Fx4 version
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From: Columbia, MO
Originally Posted by joekiser
No, I thought that the leather was standard on FX4 but if you don't have it then I am wrong. As it was explained to me, the whole idea of the FX2 was to have the cool FX4 interior available on 2wd pickups. Sunroof was definantly an extra feature.
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From: Columbia, MO
Originally Posted by champ7718
The tow package includes both types of trailer plugs (round one and the standard 4 pin) next to the hitch, whereas trucks without only had one (standard i'm assuming) i think.
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Originally Posted by riored4v
just went outside and checked and there were 2 plugs. one kinda big round one and a small rectangular 4-pin plug right next to it. sound like the tow package?
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You can also look on your rear differential and there will be a little tag on the housing that will have what gear is in your truck.
The FX4 comes standard with cloth seats and leather is an upgrade.
The towing package comes with:
Class IV Trailer hitch receiver
7 Pin wiring harness (the big circle plug in)
Upgraded radiator
Upgraded Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
If you do not have the towing package you don't have a receiver hitch. You would have to tow off of the bumper and it comes with the rectangular 4-pin plug in. So if you have the receiver hitch and 7 pin plug than you have the factory towing package.
The FX4 comes standard with cloth seats and leather is an upgrade.
The towing package comes with:
Class IV Trailer hitch receiver
7 Pin wiring harness (the big circle plug in)
Upgraded radiator
Upgraded Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
If you do not have the towing package you don't have a receiver hitch. You would have to tow off of the bumper and it comes with the rectangular 4-pin plug in. So if you have the receiver hitch and 7 pin plug than you have the factory towing package.
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doh! i didnt even think of the tag on the diff, i'll just double check that, but it sounds like i have the towing package since I have a hitch beneath the factory bumper.
thanks for all the help guys. i'm still a newb so bare with me..lol
thanks for all the help guys. i'm still a newb so bare with me..lol
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Tuned
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From: Columbia, MO
Originally Posted by obxredneck
You can also look on your rear differential and there will be a little tag on the housing that will have what gear is in your truck.
The FX4 comes standard with cloth seats and leather is an upgrade.
The towing package comes with:
Class IV Trailer hitch receiver
7 Pin wiring harness (the big circle plug in)
Upgraded radiator
Upgraded Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
If you do not have the towing package you don't have a receiver hitch. You would have to tow off of the bumper and it comes with the rectangular 4-pin plug in. So if you have the receiver hitch and 7 pin plug than you have the factory towing package.
The FX4 comes standard with cloth seats and leather is an upgrade.
The towing package comes with:
Class IV Trailer hitch receiver
7 Pin wiring harness (the big circle plug in)
Upgraded radiator
Upgraded Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
If you do not have the towing package you don't have a receiver hitch. You would have to tow off of the bumper and it comes with the rectangular 4-pin plug in. So if you have the receiver hitch and 7 pin plug than you have the factory towing package.
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Originally Posted by obxredneck
You can also look on your rear differential and there will be a little tag on the housing that will have what gear is in your truck.
The FX4 comes standard with cloth seats and leather is an upgrade.
The towing package comes with:
Class IV Trailer hitch receiver
7 Pin wiring harness (the big circle plug in)
Upgraded radiator
Upgraded Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
If you do not have the towing package you don't have a receiver hitch. You would have to tow off of the bumper and it comes with the rectangular 4-pin plug in. So if you have the receiver hitch and 7 pin plug than you have the factory towing package.
The FX4 comes standard with cloth seats and leather is an upgrade.
The towing package comes with:
Class IV Trailer hitch receiver
7 Pin wiring harness (the big circle plug in)
Upgraded radiator
Upgraded Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
If you do not have the towing package you don't have a receiver hitch. You would have to tow off of the bumper and it comes with the rectangular 4-pin plug in. So if you have the receiver hitch and 7 pin plug than you have the factory towing package.
I was towing my 24ft TT with my 02 4.6L V8 Explorer... what at freaking dog this thing was. I'm excited to see how the F150 handles it.
Edit: Sorry for bumping an old thread
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Old threads never die. They just lay low for a while & regain energy for their inevitable return.
Oh, and to help clear-up or maybe just further muddy the waters, here is some more information on the FX4 based on Ford's 2008 Order Guide.
The FX4 is a trim level that fits between XLT & Lariat.
All XLT content, plus:
Exterior
Reading further through the Order Guide....one can start pulling out the "standard equipment". These are quite simply the default items that are included with that trim level. Adding options can change some of these items.
Powertrain/Functional
OR
SuperCab & SuperCrew configurations with P275/55R20 OWL A/T tires come with 3.55 limited-slip gears
Hmm...looks like that is the big stuff....
Oh, and to help clear-up or maybe just further muddy the waters, here is some more information on the FX4 based on Ford's 2008 Order Guide.
The FX4 is a trim level that fits between XLT & Lariat.
All XLT content, plus:
Exterior
- 18" wheels
- Black "bar style" grille insert
- Body color front & rear step bumpers (w/monotone paint)
- Body color grille surround
- Dark Shadow Grey front & rear step bumpers (w/two-tone paint)
- Keyless entry keypad
- Wheel lip moldings
- Black leather-wrapped,steering wheel.
- Black rubber Off-Road floor mats
- Sport cloth 40/20/40 front seat w/manual driver & passenger lumbar
Reading further through the Order Guide....one can start pulling out the "standard equipment". These are quite simply the default items that are included with that trim level. Adding options can change some of these items.
Powertrain/Functional
- Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) (Std w/Flareside Box)
- Skid plates & limited-slip axle
- Tow hooks, front (two) - (4x4 only)
- Bumpers, Front & Rear Step (all front bumpers w/black lower valence)
- Bumper Fascia, Body Color
- Painted body color (on FX4 w/monochromatic paint only)
- Painted Dark Shadow Grey (w/two-tone only)
- Doors, 4 full-size doors on SuperCrew
- Fog lamps
- Grille
- Black "bar style" insert
- Body color surround
- Keyless Entry
- Remote - w/2 fobs, illuminated entry & panic button
- Keypad - driver side
- Mirrors (Black)
- Side mirrors - power
- Rear view mirror
- Shock Absorbers, gas (Off-Road shock absorbers on FX4)
- Wheel Lip Moldings
- Dark Grey
- Air Conditioning
- Manual Air Conditioning
- Audio Entertainment
- AM/FM stereo/clock/single CD
- Auxiliary audio jack
- Cupholders, rear (two) SuperCab & SuperCrew
- Autolamp, automatic on/off headlamps
- Delayed accessory power
- Flooring
- Color-coordinated carpet & Black rubber Off-Road floor mats
- Instrumentation
- Tachometer (Std. on SuperCrew; Std on Regular Cab and SuperCab XL & STX w/manual transmission only)
- Display center (Incl. warning messages & text functions – i.e. door ajar)
- Compass & outside temperature display
- Interior Lights
- Fade to off interior lighting
- Map Lights - front (also functions as dome lamp)
- Rear Dome Lamp (SuperCab & SuperCrew only)
- Locks, power w/remote keyless entry including auto-lock (auto-lock not included w/manual transmission)
- Outside temperature & compass
- Overhead mini console w/small storage bin (storage bin NA w/Power Moonroof – 43M) (Regular cab only)
- Overhead console w/small storage bin (storage bin NA w/Power Moonroof – 43M) (SuperCab & SuperCrew only)
- Powerpoint – rear (SuperCab & SuperCrew only)
- Seats (Front)
- Sport cloth 40/20/40 front seat w/manual driver & pass lumbar
- Seats (Rear) SuperCab & SuperCrew only. 60/40 flip up split seat. Rear seat matches front seat (when leather front seat is ordered on SuperCab and/or FX4 SuperCrew rear seat will be premium vinyl).
- Steering Wheel
- Leather wrapped, black
- Cruise Control
- Visors
- Driver & passenger covered mirrors
- Windows
- First row, power, one-touch down driver side
- Second row, fixed (Regular cab only) ??
- Second row, power (SuperCab & SuperCrew only)
- Rear, fixed w/privacy tint
- Safety/Security
- 3-Point restraint – front center passenger (Regular cab only)
- Seat integrated restraints – front driver & right passenger (Regular cab & SuperCab only)
- 2-Point restraint – front center passenger (SuperCab & SuperCrew only)
- 3-Point restraint – all rear seat positions (SuperCab & SuperCrew only)
- Non-SIR restraint – front driver & right passenger (SuperCrew only)
OR
SuperCab & SuperCrew configurations with P275/55R20 OWL A/T tires come with 3.55 limited-slip gears
Hmm...looks like that is the big stuff....
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I guess the million dollar question relates to the claimed slight difference between 3.55 and 3.73, and towing a heavy load.
I don't have my manual handy, but I recall seeing that the towing limit for the 3.73 is upwards of 1000 lbs more than with 3.55 gears (4x4 supercab 5.4L).
Why is this? Do I risk ANY damage if I choose to tow 9000 lbs with 3.55 gears?
I don't have my manual handy, but I recall seeing that the towing limit for the 3.73 is upwards of 1000 lbs more than with 3.55 gears (4x4 supercab 5.4L).
Why is this? Do I risk ANY damage if I choose to tow 9000 lbs with 3.55 gears?