Need tow rating on 1994 F150, 4X4, ext cab, long bed with 5.8L and 3.55 rear

Any info recommendations on performance and reliability.

Isn't this the old 351 Cleveland engine with lot's of torque? HP?

 

It's probably within 10% of today's specifications. The biggest factor would be to determine whether or not it had a 'towing-package' -- and the biggest hint would be if it had a factory-installed 2x2 hitch.

Most 4x4's have axle ratios good enough for at least 'moderate' towing (it seems that 3.55:1 is pretty standard for 4x4 F-150's).

You didn't say whether you had an auto or manual tranny -- and having a torque-converter is the singlemost important factor in heavy towing today (since it has a greater startability factor).

You can get a copy of the Y2K owner's manual from http://www.net-link.net/~n8jg/F-150/2000%20F-150%20Owner's%20Manual.pdf .


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Y2K™ Jim

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

It doesn't list towing capacities, but the Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible lists the '94 5.8L as having 200HP @ 3800RPM and 310 ft-lbs of torque @ 2800 RPM. I think it is actually the Windsor engine.

The engines are pretty reliable, but the automatic (E4OD) transmissions were weak. Fuel economy is terrible in a 2WD, so a 4x4 X-cab w/long bed will not be pretty!

 

See pages 155 thru 158 from my earlier post -- gives ratings by tire size, engine, axle ratio, etc.. It's not quite as good as the official Ford Towing guide, but it's handy.

[This message has been edited by Y2K 7700 4x4 (edited 09-10-2000).]