Excursion v10 Tow Rating Question

My bad, my quick reading I missed the year of the vehicle was 2005.

OP, there is no limit with the diesel option, all 11k. However, the 2005 guide shows the 6.0L diesel as the engine available in the X for that year. I guess it is possible some 7.3's were placed in them early in the run.

AngryBert-63 wrote:

fla-gypsy wrote:
http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2005_Towing_Guide.pdf

6.8L 3.73 4x2=10k
6.8L 4.30 4x2=11k

6.8L 3.73 4x4=9600
6.8L 4.30 4x4=11k

LOL - linked the same thing two posts above yours.

Your fingers are just faster than this old man. Nice work

fla-gypsy wrote:
http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2005_Towing_Guide.pdf

6.8L 3.73 4x2=10k
6.8L 4.30 4x2=11k

6.8L 3.73 4x4=9600
6.8L 4.30 4x4=11k

LOL - linked the same thing two posts above yours.

http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2005_Towing_Guide.pdf

6.8L 3.73 4x2=10k
6.8L 4.30 4x2=11k

6.8L 3.73 4x4=9600
6.8L 4.30 4x4=11k

Max tongue weight is 1250 lbs

I don't think they had the yellow stickers in 2005, that is a fairly recent addition. I believe that the X only came from the factory with 3.73 gears and that is what the tow rating is based on. I know a few guys that went to 4.30's and towing performance was greatly increased. Depending on where you have the work done, cost will be $1500-$2000 for both axles.

Folks generally agree that the X is under-rated considering it shares much of its running gear with the F-350. The limiting factor is the receiver, which IIRC is rated at 1100 lbs and cannot be changed or upgraded. How heavy is the TT you are looking to tow?

6.8L SEFI V10 3.73 / GCWR 17,000 / 4X2 10,000 / 4X4 9,600


4.30 / GCWR 20,000 / 4X2 11,000 / 4X4 11,000

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6.0L V8 Diesel 3.73 GCWR 20,000 / 4X2 11,000 / 4X4 11,000

Source..

Have you checked your drivers side door jam for the numbers for your specific vehicle?

There should be a yellow sticker that shows your payload capacity as well as weights for from and rear axle.