Standard receiver hitch?
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Looks like a 6 pin plug that is broken and missing the other four. Used to be what everyone had before sevens, I still have one put on all my trucks because thats what all my trailers are. If it didn't have four more it is some kind of special wiring for something, a winch or something else. I had a receiver put on my 2010 f150, it got the basic xlt and didn't realize it didn't have one until I got home, I thought all trucks came with one. I was pretty mad. The one I had put on looks just like factory. I am glad I got a truck without it though because that way I got a 3.31 rear axle ratio so I get better fuel mileage and Ford won't put a receiver hitch on trucks with a 3.31 axle, which is stupid when you have a six speed auto you have plenty of gears to do whatever you want it won't hurt it to pull anything.
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Looks like a 6 pin plug that is broken and missing the other four. Used to be what everyone had before sevens, I still have one put on all my trucks because thats what all my trailers are. If it didn't have four more it is some kind of special wiring for something, a winch or something else. I had a receiver put on my 2010 f150, it got the basic xlt and didn't realize it didn't have one until I got home, I thought all trucks came with one. I was pretty mad. The one I had put on looks just like factory. I am glad I got a truck without it though because that way I got a 3.31 rear axle ratio so I get better fuel mileage and Ford won't put a receiver hitch on trucks with a 3.31 axle, which is stupid when you have a six speed auto you have plenty of gears to do whatever you want it won't hurt it to pull anything.
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I've looked at the specs on the Ford site but I'm still not clear on this point. What is the standard trailer hitch that comes with an F-150? (I'm specifically interested in a Lariat if that matters)
I am assuming there is a 2" receiver hitches with a 4 or 5 pin connector?
I know that if you purchase the Trailer Tow Package, you get a Class IV hitch with a 7-pin connector. But I don't have a need that justifies the added expense of the package, and I'm wondering what you get if you don't order it.
Thanks
I am assuming there is a 2" receiver hitches with a 4 or 5 pin connector?
I know that if you purchase the Trailer Tow Package, you get a Class IV hitch with a 7-pin connector. But I don't have a need that justifies the added expense of the package, and I'm wondering what you get if you don't order it.
Thanks
When i bought my receiver hitch it was on sale back then. I think you back into it if you select the 3.73 elect. locker. It doesn't show in the packages as an option to select from that.
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My 2 cents. If ordering new... I would get the max tow pkg. It comes with a lot of upgrades towing mirrors, hd suspension, 4 and 7 pin connections, etc. Never know what you will need in the future. On my 2009 I think it was only around $100.00. Mirrors alone are $700.00 if purchased after the fact.
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Looks like a 6 pin plug that is broken and missing the other four. Used to be what everyone had before sevens, I still have one put on all my trucks because thats what all my trailers are. If it didn't have four more it is some kind of special wiring for something, a winch or something else. I had a receiver put on my 2010 f150, it got the basic xlt and didn't realize it didn't have one until I got home, I thought all trucks came with one. I was pretty mad. The one I had put on looks just like factory. I am glad I got a truck without it though because that way I got a 3.31 rear axle ratio so I get better fuel mileage and Ford won't put a receiver hitch on trucks with a 3.31 axle, which is stupid when you have a six speed auto you have plenty of gears to do whatever you want it won't hurt it to pull anything.
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Looks like a 6 pin plug that is broken and missing the other four. Used to be what everyone had before sevens, I still have one put on all my trucks because thats what all my trailers are. If it didn't have four more it is some kind of special wiring for something, a winch or something else. I had a receiver put on my 2010 f150, it got the basic xlt and didn't realize it didn't have one until I got home, I thought all trucks came with one. I was pretty mad. The one I had put on looks just like factory. I am glad I got a truck without it though because that way I got a 3.31 rear axle ratio so I get better fuel mileage and Ford won't put a receiver hitch on trucks with a 3.31 axle, which is stupid when you have a six speed auto you have plenty of gears to do whatever you want it won't hurt it to pull anything.
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Ford only offers 2 factory installed receiver hitches. One is for a step-side bed and one for all of the other trucks. I don't think you can get a tow package on a XL.
As already stated, a receiver hitch is only availale with a tow package.
The receiver hitch on my '10 XLT has 2 different trailer light plugs.
As already stated, a receiver hitch is only availale with a tow package.
The receiver hitch on my '10 XLT has 2 different trailer light plugs.
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