inclduded in max tow?
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Ordered it with my truck as well.
Taken from the brochure PDF:
Max. Trailer Tow Package (required for towing over 2268
kg [5000 lbs.]) — Includes Trailer Brake Controller; Class
IV trailer hitch receiver; 7-pin wiring harness; upgraded
radiator; auxiliary transmission cooler; upgraded rear bumper;
upgraded rear springs; heavy-duty front eye bushing
(restrictions apply; see dealer for details)
Taken from the brochure PDF:
Max. Trailer Tow Package (required for towing over 2268
kg [5000 lbs.]) — Includes Trailer Brake Controller; Class
IV trailer hitch receiver; 7-pin wiring harness; upgraded
radiator; auxiliary transmission cooler; upgraded rear bumper;
upgraded rear springs; heavy-duty front eye bushing
(restrictions apply; see dealer for details)
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This is confusing because I believe my non-Max Tow F150 is rated to tow 9,600 lbs. I have a 2010 FX4 w 3.73 rear end and factory trailer package with brake controller.
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I have the max tow with the 3.73 but no brake controller. I installed the factory one my self and had the dealer turn it on...
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Per the 2010 F-150 Order Guide (dated 5/10/09):
MAX TRAILER TOW PACKAGE (53M)
Availability:
Availability:
- Optional on XL Regular and SuperCab, XLT, FX4 and Lariat
- 17" Machined Aluminum Wheels (647)
- FX2 Sport Package (86S)
- 5.4L engine and auto transmission
- 3.73 LS rear axle ratio(XLT and Lariat)
- 3.73 electronic locking differential axle (FX4)
- XL requires 627 Heavy Duty Payload Package
- XLT Regular Cab requires 627 Heavy Duty Payload Package
- XLT SuperCab requires 627 Heavy Duty Payload Package or 145" Wheelbase
- Upgraded rear bumper
- Class IV trailer hitch receiver
- 7-pin wiring harness
- Upgraded radiator
- Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
- Trailer Brake Control
- Side Mirrors, Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow w/Manual Glass – 54T (Regular Cab and SuperCab XL less Power Equip. Grp 85A)
- Side Mirrors, Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow w/Power Glass – 54P (includes heat, turn signal & puddle lamps and self-dimming rearview mirror) (XL with Power Equip. Grp, XLT, FX4 less FX4 Luxury Pkg)
- Side Mirrors, Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow w/Power Glass – 54R (includes heat, memory, turn signal & puddle lamps) & Body Color Skull Caps (FX4 with FX4 Luxury Pkg. and Lariat less Lariat Chrome Pkg.)
- Side Mirrors, Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow w/Power Glass – 54X (includes heat, memory, turn signal & puddle lamps) & Chrome Skull Caps (Lariat Chrome Pkg., King Ranch and Platinum)
