Hopefully an easy question, what is the tow rating for an 01,7.3 with 3.73 gearing? I might tow my in laws 9600+ probably another 1000 lbs camper. Stock size tires e rated. Thank you.

 

This link has the following info for the 2001 X:

Trailer Towing <table border="1" width="600"><caption>
</caption> <tbody><tr bgcolor="ffffcc"> <td>Engine</td> <td> Axle Ratios
</td> <td> GCWR Max. (lbs.)
</td> <td colspan="2"> Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)
Excursion
</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">
</td> <td> 4x2
</td> <td> 4x4
</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">5.4L (330)
SEFI V-8</td> <td> 3.73
</td> <td> 13,000
</td> <td> 6200
</td> <td> -
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4.10
</td> <td> 14,500
</td> <td> -
</td> <td> 7200
</td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">6.8L (415)
SEFI V-10</td> <td> 3.73
</td> <td> 17,000
</td> <td> 10,000
</td> <td> 9600
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4.30
</td> <td> 18,000
</td> <td> 10,000
</td> <td> 10,000
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7.3L (444) V-8 DI
Turbo Diesel </td> <td> 3.73
</td> <td> 18,000
</td> <td> 10,000
</td> <td> 10,000
</td></tr></tbody></table>

Trailer Towing Package Content (Standard)

• 7-pin Trailer Wiring Harness and Connector
• Trailer Brake Wiring/Feed Kit (In-cab, no controller)
• Class IV Frame Mounted Hitch Receiver

<table border="1" width="600"><caption>GVWR and Trailer Towing Weights⁽¹⁾</caption> <tbody><tr bgcolor="ffffcc"> <td>Series</td> <td>Maximum GVWR
(lbs.)⁽¹⁾</td> <td> Maximum GCWR
(lbs.)⁽¹⁾
</td> <td>Maximum Trailer
Tow (lbs.)⁽¹⁾</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4x2</td> <td>8900</td> <td>18,000</td> <td>10,000 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>4x4</td> <td>9200</td> <td>18,000 </td> <td>10,000 </td></tr></tbody></table>

 

Ford Fleet has specs back to 2002 here
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...02_default.asp

You can also look on the hitch, it should be printed there. Be careful the 2000 model had a lower tow rating and if your 2001 is just a late 2000 model run, you could have the lower rated hitch. Research carefully, as tounge weight will be the key factor.

 

Why did it jump a 1000lbs from 01 to 02? Ours is a like an April build I think. The class 3 hitch has a weight number on it?

 

Biult in 10-00. Found the sticker says 10000 on it.

Another question, min excursion has 6 leafs in the springs stack. Is that the normal amount?

 

Ford made the mounting bolts and shear bolts larger to make the rear hitch, which acts as a safety bar for small cars stronger. The side benefit was a higher hitch tounge weight capacity.

 

Ok, thanks for the explanation. Sounds like the hitch is what limits the capacity.