Are the upgraded transmission/oil coolers now stock?

[solarity]

Taking a look at the 2021 Towing Guide, I see that there is no mention of any upgraded transmission, engine oil cooler, stabilizer bar, or etc for the F-150. Though these items are listed in the 2020 guide.

I have been trying to figure this out as I am looking at the (17T) Towing Technology Package. If I were to get something like the Max Tow it, will cost an additional ~$1,300. Also it looks like there are some part delays with the max tow. I am looking at the Lariat PB w/ Tow Technology package. From the diagram, the Lariat w/ 17T should have every thing the normal Trailer Tow Package (53B).

On the towing Guide I see the following w/ the disclaimer "5" on the Power Boost:

5 Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg) or 36 sq. ft. (3.4 sq. m) trailer frontal area with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A).


I also see the following:

F-150 PickupFor trailers over 5,000 pounds – Trailer Tow Package (17T, 53A, 53B) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)


I am trying to figure out if a Lariat 17T can tow the 11,000lbs and does "5" omit the 17T or is the 2021 chart wrong about the coolers and the Lariat 17T can only tow 7,000lbs? If the 17T can't do it, then I am trying to figure out why? I want to be an educated buyer, also I understand that payload is always a limitation. I have been asking this, though haven't gotten a great answer and if you guys know anyone who would know the answer, please pipe up.

17T=Tow Technology Package
53A= Trailer Tow Package
53B= Class IV Hitch w/ 7pin wiring
53C= Max Tow Package

2021 Towing Chart Chart:

source: https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/...-guides/2021_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide.pdf

2020 Towing Chart:

source: https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/conten...neral/pdf/guides/20Towing_Ford_F150_Oct15.pdf

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[rucus0101]

I agree that it’s about as clear as Mud. Ford really has done a horrible job of explaining all this and hasn’t released clear documentation so those of us that are self sufficient can find. We really need one of this big name reviewers who has pull with Ford to ask these questions to Ford for us.

 

[solarity]

I agree that it’s about as clear as Mud. Ford really has done a horrible job of explaining all this and hasn’t released clear documentation so those of us that are self sufficient can find. We really need one of this big name reviewers who has pull with Ford to ask these questions to Ford for us.

I am glad I am not the only one.

 

[Bryan Simon]

I ordered my truck with only 2020 info available to me at the time.
Oil cooler was standard.
The dealer neglected to add trailer tow, but in the interest of getting this thing to
me, I opted to forgo it. Was not aware no engine oil cooler would be on the 2021.
Little bit dismayed about that as I believe it would be a good idea to have here in So. Texas with or without tow package.
My old truck has a cooler and a very large radiator, but no tow package shows up
When I run the VIN on that. But, everything related to the suspension is heavy duty
and it was used to haul a large gooseneck stock and hay trailers.

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