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Jan 30, 2006 | 04:03 PM

V8muscle

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Question about towing package

Looks like I have another "dumb" question: I think I have seen this asked before, but can't seem to find the thread.

I have never seen an Excursion without a trailer hitch, do they all have the tow package? Looking at a 2003, has the hitch, but not the mirrors.

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Bill

Jan 30, 2006 | 05:12 PM

housedad

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There are two towing packages. One was offered as the 'standard' tow package that is in every Excursion made. it had:

Trailer Towing Package Content (standard)

7 pin wire harness and connector
Trailer brake wiring/feed kit
Class IV frame-mounted hitch reciever.

In addition, listed as optional on the Eddie Bauer and Limited is the:

4X4 Trailer Towing Group Content

Rear stabilizer bar
Manual telescoping trailer towing mirrors
clearance lights

The only difference is lights, sway bar, and mirrors. Go figure...

Jan 30, 2006 | 05:24 PM

V8muscle

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Thanks Housedad,

The mirrors and sway bar are the easy things to take care of.

Bill

Jan 30, 2006 | 06:15 PM

jschira

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Quote:

Originally Posted by housedad

You could not get the clearance lights in the X, ever. That was a misprint in the order guide.

All X's have the hitch because it is the rear "blocker beam". Ford doesn't want those little Beep-Beep cars giving your rear end a proctology exam.

Jan 30, 2006 | 09:12 PM

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Did auxilary coolers come with the packages? What about a 2000 model year limited with 5.4 motor and 2wd?

FJ

Jan 30, 2006 | 09:23 PM

housedad

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BFJARMAN

Did auxilary coolers come with the packages? What about a 2000 model year limited with 5.4 motor and 2wd?

FJ

The sales book that I have is not specific about tow packages being dependant upon engine.

Jan 30, 2006 | 09:25 PM

housedad

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Originally Posted by jschira

You could not get the clearance lights in the X, ever. That was a misprint in the order guide.

Explains why I've never seen an X with them.

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Jan 31, 2006 | 05:51 AM

jschira

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BFJARMAN

Did auxilary coolers come with the packages? What about a 2000 model year limited with 5.4 motor and 2wd?
FJ

The tow package had nothing to do with the engine. It was standard on every X. Like a said, the hitch is the rear blocker beam. Ford needed to put it on.