Tow Pkg vs Max Tow pkg
Fleet Owner
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From: Brentwood,CA
Pretty vague question, what year are you referring to? The Max tow isn't just a single option, its misleading really. There is only 1 unicorn configuration that is truly max tow and that is a 157" WB 4x2 Supercrew, 20" wheels. Selecting max tow otherwise just gets you maximum as configured and some even with max tow are 11,700lbs. Most of the trucks will run out of payload before towing capacity.
Cargo Master
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Depending on how you want to set the truck up it could be cheaper to get the max tow even if you don't plan on towing. When we ordered my wife's truck I wanted it to have the larger tank and the 3.55 e-lock axle. Those two options are included with the max tow and it ends up being cheaper in the long run that getting them separate. I thought th salesman was lying to me but he ran the spec sheet both way and he saved us a few hundred dollars going with the max tow plus we got the other stuff associated with the package.
Cargo Master
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From: N. Illinois
It’s cheaper if you order the Max Tow than each included option. You can get options separate and add the trailer package with brake controller, and get all the same benefits, except the “different” rear number, which is really a “who cares” option anyway. Problem is, the payload takes a hit either way.
Posting Guru
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From: Arizona/Texas
If you go to the build and price website, it gives you the break down.
https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/?gn...hooseyourpath/
https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/?gn...hooseyourpath/
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Fleet Mechanic
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2013 had either the 3.5 ecoboost or 6.2, 3.73 gears, 9.75 rear, hitch is rated for 11k, rear bumper is different, and front sway bar is bigger, and the GVWR on a 6.2 is 7700, and I think the ecoboost was 7350? And brake controller.... not sure about the 36 gallon tank, Id have to look, my truck has the big tank.I still have my 2013 6.2 max tow F150.
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MAX TRAILER TOW:
Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum models.
Includes:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• 36 Gallon fuel tank
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Engine oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Tailgate LED
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
• Upgraded rear bumper
Requires 3.5L EcoBoost® engine.
Does not include Trailer Tow Mirrors. Trailer Tow Mirrors are a standalone option and must be ordered separately.
Max GCWR/Max Tow achieved on SuperCrew® when equipped with 20-inch Wheels. This configuration will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear, and upgraded stabilizer bar
Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum models.
Includes:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• 36 Gallon fuel tank
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Engine oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Tailgate LED
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
• Upgraded rear bumper
Requires 3.5L EcoBoost® engine.
Does not include Trailer Tow Mirrors. Trailer Tow Mirrors are a standalone option and must be ordered separately.
Max GCWR/Max Tow achieved on SuperCrew® when equipped with 20-inch Wheels. This configuration will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear, and upgraded stabilizer bar
Posting Guru
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TRAILER TOW PACKAGE:
Optional on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, Platinum, and Limited. Standard on Raptor (does not include Pro Trailer Backup Assist on Raptor).
Includes:
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist (not included on XL Base)
• Tailgate LED (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
Optional on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, Platinum, and Limited. Standard on Raptor (does not include Pro Trailer Backup Assist on Raptor).
Includes:
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist (not included on XL Base)
• Tailgate LED (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
Fleet Owner
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From: Brentwood,CA
The upgraded rear bumper is just additional metal and reinforcing above the hitch in the center of the bumper under the plastic. The upgraded bumper doesn't apply to the physical bumper extensions left or right.
Lead Driver
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From: Mts. S. of San Francisco
So would you get a better trailer-towing rig by just getting HD payload plus towing package? Probably have to add a TBC.
Heavy-Duty Payload Package$1,500 S4the Heavy-Duty Payload Package includes:
• 3.73 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 9.75" gearset
• 36 Gallon Fuel tank
• LT275/65R18C OWL all-terrain tires (A/T)
• Upgraded springs
• 18” Silver Aluminum Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg. wheels
Heavy-Duty Payload Package$1,500 S4the Heavy-Duty Payload Package includes:
• 3.73 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 9.75" gearset
• 36 Gallon Fuel tank
• LT275/65R18C OWL all-terrain tires (A/T)
• Upgraded springs
• 18” Silver Aluminum Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg. wheels
Elder User
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From: Rochester,NY
Tow Packages
My Truck didn't have ITBC, it had the Class IV receiver and the 4/7 pin connector luckily it had fuse #24 it the fuse Box I assumed it had one because my 2014 truck that I traded in had the ITBC Max Trailer Tow Package Aux Trans Cooler, Sway Bars ETC,So I got the Dealer to install the proper ITBC for 2018 trucks they changed from 2017 to 2018,That will never happen again,I did get the dealer to pay for the ITBC and program it.