Question about max trailer tow package
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From: Buckhannon,WV
Question about max trailer tow package
Ok, so Max Trailer Tow is only offered with EB and 6.2L. Is the motor the only thing that makes the truck able to tow 11.300LBS???????? Or is the rear springs heavier??? What all makes the Max Trailer Tow Pkg?????
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You can get max trailer tow with the Ecoboost too, not just the 6.2
http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/payload/
It also increases both the vehicle GVRW, and it's payload. Reading between the lines, I'd assume either bigger springs, or more of them.
On top of that, you should get the integrated trailer brake controller, and tow mirrors.
They both have a class 4 hitch reciever, 7 pin wiring harness, upgraded rad, aux trans cooler and selectshift trans.
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http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/towing/
You can get max trailer tow with the Ecoboost too, not just the 6.2
http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/payload/
It also increases both the vehicle GVRW, and it's payload. Reading between the lines, I'd assume either bigger springs, or more of them.
On top of that, you should get the integrated trailer brake controller, and tow mirrors.
They both have a class 4 hitch reciever, 7 pin wiring harness, upgraded rad, aux trans cooler and selectshift trans.
You can get max trailer tow with the Ecoboost too, not just the 6.2
http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/payload/
It also increases both the vehicle GVRW, and it's payload. Reading between the lines, I'd assume either bigger springs, or more of them.
On top of that, you should get the integrated trailer brake controller, and tow mirrors.
They both have a class 4 hitch reciever, 7 pin wiring harness, upgraded rad, aux trans cooler and selectshift trans.
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i looked at a lariat ecoboost with the trailer max package and decided not to get it because of the big ugly *** mirrors that were not electric folding. except for the mirrors and built in trailer controller i believe my truck is exactly the same as the one with the max package. same suspension, same rear gearing, same cooling, same transmission.
correct me if i am wrong.
correct me if i am wrong.
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The only facts are:
The most significant upgrade is the 350-450 pound higher GVWR which at 10% tongue weight means up to 4500 pounds more real world towing capability, despite less than 2000 pound rating.
You can get the 3.73 gear without max towing package. You can get almost everything in the package except the GVWR/payload sticker and maybe anything that is required to get that higher GVWR.
Originally Posted by Ford Order Guide[/url
��MAX TRAILER TOW PACKAGE – POWER MIRROR (60P)
Availability:
• Optional on XL Regular and SuperCab, XLT and FX2/FX4
Not Available with:
• 126" wheelbase
• Max Trailer Tow Package (60M)
• XLT SuperCab 145" wheelbase with P235/75R17 BSW A/T (T7B),
L245/75R17E BSW A/T (T7E) or P255/65R17 OWL A/S (T73)
• XLT SuperCrew with P255/65R17 OWL A/S (T73) or L245/75R17E
BSW A/T (T7E)
Requires:
• 3.5L EcoBoost™ Engine (99T)
• 3.73 LS rear-axle ratio (XL, XLT and FX2)
• 3.73 electronic-locking differential axle (XLT w/Off-Road Pkg. – 55A and
FX4)
• XL requires Fog Lamps (595), XL Décor Group (86D) and Power Equipment Group (85A)
• XL and XLT Regular Cab requires Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg. (627)
Includes:
• Upgraded rear bumper
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• 7-pin wiring harness
• Upgraded radiator
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Trailer Brake Control
• SelectShift Transmission
• Side Mirrors, black manual telescoping trailer tow w/power glass
(includes heat, turn signal & puddle lamps)
• Memory feature included on side mirrors when order with FX Luxury
Package (55F)
Availability:
• Optional on XL Regular and SuperCab, XLT and FX2/FX4
Not Available with:
• 126" wheelbase
• Max Trailer Tow Package (60M)
• XLT SuperCab 145" wheelbase with P235/75R17 BSW A/T (T7B),
L245/75R17E BSW A/T (T7E) or P255/65R17 OWL A/S (T73)
• XLT SuperCrew with P255/65R17 OWL A/S (T73) or L245/75R17E
BSW A/T (T7E)
Requires:
• 3.5L EcoBoost™ Engine (99T)
• 3.73 LS rear-axle ratio (XL, XLT and FX2)
• 3.73 electronic-locking differential axle (XLT w/Off-Road Pkg. – 55A and
FX4)
• XL requires Fog Lamps (595), XL Décor Group (86D) and Power Equipment Group (85A)
• XL and XLT Regular Cab requires Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg. (627)
Includes:
• Upgraded rear bumper
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• 7-pin wiring harness
• Upgraded radiator
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Trailer Brake Control
• SelectShift Transmission
• Side Mirrors, black manual telescoping trailer tow w/power glass
(includes heat, turn signal & puddle lamps)
• Memory feature included on side mirrors when order with FX Luxury
Package (55F)
You can get the 3.73 gear without max towing package. You can get almost everything in the package except the GVWR/payload sticker and maybe anything that is required to get that higher GVWR.