4.2L Towing Capacity

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Feb 6, 2004 | 02:41 PM

G-Dogg1023

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4.2L Towing Capacity

I was wondering how I might be able to increase my truck's towing capacity. My 2000 F150 engine is stock, I have 3.55 gears, and a manual transmission. I would like to tow a "Toy Hauler" style trailer, if you guys think it can be done please let me know.

Feb 6, 2004 | 03:50 PM

horizonhuskies

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Depends on how heavy, according to the specs (upper right hand corner under parts shop) it lists that we can only tow 3300 lbs. I am going through the same problem with hauling a 1961 pickup from LA. I think I have to rent a u-haul or something. I think with an auto you can go iup to 5500.

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Feb 12, 2004 | 10:00 PM

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I just made a 3,000 mile trip across the country towing 4,500lbs. With the manual trans. worked fine. But I'm running 4.56 gears.

Feb 13, 2004 | 05:22 AM

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G-Dogg

Here is a link to an older thread where we discussed towing.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...=%25252BTowing

The truck can easily tow a toy hauler, but performance really suffers. If you are going to tow frequently you should consider a gear swap.

Feb 13, 2004 | 10:10 AM

G-Dogg1023

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Thanks Sigma, that was the info. I was looking for.

Oct 14, 2012 | 03:56 PM

chris43

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Towing with a 2005 F-150 4.2L V6

I've been towing a 3000 lb. trailer with my 5 speed (manual) f-150 for about 9 months. No problems except an occasional slow down in 5th gear on hills. It tow great. Anyone towing heavier trailers?

Nov 3, 2012 | 05:37 PM

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Heres a load I hauled the other day, approx 1600lbs in the bed and 3200 on the trailer. Trailer is about 1000lbs empty. Pulled great, I would have loaded more on the trailer but I've got one tire on the trailer thats kind of sketchy.