What towing capacity options (axle ratios / tires / etc.) are there for the '04 Supercrew 4X4 with the big engine? In other words, what's the highest towing capacity for a new Supercrew 4X4? Thanks.

DH

 

The highest towing capacity for a 4X4 supercrew with the 5.4l would be 9200 lb with the 3.73 rear, 3.55 gear would drop it down to 8200 lb. Max payload for a supercrew 4X4 would be 1530 lb. I think the 3.55 gears are standard on 4X4 crews with the 5.4 and 3.73 is the only option for ratios. Tire options would be 255/70's or 275/65's. Also if you get 18" wheels on FX4 or Lariat then you would need to cut the towing cap by 500lb.

 

How well do you think a 2004 Supercrew w/3.55 limited slip 5.4L would tow say, a '99 Mustang?

 

Darn good

 

BigJim,

If you plan to tow that car at any distance, I would look at the SuperDuty with either V10 or PSD.

 

I agree with APT. It's not that a 150 can't do it, but how well it will do it, especially if this is routine and how long of a distance it is.

 

It is a ONE TIME deal from California to Washington D.C.

 

Then enjoy your F-150. It will do fine. How do you plan to tow it, open trailer, enclosed, tow dolly? I rented a tow dolly this past weekend to take a 2700 pound car about 70 miles. I had no problems on the flat highway at 70-75mph. Just leave more room for stopping.

If you plan to use a trailer, I highly recommend one with brakes and a brake controller, especially if you come through the Rockies.

 

I will be using just a standard U-Haul car trailer where all 4 wheels (of the Mustang) will be up on it. (Sorry, I forgot what those ones are called.)

 

I also would think it would tow it with ease. Don't have any experience towing with a brand new truck. They should come ready to work, right from the showroom floor though. Best of luck and have a safe trip.

 

BigJim, those trailers weigh a good 2000-3000 pounds plus another 3500 pounds for the Mustang. I highly recommend buying a brake controller and making sure the U-haul flatbed has trailer brakes. You'll be fine if you take it easy and keep distance. The power for pulling should not be too much a of an issue, but stopping can get scary on highway roads.

Anyway, you cna pick up a decent brake controller for 70 or one of the best for $100.

 

Thanks a lot!! And thank you to all who gave their input. I don't know what I would do without this site.

 

just a thought, but I would probably wait to tow till after the break-in period.

 

Oh yeah, it will be at least 6 months before I need to tow it.

 

FYI, All trailers that gross at more than 2000 lbs are requiired to have trailer brakes. Most rental companies (U-haul included) utilize a hydraulic brake system that is self contained on the trailer. It uses the fact that the trailer tries to push the tow vehicle as the tow vehicle slows to operate the master cylinder positioned in the tongue of the trailer. Therefore, you don't need a brake controller. I have the same system on my dump body trailer and it works great. Using the system, I don't have to have a controller in both of my tow vehicles.