I am going to be buying a 5.4 SuperCew XLT with the tow pkg soon and I have a question about the limited slip axle. I have not run across many SCrews in my area (and I have looked around a lot) that spec the limited slip option. Is it included in the Trailer Towing Package?

I currently have a 99 5.4 Supercab with the tow pkg and limited slip and it does a great job on the boat ramp. I was not going to worry about it with the tow-equipped SuperCrew if I could not find one, but a friend recently told me that his F150 without limited slip has problems spinning out on my favorite boat ramp.

Anyone looking for a white 99 SuperCab? $19,400 – really nice.


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1999 Ford F150 XLT SuperCab, Styleside, Oxford White Exterior; Medium Graphite Interior, 33,000 Highway Miles, 5.4L Auto, 3.55 Ratio Limited Slip Axle, Sliding Rear Window, Trailer Towing Pkg., Captains Chairs, Remote Keyless Entry, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors, Aluminum Wheels, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering, Tri-Glass Fiberglass Cab-Height Topper, JVC 100-Watt CD Stereo, Rubber Bed and Tailgate Mats, Hood Bug Deflector, K&N Air Filter. Great looking truck – very sleek with this topper. Very clean and well maintained – oil changed every 5000 miles; tires rotated every 15,000 miles; 30,000-mile service and alignment in February 2001. All service records available. $ 19,400. redfisher@hotmail.com North Florida

 

Redfisher,
I don't think that the limited slip is included in the tow package. Neither my '99, or '00 F-150 4x4 had limited slip, and they both had the tow package. If I were buying a 4x2 and planned on using wet or muddy boat ramps, I would definitely spec. LS.

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2000 F-150 XLT Supercab 4X4,5.4,Off Road,Tow Pkg

 

Limited slip is not in the tow package.


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2001 Lariat Screw. Gen.3,
5.4, 4x4, All white w/ gray interior. 4r70w tranny, no problems yet,
wrong radiator, 3.55 gears

 

Thanks for the replies OPIE and whitengray. I talked to a dealer today who said they would find one with my specs-we'll see.

What's the deal with the radiator? Is it something I need to worry about on a the one I will be buying soon?

I think I have that 4r70w tranny in my current truck and it has some interesting quirks. Hard 1-2 shift now and then - can't replicate it for the shop though. Don't have the other problem yet but I do have a door crack!!!

Anything else I need to look out for on the new SCrew?

Even with the problems, I love my F-150. Hope the SCrew hangs in, because I intend tot drive it for a very long time.

Thanks again...