F-150 HDPP?

rhagfo wrote:
You need to find a Ford VIN decoder that will list the options of that vehicle. I have a link for Ram, but not for Ford.

What rhagfo said. I bet somebody on the F150 forum could help you find this information.

It's a "Heavy Duty Payload Package"... Not the so called "Heavy Duty TOW Package" which it often gets confused with..

F150's have several "tow packages" available thru the years..

Basically, if you get an F150 that has a factory installed hitch, that's considered the "tow package". From there, they have what is called the "Max Tow Package". Then they have the "Heavy Duty Payload package" which includes all the stuff the Max Tow has, but has a higher GVWR than the standard F150's.

In 2015 when they went to the "Beer Can" (AKA Aluminum) body style, they lowered the GVWR on them, but they still retained about the same "Payload" numbers as the prior gen of F150.

I have a 13 F150 that has the Max Tow option and has a GVWR of #7700 and a sticker payload of #1920. Has a #4050 rear GAWR and a #1100 tongue weight rated factory hitch. It's about #500 more than the average GVWR of the standard F150's of it's gen.

The 7 lug wheels went out after the last gen I think.. The 7 lugs were 10.25" semi float axles too. The new HDPP trucks with the 6 lugs are just 9.75" axle now, just like my 13..

Anyway, all the OP needs for his Dad is a Max Tow at most.. Those are fairly common compared to the HDPP trucks and would be more than enough.

Good luck! Mitch

Thanks Mitch, good info. Started to look for one with the big mirrors on the lot today to see if that was part of a max tow package, none on the lot that way.

The towing mirrors are an option, they do not come with the max tow package or the HDPP (at least for the last 2 years, don't know about previous years). The only way you can easily tell the HDPP is by the wheels, but you'd have to know what your looking for. They can be easily confused with ones that are very similar. I can tell the difference by sight, but then I have one so I know what to look for.

Yes, I forgot about the mirrors... In my gen truck, the big tow mirrors were standard for the max tow.. But, I think you could get them as an option on a regular tow package truck? The same with the current gen, you can get the tow mirrors as an option. So not the total tell on the lot..

Still gotta look at the payload sticker for sure, or have the window sticker.

BTW, I love my truck! :)

Mitch

I can testify they are hard to find. I was not looking used but when I bought my 2018 new I had a couple of dealers search for a new one. None to be found. Don't know if they can search for a used one. I ended up with a Heavy duty towing package,XLT,ECO. Payload sticker is 1790#. I put e rated tires on it and it meets our needs,and pulls great, although I would have bought the HDPP if I could have found one. Short of ordering new you may have a hard search. Good luck

If the truck is available to look at open the drivers side door and look at the GVWR placard. The HDPP will read 7850 gvwr on newer models or 8200 on the older models.

Ford also has several other F150 packages. look at the same door placard for these GVWR numbers.
#1. 7850 gvwr...4800 rawr....2500 lb in the bed payloads.

#2. 7600 gvwr...4550 rawr... 2200 lb in the bed payloads

#3. 7050 gvwr...4050 rawr... 1800 lb in the bed payloads

#4. 6800 gvwr...3800 rawr...1500 lb in the bed payloads.
All can have a max tow option however max tow doesn't increase payload.

Max tow per 2018 F150 fleet Ford website...;
Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum models.

**Includes:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• 36 Gallon fuel tank
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Engine oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Tailgate LED
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
• Upgraded rear bumper

Requires 3.5L EcoBoost® engine.
Does not include Trailer Tow Mirrors. Trailer Tow Mirrors are a standalone option and must be ordered separately.
Max GCWR/Max Tow achieved on SuperCrew® when equipped with 20-inch Wheels. This configuration will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear, and upgraded stabilizer bar.**

Max tow has fooled many F150 owners into thinking it mans max towing. Example is the 6800 gvwr and tiny 3800 rawr can be had with max tow option. Max tow option is a good option....JMO the max tow is misleading to new folks.

danrclem wrote:

rhagfo wrote:
You need to find a Ford VIN decoder that will list the options of that vehicle. I have a link for Ram, but not for Ford.

What rhagfo said. I bet somebody on the F150 forum could help you find this information.

The vin decoder won't tell you the options on the truck.
Vin-Decoder
You need the window sticker to find out the options, and I don't know anywhere you can get that off the internet.
But I think (i'm not positive) all off the HDPP F150's are made at the Kansas City plant, that is in the Vin Decoder but it won't be definitive, as other F150's without the HDPP are made there as well.

LanceRKeys wrote:
Will a ford dealer do that with used trucks?

"My dad is searching for a new to him F-150"

Yea, I guess not unless he's a real nice guy LOL.

bid_time wrote:

danrclem wrote:

rhagfo wrote:
You need to find a Ford VIN decoder that will list the options of that vehicle. I have a link for Ram, but not for Ford.

What rhagfo said. I bet somebody on the F150 forum could help you find this information.

The vin decoder won't tell you the options on the truck.
Vin-Decoder
You need the window sticker to find out the options, and I don't know anywhere you can get that off the internet.
But I think (i'm not positive) all off the HDPP F150's are made at the Kansas City plant, that is in the Vin Decoder but it won't be definitive, as other F150's without the HDPP are made there as well.

I believe if you take the VIN to a Ford dealer they can run it and print out the build sheet with all the RPO codes. At one time they used to put them on a decal on the door jamb, like GM still does but in the glovebox.

Honestly, for the use the OP is talking about, I would 100% NOT be fixated on a HDPP truck, but rather the best deal on a "new to him" F150 in his favorite color, engine and wheelbase.
1000s for sale that fit the bill vs the proverbial needle in the haystack, and you don't need the needle anyways.