days-a-week Hotline is a standard feature on all Ford Motorhome Chassis. By dialing 1-800-444-3311, Ford Motorhome Chassis Customers also have access to:

• Flat Tire Changes (No Charge with Ford)

• Jump Start For A Dead Battery (No Charge with Ford)

• Gasoline, If Out of Fuel (No Charge with Ford)

• Vehicle Lock-Out Service (No Charge with Ford)

• Towing To The Closest Dealer (No Charge with Ford)

In-Dealership Service Support• Over 1,900 Ford dealerships in the U.S. and Canada

provide Class C motorhome service support.

• Certified service technicians backed by computerized diagnostics and national technical hotline support.

• Verification of available owner notification and recall information affecting motorhomes.

Important warranty Information***The Ford Motorhome Chassis has a Bumper-to-Bumper limited warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles and a Powertrain limited warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Parts of the vehicle manufactured and covered by Ford Motor Company are listed in the Warranty Information Booklet that comes with the recreation vehicle. It states the RV owner’s rights and responsibilities, and should be read carefully.

Corrosion protection***Sheet metal manufactured and installed by Ford is protected against rust-through for 5-years with unlimited miles.