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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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I own a 1997 Ford Expedition EB 5.4L with a 3.73 rear end. Ive been looking into buying a 2001 or 2002 Expedition EB but have found all have a 3.55 rear end. How will this affect my towing abilities? Im towing 7200 lbs. 30 foot travel trailer. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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http://www.carsdirect.com/research/f...2/xlt/features

Use the drop down menu it will give you the option for which truck you are looking at whether it's 4x2 or 4x4.

Tow rating was near the bottom.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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Am I right to assume that the H6 rear end is the 3,73?? Im having a hard time locating information that confirms that assumption. My main concern in moving up to a 2001 or 2002 from my current 1997 is that I will have less towing performance. Just looking for some comfort in knowing that with the new truck I wont have a problem towing a 7200 lb trailer. Thanks Again.

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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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I'm not sure on the RPO code. Did you try to call your local Ford dealer and ask them?

From what I read on the link I provided the max trailer capacity is still 8,100 even with the 3.55 gear.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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