Recent content by jwander92

Thanks for the post! Out of curiosity, where did you send the letter? I'll probably send one, too. The more the better? It's crazy, I called the service department at my local dealer and the Ford customer phone number and both of them initially told me I had 12,400 trailer tow capacity... I...

Thanks Jeb, I can certainly understand that. And share in the frustration! ? That is very useful to know! I talked with the service manager earlier today. I'll call him tomorrow and ask about the VIN Decoder.

Haha I'm hoping my local dealer can get me a decent answer, they've supposedly elevated it. But I will absolutely curb my expectations. Thanks for your posts!

I'm not claiming to have found a new problem or a unique way to have looked at it. I appreciate your perspective and yiuce JEB, I honestly appreciate your perspective on this. I don't understand why you feel the need to talk down to me and be passively condescending in every reply you've...

4,500 dry, 6000 GVWR. I'm not new to towing. Like a lot of people, apparently, I'm just trying to figure out what makes the trailer tow package capable of 4,000 more pounds of towing than the standard powerboost even though no one can find a single difference in part number of any component...

I'll look into it. I'm not making the case for max trailer tow - I know I don't have that because my hitch rating is 11,600 (the same one that comes on trailer tow, I believe max tow is somewhere closer to 14,000). I'll apply the same concept to the trailer tow package, though. Based on...

Yes, basically. I want to know if it's a perception of wear and tear or an actual reality by running near max tow for extended durations. That's a good thought, unfortunately I don't know the extent of part comparisons that I should be doing. I could do brakes, rear axle, springs...but I don't...

I understand the risks, that's why I'm asking the questions. I've called Ford's generic number and was met by a lady who didn't even know how to use the tow guide charts. Do you know of another contact method I should be using? My dealership is supposedly taking this question to Ford on my...

I have a 6,600 pound travel trailer. Sure, it's under 7,000, but not by much. There's a difference in my mind the wear and tear on a truck pulling a 6,600 pound trailer that's rated for 7,000 pounds than one that is rated for 11,000. I'm hoping my dealership can confirm if there is some...

I'm fairly risk adverse, that's why I've asked the question to my dealership. After adding the trailer brake controller, according to the towing manual I have every piece of equipment included in the trailer tow package. If my dealer agrees that I have a trailer tow package because I have all...

Not a problem. Seems like a useful feature for them to get rid of, though. I spoke with my local dealership and they didn't have an answer for me. They were able to pull up my truck by vin and see that it has the upgraded 9.75 axle, 3.73 locking diff, upgraded 7350 payload, pro trailer backup...

My max payload is 1659 pounds from the sticker on the door. With a 10% tongue weight and subtracting my weight and cargo, I could still have enough payload to tow more than a 7,000 pound trailer. But according to the tow guide, I need to have a trailer tow package for that, which I don't...

Jarred, I have the ford pass app. Forgive my ignorance, but can you point me to where I can see payload and towing? I see where to remote start/lock/unlock. Under the vehicle tab I see some info, but not a place for towing and tongue weight info.

Hi Mark, I guess my question is do I technically have the trailer tow package since I have all of the options it includes in the towing guide now that I have added the trailer brake controller? I have the 7/4 pin connector, I have the class IV hitch, I have smart trailer tow connector, I have...

Hi all, First post here, but I have been reading through the forum for a few days now. I've seen a few discussions on the topic of towing capacity, but nothing answers my specific question. I have a 2021 F-150 Powerboost XLT, 302A equipment group (window sticker attached) that I bought used...