Means its the same as the answer in the other column. They only write a number in the adjacent column unless its different to prevent alot of redundant data. Look at the EL 4x4 vs 4x2 as the 4x4 eats into the tow capacity.

 

Thanks arsExpedition. Very interesting. Since the GCVW is the same in both cases you could assume that the 3.73 axles weigh 150lbs which we all know is not the case.

I'm still a bit confused. I would really not think that the 3.73 gears are the weak point (failure point with towing) but I have been wrong before.

It is stated by Ford in black and white. I just question the basis behind it.

As I mentioned previously this is an intellectual exercise as I never expect to be near the 15,000lb GCVW.

Thanks again,

Johnny

 

I too was confused when I saw it. Seems to be a mixed bag with ford where some vehicles have a higher factory rating with a higher gear (our case) and others with lower gearing. Boggled me until I kept digging and found this pdf.

 

Apparently they don't think they made a 2008 4x4 with 3.31's. Are you sure you have those gears?

 

Positive.
In fact unless you checked the option box for 3:73's on a regular length Expy you got 3:31's (standard) It didn't matter if you opted for the HD tow or not as the gearing was not part of the the HD tow package.

My response to "arsExpedition" was a joke because of the way the chart was written. According to the owners manual it doesn't matter what gearing you have, the tow capacity is the same.



Matt