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mwilliamshs · 06-17-2016, 04:11 PM

Sounds like the Max Trailer Towing Package. As long it has 3.73 gears (axle code 26, B6, or L6) it should be good for 11,300 lbs and 60 sq ft of frontal area so long as it has a 16,600 GCWR sticker in the door jamb. Keep in mind tow capacity is based on GCWR which is based on GVWR and that assumes an empty truck.

16,600 - 5,254 (Ford's published curb weight for 2014 4x2 3.5L F150 CrewCab) = 11,346. So in order to tow at maximum ratings the driver needs to weigh 46 lbs or less and drive an otherwise unloaded truck without accessories.

I have seen frontal area limitations used to deny warranty claims more than once, just fyi. More for automatic transmission failure than anything else but at least one rear axle failure as well.

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mwilliamshs EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 148 VanDelay - '89 Ford Econoline E-150 XL 90 day: 15.93 mpg (US) Old White Civic - '98 Honda Civic LX, AT 90 day: 33.18 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 43 Posts	Sounds like the Max Trailer Towing Package. As long it has 3.73 gears (axle code 26, B6, or L6) it should be good for 11,300 lbs and 60 sq ft of frontal area so long as it has a 16,600 GCWR sticker in the door jamb. Keep in mind tow capacity is based on GCWR which is based on GVWR and that assumes an empty truck. 16,600 - 5,254 (Ford's published curb weight for 2014 4x2 3.5L F150 CrewCab) = 11,346. So in order to tow at maximum ratings the driver needs to weigh 46 lbs or less and drive an otherwise unloaded truck without accessories. I have seen frontal area limitations used to deny warranty claims more than once, just fyi. More for automatic transmission failure than anything else but at least one rear axle failure as well. Last edited by mwilliamshs; 06-17-2016 at 04:32 PM..