dnmccoy wrote:
Well if I thought it was that simple I wouldn't have asked. Both in the owners manual and resources found online, I have seen the above numbers with ZERO mention of whether or not the towing package was installed. Hence, the confusion
Since it's not in the manual, and if you are still not sure. There is a simple way to determine if your Ford has the towing package. Look under the rear bumper. Is there a Class III / IV hitch. It will 2 capacities stamped on it. One for WC Weight Carrying) and one for WDH (Weight Distributing). IF it has the tow package. It will also have 2 electrical outlets. One will be for a 4 pin, and the other for a 7 pin. IF it has the 7 pin in addition to the 4 pin. The truck has the towing package. Meaning it already has the trany cooler, and wiring for the brake controller. Also the powersteering cooler, which will give the truck the 8600 lb towing capacity
You can also look in the corners in front of the radiator. The trany cooler will be there.