2001 f150 towing capacity 5.4V8 3.31 axle
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WOW...I didn't even know you could get a 3.31 in a 5.4. I thought 3.55 was the highest. I went from 3.55 to 4.10 because towing sucked. I can't offer any real world advice, but based on my experience, i wouldn't be towing much with a 3.31. Yes, the ratio does make that much of a difference. Just throwing a number out based on my perceptions from what I tow, I'd say not much over 4,000 lbs happily. anything over 5,000 and you and your truck will not be happy. That's real world BTW, not book numbers. Others may disagree.
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thanks, hoping to get a few more responses. but this helped, thought i was around 4000, but not much knowledge on my end about drivetrain an capability. I got a great deal on the truck as is, father-in-law bought it new
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I looked up 2001 towing specs and did not see a 6800 option.
For 2002 year they changed the layout showing all the specs.
You need to give more info on what you have such as 4wd or 2wd and cab style etc because it all makes a difference in the final max spec.
Howerver what you need to do is take your trucks total curb weight and subtract it from 12000 lbs to find your approximate total trailer weight and even then it might be too high by 1000 lbs +/-.
Axle ratio can make a difference of 1000 lbs.
So without knowing exactly what your specified gross combined weight rating is it's hard to pin it down exactly.
Here is an example of how to get a feel for it.
Take GCWR of 12000 subtract your trucks gross weight rating and what you have left is the total approx weight you should be able to tow.
Of course other factors enter into it such as tire and rim size, what transmission you have and towing options for the motor such as an aux trans cooler etc.
Example: 11,600- 6000= 5600 left for actual tow trailer weight.
This is a very close example of an 02 super crew 4.6L with 3.55 4x4.
You must include all weights in the total such as passengers, cargo, fuel in either the truck or trailer.
Many think the 7000/7700 figure they hear is the weight but not actually so if you figure it correctly by what you actually have for total conditions and options.
Good luck.
For 2002 year they changed the layout showing all the specs.
You need to give more info on what you have such as 4wd or 2wd and cab style etc because it all makes a difference in the final max spec.
Howerver what you need to do is take your trucks total curb weight and subtract it from 12000 lbs to find your approximate total trailer weight and even then it might be too high by 1000 lbs +/-.
Axle ratio can make a difference of 1000 lbs.
So without knowing exactly what your specified gross combined weight rating is it's hard to pin it down exactly.
Here is an example of how to get a feel for it.
Take GCWR of 12000 subtract your trucks gross weight rating and what you have left is the total approx weight you should be able to tow.
Of course other factors enter into it such as tire and rim size, what transmission you have and towing options for the motor such as an aux trans cooler etc.
Example: 11,600- 6000= 5600 left for actual tow trailer weight.
This is a very close example of an 02 super crew 4.6L with 3.55 4x4.
You must include all weights in the total such as passengers, cargo, fuel in either the truck or trailer.
Many think the 7000/7700 figure they hear is the weight but not actually so if you figure it correctly by what you actually have for total conditions and options.
Good luck.
