towing question
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towing question
I know Chevrolet recommends not to tow over 70mph with the O/D off.....is Ford the same way?
I am towing a 3000lb trialer to Texas (1200 miles) and am not planning on running much over 70 and was just wondering.
Thanks
I am towing a 3000lb trialer to Texas (1200 miles) and am not planning on running much over 70 and was just wondering.
Thanks
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You'll get a lot of different opinions on this, but here's mine:
It's fine to tow with OD as long as the transmission is not hunting. On level ground, at highway speeds, leaving OD on is fine and does not damage the truck.
It's fine to tow with OD as long as the transmission is not hunting. On level ground, at highway speeds, leaving OD on is fine and does not damage the truck.
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You won't hurt anything running with OD off. You'll use more fuel, though. If the trailer is only 3000 lb. it won't hurt a thing to tow with OD on as long as it's not hunting gears. I use OD towing my 7000 enclosed car trailer as long as the tranny isn't hunting gears and the engine isn't lugging. I do watch the trans temp also.
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