Reciever hitch
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depends which model you have
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
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depends which model you have
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
Instresting to know. I have an 06 FX4 with a towing package... 6.5 ft box super cab... Ialways thought i had a class 3 hitch. I know i put my hitch to the limits everytime i tow something.
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depends which model you have
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
wow great info tylus....never seem to suprise me!
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It's interesting about the ratings for recievers
Class I/II are 2,500-3,000ish
Class III - 5,000
Class IV - 9,000 to 10,000
Class V - 10,000 to 14,000
not hard #'s, but they're pretty consistent with the all the manufacturers...I cannot imagine Ford opening themselves up to Liability Lawsuits by putting a Class III on there, but rating the truck at 9,100 lbs.
btw, got curious and looked at my Durango w/ Hemi...even it has a Class IV on there...think it's max is 7,500 lbs
Class I/II are 2,500-3,000ish
Class III - 5,000
Class IV - 9,000 to 10,000
Class V - 10,000 to 14,000
not hard #'s, but they're pretty consistent with the all the manufacturers...I cannot imagine Ford opening themselves up to Liability Lawsuits by putting a Class III on there, but rating the truck at 9,100 lbs.
btw, got curious and looked at my Durango w/ Hemi...even it has a Class IV on there...think it's max is 7,500 lbs
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Try this link; https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...08_default.asp
Select your year at the upper center. Your towing is limited by your powertrain.
Select your year at the upper center. Your towing is limited by your powertrain.
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Try this link; https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...08_default.asp
Select your year at the upper center. Your towing is limited by your powertrain.
Select your year at the upper center. Your towing is limited by your powertrain.
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If you order the towing package when you buy a new ford truck, ford says the receiver is desgned to meet or exceed the towing limit of that truck.
My truck is officially rated to tow 9,100 lbs, so I assume its rated for more than that.
Anyways it has towed a trailer and load combo weighing 13,700 ( yes I know its over the trucks rating) and it suffered no ill effects at all.
My truck is officially rated to tow 9,100 lbs, so I assume its rated for more than that.
Anyways it has towed a trailer and load combo weighing 13,700 ( yes I know its over the trucks rating) and it suffered no ill effects at all.
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depends which model you have
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
no tow package - Class III...if you even have the reciever...you are limited to 5,000 lbs max since it doesn't have a trans cooler and the wiring
with tow package - Class IV...up to 9,100 lbs depending on your cab style and rims
I belive the Heavy Duty has the Class V since their technically capable of 10,000 lbs
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