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MPDano
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Dec 15, 2015

Newbie Question on towing with my Ford Expedition

Hello All, I have a 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4 and it has the HD towing package. I have the smaller of the two V8's that we're available on my model (4.6 litre). I tow my 6-1/2 x 12 Utility trail...
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Frankandbeans
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Dec 15, 2015
You need to figure out your GCWR. That will tell you what you can safely tow.

I can tell you right now that a 20' toy hauler is going to be pushing the limits of your Expedition, if you're able to tow it at all. That 4.6 will be hating life and be getting atrocious mileage in the process.

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